Graduation from high school, passing the CAHSEE, or reaching the minimum age of 18 years are the only requirements for junior college admission.  There are no subject or grade requirements. However, the better preparation a student has in high school, the better the chances for success at junior college.  Both local community colleges, Modesto Junior College and Merced College, work closely with THS counselors to provide on campus outreach such as application workshops and on-site math and English placement testing.

MJC Admissions Information: Six Steps to Enroll Your Senior Year

Step 1: Apply for Admission

Step 2: Mail Your Transcripts

Step 3: Test Your Skills

Step 4: Attend an Orientation

Step 5: Meet with an Advisor

Step 6: Register for Classes

For more information visit the MJC Website or call the MJC Welcome Center at (209) 575-6789.  

MJC Website  

Admission information is also available at the Merced College Website:

Merced College Website

MJC Advanced Admission for Eligible High School Students   

High school students:  To be eligible to enroll in MJC courses, students must be at least 14 years old as of the first day of the semester, and the high school principal must certify that the student is prepared to undertake advanced scholastic or vocational coursework.  High school students must enroll in courses recommended by their principal.

Fees:   For students who do not qualify for a Board of Governors Fee Waiver, the college will waive the enrollment fee for up to 11 units.  Students are responsible to pay all other related fees, including out-of-state tuition, if applicable.  Students who wish to enroll in more than 11 units and are approved by their Board of Trustees and by the MJC President will be responsible for their own enrollment fees.

Click here to download the MJC High School Petition for Advanced Admission

2+2 MJC Articulation Agreements

The "2+2" articulation agreements between the Turlock Unified School District and Modesto Junior College provide students with an opportunity to eliminate course repetition by awarding college credit for certain academic and technical skills satisfactorily developed while in high school. Students completing approved 2 + 2 courses may earn high school credit and be awarded college credit upon entering Modesto Junior College. Some articulated junior college courses satisfy the university requirement for a bachelor degree program.

The following classes at THS offer students credit at Modesto Junior College:

Course / MJC Course 

Voc Ag Welding (ROP) or Ag Welding I / AG-M210/310
Small Engine Repair / AG-M/AUTEC389
Animal Science / An-SC 50/200
Agriculture Business / Ag-Ec 50
Agriculture Leadership / Ag100A
Agriculture Work Experience / Ag349B
Small Business Management ROP / BusAD259
Criminal Justice ROP / AdJu201
Human Anat/Physiology / AP50