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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 7Pt. 48Ch. 1Art. 2§ 78031 Community College Admission Rules

§ 78031 Community College Admission Rules

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§ 78031 Community College Admission Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •You can go to any community college in California, even if it's not in your home district.
  • •The college can't stop you just because you live in a different area.
  • •The only time they can say no is if letting you in would really hurt other students' education.

Example

You live in Los Angeles but want to go to a community college in San Francisco.

The San Francisco college has to let you in because you live in California. They can't say no just because you're not from San Francisco.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 78031 Community College Admission Rules

(a) Subject to Article 1 (commencing with Section 76000) of Chapter 1 of Part 47, a district resident, as defined for purposes of Part 41 (commencing with Section 68000), shall be admitted to a community college in another district without regard to district boundaries, unless the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges finds that compelling, extenuating circumstances exist under which the application of this policy would be substantially detrimental to the opportunity of students to obtain a quality education. (b) No district shall restrict the admission of its residents into a community college of another district, nor shall it restrict the admission of residents of another district into its community college or colleges, except as authorized under Section 78032. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1372, Sec. 456.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 71020.5 Community College Accountability System
  • § 84040 Community College Fiscal Audits
  • § 71029 Prisoner Postsecondary Education Programs
  • § 71040 Community College Travel Reimbursement
  • § 71050 Welfare Recipient Education Services

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 78031.
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