Dual Credit Programs

Dual credit classes enable eligible high school students to enroll in college classes and earn credit for both college and high school simultaneously. The course credits become a permanent part of the student’s high school and college transcripts.

Benefits of dual credit classes are numerous:

• Cost Savings. As dual credit classes are arranged with local community colleges, students are able to take classes at reduced rates in comparison to that charged by four-year universities.
• Time Well Spent. By earning college credit while still enrolled in high school, dual credit students get a head start on their degree.
• A Smooth Transition. College can be difficult to navigate, and dual credit courses enable students to develop a plan of attack and seek guidance on their future before high school graduation.
• Testing the Waters. College-level coursework can be an entirely new world for high school graduates, and dual credit courses help students gain first-hand experience with advanced learning in a more comfortable, easier-to-manage format.
• Sends the Right Message. Students taking dual credit classes present a picture of dedication and focus to the university they eventually plan to attend.