Dual Enrollment for Students in High School

High achieving high school students can be approved, while still in high school, to begin earning college credit. This can assist students through the College transition early, with great support. It also allows students to earn up to a full term of equivalent college credit while still in high school, giving them a distinct advantage when beginning a full-time college curriculum.

With high school approval, students can be released for part of the day to attend and earn college credits during their junior and senior years of high school. Students interested in Dual Enrollment should:

1. Schedule an appointment for a planning conference with a high school guidance counselor. The student must attend this conference along with a parent to discuss the student’s options, outline expectations and complete the Dual Enrollment Application.
    
2. High School Students must show eligibility for the coursework they are planning to take through one of the following ways:
   1. High school unweighted grade point average of 3.0 or higher (English Language Learners cannot place with GPA alone.)
   2. SAT and ACT
      Students scoring 530+ on the Math SAT or 21+ on the ACT within the last two years will be eligible for Non calculus based General Education math courses (MATH 111 ,  MATH 115 , or MATH 121 ). Calculus based pathway courses, MATH 122  and MATH 123  requires an SAT score of 570+ or ACT score of 24+. Students who would like to enroll in MATH 135  or higher must take the math placement test to determine the correct math placement.
   3. Students who achieve an Evidenced-Based Reading/Writing score of 480+ on the SAT or 21+ on the ACT will be eligible to take ENGL 101 .
   4. PAARC scores of Algebra II 4+ or English 11 4+
   5. If none of the above requirements have been met, any student can take the College placement tests to determine eligibility and placement for English and math coursework. Math placement scores are honored for two years.
       
3. Students will receive placement test results immediately following testing. These results are explained along with information regarding college policies and procedures and advice about how to select courses. Each student meets with an admissions counselor to finalize course registration. CCPS students must have a completed high school Dual Enrollment Application at the time of registration.
    
4. Register for courses and return the Dual Enrollment Application back to your high school counselor for final approval by your school counselor and high school principal.
    
5. Students approved for Dual Enrollment may be eligible for State-approved tuition discounts if enrolled in a Carroll county public high school during the 11th and 12th grade years. Please contact the Admissions Office for specific information. Tuition rates: https://www.carrollcc.edu/Costs-and-Aid/Dual-Enrollment/

Contact a high school counselor for specific details regarding individual high school dual enrollment requirements. Please note: Dually enrolled students and students attending on an 8th semester waiver are not eligible to receive Federal Financial Aid.