Dual Credit Get a head start your college career Presentation 8/11/2015

Dual Credit What is dual credit? What is the difference between high school and college credit? Where can I take dual credit classes? Can I transfer my credits? How will my credits transfer? Who can take dual credit? What happens if I get a poor grade? Does dropping a dual credit course have any impact? When should I start the application process? How much does it cost? Why should I take dual credit?

What is dual credit?  Sometimes called concurrent credit.  Student earns both high school and college credit for the same course.  Students can take college courses without earning high school credit.  Verify with your guidance counselor if a college course can also count for high school credit.

What is the difference between high school and college credit?  Credit is earned at a different rate.  Typically college classes are worth between 1 and 6 hours-most are 3 hours.  High school classes earn 1 credit for the same class.

Where can I take dual credit classes?  At a university campus  Take classes with regularly admitted students  Learn about campus, professors, and how college works  At your high school  Save travel time  Taught by university approved high school instructors during the high school day

Can I transfer my credits?  Request an official transcript from the university (typically the Registrar’s Office)  If you take dual credit from more than one institution, you will need to request an official transcript from each institution  There is a minimal processing cost.

How will my credits transfer?  A grade of C or better is needed for most colleges and universities in order to transfer the credit.  Students should always consult with an academic advisor from their intended degree-granting campus. It is up to each university accepting the transfer credit to determine how or if the credit will count toward the academic major.

Who can take dual credit?  Students must meet college/university’s minimum high school grade point average  Placement tests may be required  End of course assessment results or other testing may be required  Receive parent/guardian approval

What happens if I get a poor grade?  Grades are recorded on your permanent college transcript and will follow you wherever you go.  You do NOT have the option to have course or grade not recorded on your college transcript if you are not happy with the grade.  You can retake a course, and depending on the university, it will either replace the first grade or the first grade will be exclude (not count in the GPA) but will still show on the transcript.  A poor grade will indicate to universities that you were not up to the rigors of college and you might be redirected to start your college career elsewhere.  Final point – take dual credit courses seriously.

Does dropping a dual credit course have any impact?  When you drop a class after the first week of class and before the last day to withdraw, it shows up on your college transcript as W for withdraw. This saves your college grade point average but has an impact on federal financial aid.  Federal financial aid starts counting college/university credits with the first class taken regardless of where or when it is taken, so it will include all dual credit courses even if you did not qualify for any financial assistance at the time.

When should I start the application process?  Now  Application form  High school transcript

How much does it cost?  Depends on if it is a 3 hour or a 4 hour course.

Why should I take dual credit?  Finish your college degree in four years - or even less - and save money  Explore a potential major  Get core college requirements out of the way  Challenge yourself academically

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