Dual Credit at Collin College

What is Dual Credit? Dual Credit - Credit is earned for both high school and college at the same time. Begin a college transcript: transfer options

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Dual Credit Available with permission from your high school Students complete the entire admissions process, plus a permission form for registration at Collin College.

Course Offerings for Lovejoy HS Fall 2012 ENGL 1301 ECON 2301 Spring 2013 ENGL 1302 GOVT 2302 MATH 1314

A few things to consider… College Calendar FERPA and Personal Responsibility –Family Education Rights and Privacy Act Add/Drop/Withdraw –Impact on graduation C or better rule

ACCESS ACCESS is A ccommodations at C ollin C ounty for E qual S upport S ervices. Follows ADA guidelines by providing reasonable accommodations, individual attention, and support for students with disabilities who need assistance with any aspect of their campus experience such as accessibility, academics, testing, and registration.

I am ready to sign up for dual credit … what do I do now?

Start with your High School Counselor!

Checklist Admission: Submit an Application Official Transcript Proof of Bacterial Meningitis vaccination Complete the TSI requirements Registration: Register with an Academic Advisor Pay for courses & books

Application for Admission WHEN do I apply? –You may apply online now for Fall 2012! –Must be complete before anything else can occur at Collin. –HOW? –Complete online with the Texas Common Application at ApplyTexas.org

Questions on ApplyTexas.org Create an account/ profile and then an application. Collin is a two year school. Our McKinney location is the only site option. You may select any available choice for major. Under Admissions Basis, you will select Dual Credit. Residency/ tuition is decided based on your answers on the application. -Questions? Please contact our Admissions office-

Transcript Collin needs the most recent transcript for every student. It is used to meet testing requirements and set prerequisites. It can help prove residency and defines your status. May have vaccination information.

Bacterial Meningitis Requirement State Law (SB 1107) requires all students under the age of 30 entering a higher education institution to show proof of having the vaccine 10 days prior to the start of the term. Exemption to showing proof is if taking the course at your high school, must sign a waiver.

Texas Success Initiative The TSI is designed to measure competency in reading, writing, and mathematics. Students need a status in all subject areas. It is used for placement purposes. All students not eligible for an exemption must take an approved placement test prior to enrolling in any Texas public college or university.

TSI Exemptions TAKS- Exit Level 11 th Grade 2200 Math 2200 Verbal 3 Writing SubScore ACT19 Math 19 Verbal 23 Composite SAT I500 Math 500 Verbal 1070 Composite

TSI What will I need to do? Get a testing referral from Admissions Pay at the cashier, cost is $29. Visit the campus Testing Center to test See an academic advisor to review your results

What if my TSI scores are low? The purpose of this assessment is to find out what level you should start your coursework. If you do not place at “college level,” that means you need to focus on your high school work at this time. - This is NOT uncommon.

Register for Courses with an Academic Advisor Dual Credit students must register in person with a photo ID. You will need your completed permission form with the required signatures. Pay attention to deadlines for add/drop and payment.

Summer 2012 Important Dates Registration begins March 19 th ! Summer I: June 4th-July 6th Payment due: May 23rd Summer II: July 9th-August 9th Payment due: July 2nd Summer III: June 4th-August 9th Payment due: May 23rd

Fall 2012 Important Dates You have a priority registration date in June! – June 13, 2012 at LHS Library 2:30 – 4:30 pm Registration and Payment must be complete by Wednesday, August 1st by 8pm Fall semester: August 27 th -December 16 th

What if my student can not attend registration? Parents may register for their student with a letter of release and a photo ID. The letter is only good for one day. Needs to include the students name, your name, the date, what you are going to do and the student’s signature.

Pay Tuition $34 per credit hour for students residing in Collin County=$104 for a 3 credit hr course $68 per credit hour for student residing out of Collin County=$206 for a 3 credit hr course $123 per credit hour for out of state or out of country students=$371 for a 3 credit hr course

Get Books You have to buy books in college! You can find out which books to get from the College bookstore by going online to their website. You may purchase books from your preferred retailer.

Student ID’s Time Management/Syllabus Dean of Students-Plagiarism Parking Pass Weather Closings Transcripts from Collin What else?

Academic Partnerships Shannon A. Mott Special Admissions Coordinator