Welcome to Dual Enrollment Information Night! James F. Byrnes High School District Five Fine Arts Center to prepare for

WHY CHOOSE DUAL ENROLLMENT?

How to get a jump start on college? Get ahead at USC Upstate! Start earning college credit while still in high school!

Options for Dual Enrollment Credit USC Upstate Campus 14 options 7 courses Byrnes Campus 4 options 2 courses

What Courses Are Available? Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. or Tuesday, Thursday 1:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Monday, Wednesday 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. or Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. English 101: English Composition IPsychology 101: Intro to Psychology Computer Science 138: Intro to Computer TechnologySociology 101: Intro to Sociology Music 140: History of Rock MusicHistory 102: Intro to World History II Math 102: Elementary Statistics

Requirements  GPA = 3.0  Recommended Test Scores SAT = 1000 (Critical Reading + Math) OrACT = 20  Recommendation/Permission from HS Guidance Counselor

How to Apply Step 1: Create your Login ID and 6 Digit PIN Step 2: Select USC Upstate Step 3: Select Dual Enrollment Application Step 4: Complete Application and Submit Step 5: Submit High School Documentation Transcript, Test Scores (SAT or ACT) & Enrollment Form

College Credits Transfer of Credit to Your College of Choice It is the student’s responsibility to determine which course(s) to take depending on their intended major and college of choice. Transcript Request Official USC transcript Letter grades only

How Much Does It Cost? High School Dual Enrollment Student $198 per class (plus books) Regular Upstate Student $1300 per class (plus books)

Fab Friday February 5 March 4 April 1 Open House March 26 April 30 Weekday Tours Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. & 3 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. Visiting campus is a great way to get to know USC Upstate Visit the Admissions website to make a reservation for all campus visits. February 2 – Byrnes Day at Upstate

For more information, contact Donette Stewart at

Student Perspective Miss Allison Danielle Stewart, Class of 2016 Byrnes High School

EARLY COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSION Welcome Byrnes High School Students and Parents!

Through participation in the SCC Early College program as a student dually enrolled at Byrnes High School and Spartanburg Community College, you can earn college credit. EARLY COLLEGE—A SMART CHOICE!

BENEFITS OF SCC EARLY COLLEGE  Enrich your high school experience  Gain experience in navigating college classes  Earn college credit while you are still in high school  No transportation needed or short commute available  Affordable tuition **Research indicates that dual enrollment gives students momentum and is positively related to going to college, persisting in college, and earning a college degree.

 TALK WITH your high school or career center guidance counselor during registration to make sure you are eligible to apply.  REQUEST AND COMPLETE the SCC Early College application packet (3 forms): 1-Early College Prospect and Application Form; 2-Early College Permission and Registration Form; 3-Lottery Tuition FAFSA Waiver Form.  TAKE the COMPASS placement test (free to students) to determine your eligibility for the course(s). Qualifying ACT (19 or higher on Math and English) and SAT (480 or higher on Critical Reading and Math) scores may be used in lieu of the COMPASS. How Do I Apply for SCC Early College?

Early College SCC-Tyger River Campus Byrnes High School R. D. Anderson Career Center EARLY COLLEGE ENROLLMENT OPTIONS

Biological Science I (BIO semester hours) OPTION I: EARLY COLLEGE CLASS OFFERED AT BYRNES HIGH SCHOOL

OPTION II: EARLY COLLEGE CLASSES OFFERED AT SCC-TYGER RIVER CAMPUS FALL 2016MONDAY/WEDNESDAYTUESDAY/THURSDAY 8:00 – 9:20 A.M.ENG 101 English Composition I 8:00 – 9:20 A.M.PSY 201 General Psychology MAT 110 College Algebra 2:00 – 3:20 P.M.CPT 101 Introduction to Computers SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 2:00 – 3:20 P.M.MUS 105 Music Appreciation SPC 205 Public Speaking 2: :20 P.M. GER 101 Elementary German I (TENTATIVE-based on instructor availability) SPRING 2017MONDAY/WEDNESDAYTUESDAY/THURSDAY 8:00 – 9:20 A.M.ECO 210 MacroeconomicsHIS 102 Western Civilization post :00 – 9:20 A.M.ENG 101 English Composition IMAT 110 College Algebra 8:00 – 9:20 A.M.MAT 120 Probability and Statistics 8:00 – 9:20 A.M.PSY 201 General Psychology 2:00 – 3:20 P.M.ASL 101 American Sign Language ICPT 101 Introduction to Computers 2:00 – 3:20 P.M.SPC 205 Public SpeakingART 101 Art History and Appreciation

 Medical Terminology (AHS semester hours)  Gas and Arc Welding (WLD semester hours)  Arc Welding II (WLD semester hours) OPTION III: EARLY COLLEGE CLASSES OFFERED AT R.D. ANDERSON APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CENTER

How much does it cost to participate?  Tuition for classes offered at Byrnes High School and at R. D. Anderson Applied Technology Center: $ 10 per semester hour + textbooks  Tuition for classes offered at SCC-Tyger River: ( based on tuition and lottery discount rates ) Two 3-hour classes (6 semester hours total) with lottery tuition benefit: $426 + textbooks

GRADES & GRADE CONVERSION INFORMATION  Please know that you are beginning to establish your college transcript and your college career. Always do your best to take full advantage of your early start!  Only letter grades earned by high school students enrolled in Early College courses offered by Spartanburg Community College are reported to the high schools. Letter grades are then translated into numerical averages according to the South Carolina State Department of Education Uniform Grading Policy: A=96, B=88, C=80, D=73, F=61

 SCC has a statewide articulation agreement with all the South Carolina State Colleges and Universities. Courses offered at SCC-Tyger River and Byrnes High School are standard university transfer courses.  SCC has a DIRECT CONNECT agreement with USC-Upstate. Any SCC student who graduates with an Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, Associate in Applied Science in Nursing, or Associate in Applied Science in Electronic Engineering Technology is guaranteed admission to USC-Upstate through this agreement.  Generally speaking, whether and how dual credit courses depends on your college and major of choice.  It is the responsibility of students and parents to check to ensure whether and how Early College courses transfer to the student’s college or university of choice.  Great tool for exploring transferability: How will my Early College course transfer to a 4 year college or university?

 Come visit our SCC-central campus on Tuesday, April 19 from 4:00-7:00 pm to explore our 80+ certificate, diploma, and degree programs! A major focus on this evening will be our Health Sciences Programs. SPRING OPEN HOUSE EVENT

Spartanburg Community College Contact Information Eugenia Hooker Director, Early College SCC-central campus Phone: Brian Tucker Early College Counselor SCC-central campus Phone: Laura Moore Admissions Counselor SCC-Tyger River Campus Phone:

Miss Alania Paige Smith, Class of 2017 Byrnes High School Student Perspective

WHY CHOOSE DUAL ENROLLMENT?

Consider this… Advantages: $$ cost, per credit hour Valuable experience(s) in college classes and beyond! Easy transition to full-time campus life Another option with AP Help decide if college is a fit Help decide if major is a fit Think About: Overall schedule—Can you balance and handle rigor? Transcript and impact of grades (weighting) Transfer Credits—Will it transfer?

THANK YOU FOR COMING TONIGHT! Want more info? 2/2/16: tour of USC Upstate 2/8/16 and 2/9/16: tour of SCC Sign up TONIGHT in LOBBY with B H S Guidance Counselors!