Dual Enrollment at Sagemont
What is Dual Enrollment?
Dual enrollment allows high school students to take college classes while they are still enrolled in high school. These classes count for both high school and college credit. High school students who complete dual-enrollment classes generally take fewer classes in college and save money on total college costs. Not all students are eligible to take dual-enrollment classes. Requirements vary by state, but in most cases, students must be a junior or senior in high school and maintain a minimum GPA to participate in dual enrollment. In some cases, dual-enrollment classes are available to students who have completed most of their high school graduation requirements.
How Dual Enrollment Works?
Dual enrollment, also referred to as dual credit, allows current high students to take college-level classes that count for high school and college credit. The types of dual-enrollment classes offered varies by high school district, but many include introductory college coursework in subjects like Humanities, English, Math, Social Studies and Science.
Most dual-enrollment classes are taken at the student’s high school, local community college or online.
To earn college credit, students must pass a dual-enrollment class with a C or better. The grade earned will be part of the student’s college academic record. Unlike AP classes, students do not have to pass an exam to earn college credit. College admissions counselors may consider dual-enrollment grades during the admissions process. However, not all colleges accept dual-enrollment credits. An in-state public college is more likely to accept dual-enrollment credits than out-of-state public colleges or private colleges. Students who have clear ideas on the college they want to attend, should check with them about what they will or will not accept.
Most dual-enrollment classes are taken at the student’s high school, local community college or online.
To earn college credit, students must pass a dual-enrollment class with a C or better. The grade earned will be part of the student’s college academic record. Unlike AP classes, students do not have to pass an exam to earn college credit. College admissions counselors may consider dual-enrollment grades during the admissions process. However, not all colleges accept dual-enrollment credits. An in-state public college is more likely to accept dual-enrollment credits than out-of-state public colleges or private colleges. Students who have clear ideas on the college they want to attend, should check with them about what they will or will not accept.
The Florida Dept of Education has policies that limit private schools in the way they offer Dual Enrollment. See statutes here. Sagemont has partnered with the colleges below to provide dual enrollment opportunities. Please see Dr. Rios before enrolling in one of these programs.
Out of State Dual Enrollment for High School students
Landmark College for those with Learning Differences