AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dual Credit for Smarties
ACC Dual Credit Counselor Update Session
Fall 2015
DUAL CREDIT TEAM
Dual Credit Specialists:
Davelyn Forrest
 Zach Denton
 Jason Sanchez
 Natalie Almanza
 Katharine Bennett
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Support Staff:
Eva Ruiz
 Angie Gosc
 Tanya Riddick
 Naomi Garza, Reports
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Mison Zuñiga, Dual Credit Director
WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT?
The Dual Credit programs are:
Dual credit: ACC college credit course(s) that also fulfill
high school graduation requirements.
 Co-enrollment: ACC college credit course(s) that are not
used to fulfill high school graduation requirements.
 ACCTech – articulated credit: career and technical high
school course(s) that are articulated to an ACC credit
course. Varies for each ISD and ACC credit posted, once
student completes one ACC class.
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ELIGIBILITY
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Fall 2015 Semester:
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Students must have completed the sophomore year of high
school.
Students must show college readiness in the areas required for
the course they wish to take.
Students are limited to two ACC classes per semester.
Spring 2016 Semester:
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Students must have completed the 8th grade & enrolled in HS.
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Students must show college readiness in the areas required for
the course they wish to take.
Students are NOT limited to two ACC classes per semester;
however, we strongly recommend all first time college students
enroll in EDUC 1300, and a maximum of two total classes in
semester one.
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STUDENT BENEFITS
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Receive weighted grade points toward high school
graduation (many school districts).
Fulfills advanced measures for Texas Distinguished
Achievement Plan or Distinguished Level of
Achievement.
Family savings of thousands of tuition waived dollars.
Provides access to courses not available in high
school.
Experience the college expectations and culture
before graduating from high school.
STEP 1: ADMISSION APPLICATION
www.austincc.edu/application
If a student has submitted previously, they will
get the RED message above upon submission.
The ACCeID can be claimed 24hrs after
submission (not including weekends).
STEP 2: ORIENTATION (TOP)
www.austincc.edu/nexus
Students MUST use their ACCeID and password to complete.
STEP 3: COLLEGE READINESS & TESTING
All students must take the TSI Assessment, unless they can
demonstrate qualified exemptions. Partial college readiness permitted
in reading/writing section & math section.
TSI Exemptions (permanent):
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SAT: 1070 combined critical reading and math sections AND
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ACT: 23 composite AND
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19+ English = TSI reading & writing exemption
19+ math = TSI math exemption
Scores must be from one sitting and not older than five years.
STAAR: English III & Algebra II
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500+ critical reading = TSI reading & writing exemption
500+ math = TSI math exemption
Scores must be from one sitting and not older than five years.
English III Level 2, with a scaled score of 4000 = TSI reading & writing exemption
Algebra II Level 2, with a scaled score of 4000 = TSI math exemption
Completion of a college level course with a C (ex: ENGL 1301 with C will exempt
a student from writing/reading).
COLLEGE READINESS & TESTING
TSI Exemptions (while in high school)
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PSAT: 107 combined critical reading and math AND
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PLAN: 23 composite scores AND
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50+ critical reading = TSI reading & writing exemption
50+ mathematics = TSI math exemption
Scores must be from one sitting and not older than five years.
19+ English = TSI reading & writing exemption
19+ mathematics = TSI math exemption
and math sections. Scores must be from one sitting and not older than five years.
STAAR: English II & Algebra I
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4000+ English II = TSI reading & writing exemption
4000+ Algebra I AND 70+ in Algebra II class = TSI math exemption
Students must demonstrate college readiness in the skills required for the course
they intend to take. When testing on the TSI Assessment, we recommend students
to take all sections, unless exempt, as subsequent testing will be assessed a retest
fee.
STEP 4: ADVISING
ALL dual credit students MUST meet with an ACC advisor/specialist EVERY
semester they wish to enroll.
With high school counselor:
 Reviews college readiness or exemption.
 Determines ACC courses for high school dual credit.
 Gives ACC co-enrollment form to student and completes the
“High School Counselor Sections” of form (TSI & ACC
course(s), when for dual high school credit).
With ACC dual credit specialist or campus advisor:
 Verifies TSI & course prerequisite(s) eligibility.
 Advises student on importance of success & satisfactory
academic progress (SAP) standards.
 Reviews registration using ACC online services.
STEP 5: ONLINE REGISTRATION
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Register online using the ACC online services.
Advising is NOT registration.
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Register early and before deadline (Wednesday
before the 1st day of class).
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Confirm registration by printing the “My Class
Schedule” from online services each semester.
STEP 6: PAYMENT, IF APPLICABLE
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ONLINE: Using ACCeID, can pay in full or set up a payment
plan.
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IN PERSON: Any campus Cashier's Office.
Payment MUST be received by payment deadlines listed online,
if a student believes the tuition due is incorrect, contact a
specialist immediately, or the student will be dropped for nonpayment.
REMINDER: Courses must be a part of the ACC core curriculum, workforce
course, foreign languages, or KINE 1304/1305 to be eligible for dual credit
tuition and fees waiver. Courses not eligible will be assessed regular tuition
and fees. ACC allows for 12 total waivers per student.
ACCTECH
Rebecca Robinson-Francis
P-16 Coordinator
School Relations
Highland Business Center
5930 Middle Fiskville Road
(512) 223-7013
rfrancis@austincc.edu
www.austincc.edu/techprep
ACCTECH
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College Prep for Technical Careers
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College courses taught at the high school level by
high school teachers using college curriculum
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College credit held “in-escrow” until students
enroll in college and complete one college credit
course
2013-2014
ACCTECH COMPONENTS
Local Articulation Agreements for course
alignment
 CATEMA enrollment
 Credit Award
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ACC does not participate in ATC program
ARTICULATION
AGREEMENTS
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Establish Course Alignment
Establish requirements
Signed by ISD & ACC
Online at: austincc.edu/acctech
ENROLLMENT
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Students enroll in articulated classes at their
high schools
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Students enroll in CATEMA (Career &
Technology Education Management
Application)
CREDIT AWARD
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Students must complete an articulated class with at
least an 80
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Student must enroll in ACC and complete at least one
college credit course to receive credit-in-escrow.
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Drafting & Animation students must submit portfolios to the
respective ACC Department.
Culinary students must present their ServSafe Food
Manager’s card to the ACC Culinary Department.
Construction students must present their 30 hour OSHA card
to the ACC Building Technology Department.
Dual credit courses do count
For students who may not
be in or have all courses in
CATEMA. Use the Creditin-Escrow Request form.
http://www3.austincc.edu/it/eforms/forms_int/SCRE.002.pdf
CONTACT INFORMATION
ACCTech
Rebecca Robinson-Francis
P-16 Coordinator
512.223.7013
rfrancis@austincc.edu
www.austincc.edu/acctech/
FOSTER CARE
Loretta Edelen, Director
Community Outreach
Eastview Campus
3401 Webberville Road
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 223-5106
edelen@austincc.edu
www.austincc.edu/support/studentsuccess/communityoutreach
ADD’L OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNERING
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G-Force - we are hoping to hear back on our grant submission
to THECB for 2015-17 and place up to 20 ACC students at
designated high schools to encourage students to go to college.
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ACC to HT – Two scholarships for students who start at ACC
and then transfer to HT for their bachelors' degree. One
scholarship is $12,500 and the other is for math or biology
majors who plan to teach high school after starting at ACC and
then transferring to HT for the bachelors' and this one covers
seven semesters of tuition for the combination of education at
the two institutions.
Need more information contact Loretta Edelen, 512.223.5106
edelen@austincc.edu
BREAK
DUAL UPDATES/REMINDERS
1. Spring 2016 Semester, changes to eligibility:
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Students must have completed the 8th grade & enrolled in HS.
Students must show college readiness in the areas required for
the course they wish to take.
Students will not be limited to two ACC classes per semester,
however, we strongly recommend all first time college students
enroll in EDUC 1300, & enroll in only two classes for their first
semester of college classes.
2. Dual Credit Tuition & Fees Waiver
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All dual credit students will be afforded 12 tuition and fees
waivers throughout their enrollment at ACC until HS graduation.
Eligible courses: ACC core, ACC workforce, foreign languages,
KINE 1304/1305. All remaining ACC courses will be assessed
regular tuition and fees for all dual students.
Out of taxing district per course fee is $150 per class, unless ACC
class is taken on the high school campus.
DUAL UPDATES/REMINDERS
3. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
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SAP can impact a student’s future ability to qualify for
federal and state financial aid & transferability to another
institution post high school graduation.
SAP has 3 components: GPA, completion rate, & maximum
time frame.
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GPA: Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA on all hours
attempted at ACC.
Completion rate: Students must complete 67% of all hours
attempted at ACC.
Maximum time frame: Students receiving financial aid must
complete their program of study within a reasonable time frame.
The maximum time frame is 150% of the published length of the
academic program or certificate (to include all transfer credit
hours).
DUAL UPDATES/REMINDERS
4. Student Success
 In addition to college readiness, it’s important that
students are ready for the additional workload and
expectations of college level coursework. Balance is
key.
 College records are permanent, meaning all grades
earned will factor into college applications and future
financial aid eligibility.
 When a student registers for an ACC class, they will
receive a grade, unless they officially drop or withdraw
using their ACC online account. Classes dropped after
the state reporting date for each session, will result in
a grade of “W” and be calculated into SAP.
DUAL UPDATES/REMINDERS
5. ACC Online Tools
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ACC admission application
ACCeID & ACC email
ACC orientation – required for all first time college
students
ACC pre assessment (PAA), ONLY if TSI is needed
Online registration & payment
Detailed screenshots during “ACC Online Tools” session
DUAL UPDATES/REMINDERS
6. TSI: Testing & Scores Report
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All ACC TSI testing must be completed at an ACC campus,
if your ISD has not contracted with College Board to
become a TSI site. Your specialist can coordinate a group
visit to an ACC campus for TSI testing, if needed. The cost
of the ACC TSI test is $29.00 per student, subsequent
retesting will cost $10 per section. There are no TSI test
fee waivers.
TSI scores and/or exemptions MUST be submitted with
co-enrollment form for all first time dual students.
TSI college readiness standards through Spring 2017:
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Reading – 351
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Writing – 5 essay OR 4 essay/363 objective
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Math – 350 (valid for 5 years from date of test)
TSI TESTING LICENSE INFORMATION
Chantel Reynolds
creynolds@collegeboard.org
Senior Director of ACCUPLACER State & Policy Initiatives
College Board
45 Columbus Avenue New York, NY 10023
512.636.1436 / 212.253.4061
BEST PRACTICE SESSIONS
1. Dual Credit Paperwork Management
 Natalie Almanza & Katharine Bennett
2. ACC Online Tools & Registration
 Zach Denton & Jason Sanchez
3. ACC Class on Your Campus
 Mison Zuñiga
CONTACT US
Austin Community College
5930 Middle Fiskville Road
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7066 voice
(512) 223-7068 fax
Email: dual@austincc.edu
www.austincc.edu/dual