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
Transfer U
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 Accommodations at Collin
County for Equal Support Services.
• 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
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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
TAKSExit Level
11th Grade
2200
Math
2200
Verbal
3
Writing
SubScore
ACT
19
Math
19
Verbal
23
Composite
SAT I
500
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.
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 27th-December 16th
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.
What else?
• Student ID’s
• Time Management/Syllabus
• Dean of Students-Plagiarism
• Parking Pass
• Weather Closings
• Transcripts from Collin
Academic Partnerships
Shannon A. Mott
Special Admissions Coordinator
samott@collin.edu
972.548.6736