student
dual enrollment
GUIDE
2015-2016
www.roanestate.edu/
dualstudies
Welcome to First Class,
Roane State’s
Dual Enrollment Program
Dual Enrollment is DIFFERENT from High School
• You must submit documents to enroll in a college course
• You might owe some money to attend college. Find out how much.
• If you are not on the official class roll, you will not receive college credit even if you do the class work
and pass the tests
• You cannot just quit a college class without taking the appropriate steps. Read on to learn more.
• You may have to study more than you are accustomed
• You have more responsibility for your learning
• College grades may affect future financial aid scholarships
Please continue reading to avoid making mistakes as you transition from high school to college. It will be
worth your effort!
Students Must Apply to College and be Accepted BEFORE Enrolling in a Class
• Complete an application for admission online at www.roanestate.edu/dualstudies
The Online Application will be under “Files and Links”
• Print Hepatitis B Health History Form from online application link and submit a completed form with
registration packet
• Request high school transcript be sent to Admissions and Records
• Send official ACT, PLAN, or PSAT test scores to Admissions and Records
* School counselor to send transcript and test scores
Students Must Pay for College
• Some scholarships are available
• The lottery funds a TN Dual Enrollment Grant (TDEG) for TN high school juniors & seniors
• The grant does not pay full tuition for most courses
• Students must apply online for the grant every semester. Choose Roane State as your institution.
• Students are responsible for checking their account balances on RaiderNet to make sure that all
scholarships are applied to their student account
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Cover photo: Dual Enrollment Students at Roane County High School shot by Sandi Roberts.
Register for Classes
• Dual enrollment students cannot enroll for class online
• College recruiters/site directors help students register for class
• Students should complete a First Class Dual Enrollment Course Registration Form
• Forms may be printed from the website
• Student, parent and high school counselor must sign the registration form
Verify Class Enrollment
• Check RaiderNet to make sure you are enrolled in the correct class
– RaiderNet access directions are provided in this document
• If for a valid reason you cannot complete the class, an official withdrawal from the course is required;
check with your school counselor as some high schools do not permit withdrawals
• Failure to officially withdraw will result in a grade of “F,” which will stay on your college transcript
• Withdrawals may potentially affect financial aid eligibility
• To withdraw, first confirm with your school counselor that you have the option to not take the
college course
• Contact Student Enrollment and Recruitment (865) 882-4554 to officially withdraw
• Ask your college instructor if you are on his/her class roster
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Student academic records are considered confidential and the college’s
policy regarding the use and release of student records is governed by
Public Law 93-380, FERPA. Under the terms of these laws, the college
and its employees are charged with protecting the confidentiality of the
educational records of its students–prospective students, currently
enrolled students, and former students. For more information on access
or release of student information, please refer to the Academic Regulations
section of the current catalog.
NOTE: Some college curriculum may include adult content in an academic
context.
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Most Common Mistakes
• The wrong college is selected on the Tennessee (TN) Dual Enrollment Grant
– Student must select Roane State on the grant, not where student intends to go after high
school
• The wrong term is selected on the TN Dual Enrollment Grant
– Multiple terms are open on the grant application; be sure to select the semester in which you
plan to enroll
• The wrong grant is selected
– The TN Dual Enrollment Grant (TDEG) is not the HOPE scholarship. Both grants are funded by
the lottery; the TDEG is for high school students. You may access the grant from the Dual Studies website to assure you are applying for the correct grant.
• Incomplete paperwork
– Registration cannot be completed if all steps are not completed
• Students do not check their account balances
– Students who attend a class on a RSCC campus may owe student fees not covered by the
scholarships
– The computer system automatically dis-enrolls students with unpaid balances a few weeks
after the semester begins, and students may be unaware that they have been dropped
• Students may change their minds about taking dual enrollment and quit attending class
– Non-attendance does not remove the student from the class
– Request for withdrawal must be approved by RSCC. Please contact your high school counselor
AND your RSCC recruiter. Please see pg. 8 for contacts.
– Some school systems do not allow students to withdraw; please discuss with your school
counselor
• Students do not maintain a B average and lose the Dual Enrollment Grant
Helpful Hints
Admission means the college admits you as a student. In other words, you have submitted all required
documents, i.e., your transcript.
Registration means you are enrolling in a specific class. For example, you fill out the registration form to
take Comp I.
NOTE: You cannot register for a class until you have been admitted to the college.
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Remember your Passwords
When completing the Dual Enrollment Grant application, write down your password information.
You will need it again if you apply for the grant! A billfold reminder card is provided inside the back cover.
Please see pg. 11.
Admissions Checklist for First-Time Dual Enrollment Students
•
Discuss Dual Enrollment with your school counselor and parent(s) to determine if dual enrollment is a
good fit for you given your academic abilities, goals, and schedule. If you have the minimum ACT scores
and/or GPA requirements, obtain permission from your high school or umbrella school to register in a
college class.
• Complete an application for admission online at www.roanestate.edu/dualstudies
• Request your high school transcript be sent to the college by your school counselor
• Have ACT, PLAN, or PSAT scores sent to Admissions and Records by your school counselor
• Print, complete and submit a Hepatitis B Health History Form to the Admissions and Records Office
ACT, PLAN, ACT Residual, and PSAT test scores may be used for the dual enrollment program.
Registration Checklist for First-Time Dual Enrollment Students
• Confirm all admissions paperwork is complete (above)
• Apply for dual enrollment grant
• Complete a First Class Dual Enrollment Course Registration Form
– Print from website or
– Receive from your counselor or recruiter
• Turn in to high school counselor for signature
• Confirm on RaiderNet that you are enrolled in class
Checklist for Returning Dual Enrollment Students
• If you have previously taken a RSCC dual enrollment class
– Apply for dual enrollment grant
– Submit transcript with current GPA
– Complete a First Class Registration form
• If you have skipped two consecutive semesters (summer excluded), you must submit an application
online
After High School
• Go to www.roanestate.edu and click on “Apply Now” to reapply as a first time attending freshman.
You may use your old username and password or create a new account.
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Information about Tuition and Fees
Scholarship Applications
• Complete TN Dual Enrollment Grant (TDEG) application
– Student must maintain a college GPA of 2.75 or higher (B average)
– Be sure to keep record of security passwords
– Be sure to select Roane State as your institution for this grant
– Be sure to select current semester
– Call (800) 342-1663 for help or to correct mistakes associated with the lottery funds
Enhanced TDEG Funding (additional $300 for 2015-2016 Seniors) and
(additional $500 for 2015-2016 Juniors)
– To receive, must be HOPE eligible
- 3.0 high school GPA and/or 21 ACT composite
–
Student must pay any remaining balance for second course
–
Students taking 5 or more Dual Enrollment courses by accessing the HOPE Scholarship will
result in a deduction to HOPE funds their first semester of their freshman year in college.
–
State employees may receive a discount; check with employer
–
Waivers from employer are required EACH semester
How Do I Know What My Tuition and Fees Will Be?
• Log in to RaiderNet - Select “Student” tab
• Click on “Login”
• Select from the following:
–
Current Account Status–to see account balance
–
eBills–to see student schedule/bill (includes charges and credits/anticipated credits)
–
Payments–to make a payment or view payment history
–
Payment Plans–to sign up for a New Payment Plan
–
My Profiles–to update personal profile or payment profile, add a payment method
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Where to Go for Help . . .
Dual Studies–First Class – (865) 882-4504 Roane County
• Questions about the program
• Help finding course information
• Help contacting an Enrollment Counselor
• Questions about the scholarships/funding sources
Student Enrollment and Recruitment – (865) 882-4554 Roane County;
(865) 481-2000 ext. 2362 or 2200 Oak Ridge
• Dual Studies admission and registration information
• Admissions application status
• If high school allows, withdrawal requests are emailed to Enrollment Counselor
Admissions and Records – (865) 882-4526 Roane County; (865) 481-2002 Oak Ridge
• Receipt of high school transcripts
• Receipt of ACT/PLAN/PSAT test scores
Scholarships/Financial Assistance
• Lottery Questions/Concerns (800) 342-1663
• First Class Scholarship Information (865) 882-4504
• Fentress County Student Scholarship Fund–Pam May (931) 752-8320
• Scott County McDonald Foundation–Sharon Baird (423) 663-3878
• TN Career Centers Youth Program
Anderson Blount
Campbell
Cumberland Knox
Loudon
Morgan
Roane
Scott
(865) 483-7474
Jason Jett ext. 113 (865) 379-5525
Cheryl Flowers
(423) 566-3300
Randy Brown ext. 3334
(931) 484-7456
Janice Cole ext. 105
(865) 258-1755 or (865) 258-1757
(865) 986-5506
Joy Moffett
(423) 346-3060
Brenda Melton
(865) 376-3082 Pat Taylor ext. 224
(423) 569-9348 Tom Payne
Business Office – (865) 354-3000 ext. 4798 (Harriman) and (865) 481-2014 (Oak Ridge)
• Billing information is accessible on RaiderNet for all enrolled students
• Fees may be paid in person, by phone or online
• All tuition and fees are subject to change by direction of the Tennessee Board of Regents.
Check the Roane State webpage for the current fee chart.
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Roane State Dual Enrollment Contacts
Anderson County
Jim McDaniel (865) 481-2000 ext. 2362mcdanieljc@roanestate.edu
Blount County
• William Blount
Priscilla Gitschlag Maria Gonzales (865) 481-2000 ext. 2200 gitschlagp@roanestate.edu
(865) 882-4628gonzalesmr@roanestate.edu
Campbell County
Vanessa Overton
Tracy Powers (Director)
(865) 354-3000 ext. 4104
(423) 562-7021
Cumberland County
Stan Tabor
Dr. Janice Poole (Director)
(931) 456-9880 ext. 4147 taborsl@roanestate.edu
(931) 456-9880 ext. 4532 poolejs@roanestate.edu
Fentress County
Pam May (Director) (931) 752-8320
Knox County
• Gibbs
Priscilla Gitschlag Maria Gonzales (865) 481-2000 ext. 2200 gitschlagp@roanestate.edu
(865) 882-4628gonzalesmr@roanestate.edu
Loudon County
Susan Williams (Director)
(865) 354-3000 ext. 4336
Morgan County
Michelle Adkisson (Director) (423) 346-8700 ext. 4387adkissonml@roanestate.edu
Roane County
• Harriman, Midway, Karry Hamby
Rockwood
• Oliver Springs, Maria Gonzales Roane County High
Scott County
Rena Adkins Sharon Baird (Director)
overtonvj@roanestate.edu
powerstl@roanestate.edu
maypj@roanestate.edu
williamssm@roanestate.edu
(865) 882-4555hambykl@roanestate.edu
(865) 882-4628
gonzalesmr@roanestate.edu
(865) 354-3000 ext. 4434
(423) 663-3878
adkinsr@roanestate.edu
bairdsw@roanestate.edu
Tutoring is Available to You
• Learning Centers are located on the Roane County campus, the Cumberland County campus, and
the Oak Ridge campus
• Tutors are available on all RSCC campuses except for Knox County
• Call (865) 882-4677 for tutoring hours
• Services include
– Math tutoring
– Science tutoring
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– Writing assistance
– Online tutoring options
RaiderNet 101
What is RaiderNet?
RaiderNet is students’ one-stop hub for all of their college-related business. Students use RaiderNet to
access online course information, financial information, e-mail, and other services. A RaiderNet account
is automatically created for each student when the college admissions process is complete.
How do I set up my RaiderNet Account?
• Go to www.roanestate.edu
• Click on the RaiderNet link
• If you have NOT signed in to your RaiderNet account before, select “Don’t know your user name and password”
• Read the information and enter your Social Security number
• Write down your user name and note that your password is your birth date in six digits (i.e., 050989)
• Select “Click here to change your initial password”
• Follow prompts to change your password and click “OK.” Write down your new password.
• Close window
• Enter your user name and NEW password in the Login box
• If your see “External System Error,” click “Continue to RaiderNet”
• Click on “Student” tab
• You have access to registration information, financial aid, etc.
Need Help? Contact the Help Desk at (865) 882-4595. If your password has been reset, you are required
to change it before you log in to RaiderNet.
RaiderNet E-mail: As a student at Roane State, you have an official e-mail address. All official RSCC
business and announcements come to your RaiderNet address. Students who use Momentum for online
classes or as part of another class also have an e-mail address in Momentum. However, it is only for students/
faculty in a particular course and is not an external e-mail address. Remember to check your RSCC e-mail
often! This is critical to your success at Roane State.
Faculty Evaluations
Each semester, college students evaluate the classroom teacher. Please complete survey as requested.
Helpful Resources and Information
Bookstore – (865) 882-4575 Roane County
STUDENTS are responsible in college for having the assigned textbook. Check with your counselor to see if
your school system provides assistance.
The bookstore hours on the Roane County campus are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
and 8 a.m. to noon on Friday. Bookstore is closed on Saturday and Sunday. They accept American
Express, Discover, Master Card and Visa. Books may be purchased in store or online. There are two
options for receiving your order: in-store pickup or standard UPS ground shipping. There is no charge
for either method.
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Important Dates:
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
Classes Begin Aug. 24
Classes Begin Jan. 19
Labor Day Holiday Sept. 7
MLK Holiday Jan. 18
Fall Break Oct. 12-13
Spring Break Mar. 7-13
Last Date to Withdraw Nov. 3
Last Date to Withdraw Feb. 2
Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 25-Nov. 29
Good Friday Holiday March 25
Last Day of Classes Dec. 7
Last Day of Classes May 2
Commonly Used Terms
Admission – The process of being admitted to Roane State allowing you to register for classes. Completion
of the admissions process does not constitute registration for classes.
Admissions file – The documents collected for admission to the college. These documents include
transcripts, test scores, immunization record, and any other information required by the Admissions and
Records Office.
Associate degree – A degree awarded to students after completion of a core curriculum. Students
completing options in University Parallel (transfer) programs receive the Associate of Science (A.S.) or
Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. Students who complete options in Career Preparation programs receive
an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.
Career preparation – An Associate of Applied Science degree program for students who wish to seek
employment after completing two years of college work.
Class roster – Roane State listing of students who have officially enrolled in college class.
Course – A subject or class in which instruction is offered within a given period of time for a semester
and for which credit toward a degree is given.
Course load – The total number of semester hours or credit hours in which a student is enrolled for a
semester.
Credit hour – One hour of classroom study per week over the period of a semester for which two additional
hours of study time is assumed to be needed.
Curriculum – The whole body of courses offered for study by the college or by a particular department.
Elective – A subject or course that is accepted toward fulfillment of credit for a degree or certificate but is
not required for that degree or certificate.
Full-time student – A student enrolled in 12 or more credit hours per semester.
Grant – A grant refers to financial aid that does not have to be paid back.
Humanities – Any course in art, literature, humanities, music, philosophy or theatre.
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Learning support – Foundation courses in English, math, reading, and study skills designed for students
who are not fully prepared for college level courses.
Major – The academic area in which one specializes.
Part-time student – A student enrolled in less than 12 credit hours per semester.
Prerequisite – A course requirement to be completed or a level of skill or knowledge to be demonstrated
prior to enrollment in a course or program.
R# – A unique computer-generated student identification number.
Registration – The process of officially enrolling in one or more courses. Students must be admitted to
Roane State before enrolling for classes.
Semester – A period of instruction lasting 15 weeks at Roane State.
Transcript – An official record of academic history including coursework and grades.
Withdrawal grade – A student may request this grade if legitimate circumstances are documented.
An official request must be submitted by email to the appropriate recruiter prior to the college deadline.
University parallel programs – Major programs of study designed primarily for students who wish
to transfer to a college/university to complete a baccalaureate degree.
Record your password and retain billfold card for future reference.
Dual Enrollment Lottery Information
Help: (800) 342-1663
Password Reminders:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
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Roane County Campus
(865) 882-4554
(866) 462-7722 ext. 4554
Oak Ridge Campus
(865) 481-2000
(866) 462-7722
Campbell County Higher
Education Center
(423) 562-7021
(866) 462-7722 ext. 4534
Clinton Higher Education
Workforce Training Facility
(865) 354-3000 ext. 4764
Cumberland County Higher
Education Center
(931) 456-9880
(866) 462-7722 ext. 4532
Knox County Center for
Health Sciences
(865) 539-6904
(866) 462-7722 ext. 2323
Loudon County Higher
Education Center
(865) 986-1525
(866) 462-7722 ext. 4670
Morgan County Higher
Education Center
(423) 346-8700
(866) 462-7722 ext. 4664
Scott County Higher
Education Center
(423) 663-3878
(866) 462-7722 ext. 4694
Fentress County Higher
Education Center
(931) 752-8320
(866) 462-7722 ext. 4625
(866) GO2-RSCC
www.roanestate.edu
This brochure was partially funded by funds received under Title I of the Carl D. Perkins Career and
Technical Education Act of 2006. RSCC is a TBR Institution and an AA/EEO Institution. RSCC publication #15-053.