Dual Credit
Program
Presented by
Deidra Carpenter
Special Admissions Coordinator
Spring Creek Campus, Plano
dcarpenter@collin.edu
What is dual credit?
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• Simultaneously earn high school and college credit in
one class!
• Begin an official college transcript.
• Experience a college environment and the rigor of a
college course.
• College credit transfers to most colleges and universities.
• Save time and money.
Academic Course Offerings for
Fall 2015
GOVT 2305
American Government
ECON 2301
ENGL 1301
Principles of
Macroeconomics
English Comp I
HIST 1301
US History
• Academic courses satisfy Texas Core Curriculum
• Transferable to most public four year
colleges/universities in Texas
Please check with private and out-of-state institutions
Great Resource!
Transfer U – transferu.collin.edu
Returning Students
• Did you take dual credit classes as a Junior?
• You will complete fewer steps on the checklist
– Make sure you have cleared any holds on your
account (check registration status on CougarWeb)
– NEW! Required Sexual Harassment Prevention &
Awareness training
• Required under Violence Against Women
Reauthorization Act (VAWA)
• Log in to CougarWeb and look for link under Student Tab
Mandatory Sexual Harassment
Prevention/Awareness Training
(Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA))
• Required training must be completed online (check
CougarMail or CougarWeb Student tab for link-http://www.atworkorientation.net/collin/titleix).
• Returning students need to complete this now before they
will be able to register for summer or fall.
• New students for fall 2015 should complete the training
during the fall semester after classes have begun (look for
email to come in September).
A few things to consider…
• Attendance and Time Management
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
and Personal Responsibility
- Begins when student starts college regardless of age
- Collin cannot share grades, course schedules, test scores, etc. with parents
• College calendar
• Student Code of Conduct
• Drop/Withdraw
– Impact on graduation
Deadlines for Drop/Withdraw
for Fall 2015
– Listed in Collin College registration guide
– Drop (Sept. 8th) is before the term’s census date and
will not appear on college transcript
– Withdraw (October 16th) is after term’s census date
and will appear as “W” on college transcript, does not
affect GPA
– Must complete paperwork on
Collin campus
– Impact on graduation
– Discuss with your HS counselor
I am ready to sign up for
dual credit …
What do I do now?
Start with your
High School Counselor!
Checklist
Admissions:
1. Submit an Application
2. Submit Completed and Signed Permission Form
3. Submit Official HS Transcript
4. Submit Proof or Request for Exception - Bacterial Meningitis
Vaccination
Testing:
5. Complete the TSI requirements
Registration:
6. Register Online via CougarWeb
After Registration
7. Pay Tuition 8. Buy Books 9. Get Student ID and Parking Sticker
1. Application for Admission
WHEN do I apply?
– You may apply online now
for Fall 2015!
– 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
• Create an account/profile and then an application.
• Select two year college application and Collin County
Community College District.
• Answer YES to “will you be taking
courses prior to high school graduation?”
• Select anything for “Major.”
• List your SSN if possible.
• For “Admissions Basis,” select Dual Credit.
• Residency/tuition is decided based on your answers on
the application and the documentation you provide.
-Questions? Please contact our Admissions and Records office
2. Concurrent Permission Form
Student’s Name
Collin ID# or DOB
Plano West High School
ENGL 1301.PW1
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15
High School Counselor Signature
High School Principal Signature (additional signature required for three or more)
3. Official High School Transcript
• Collin needs the most recent high school
transcript for every student.
– Does not have to include final spring grades.
• Follow your high school’s specific steps to
request one.
4. Bacterial Meningitis
Vaccination
• State Law (SB 1107) requires all students under the age
of 22 entering a higher education institution to provide
one of the following:
– proof of having the vaccine or document an exception or
exemption
– http://www.collin.edu/meningitis for more information
• This is an admissions requirement for Collin College
and should be completed before registration.
• May sign Request for Exception if taking courses on
HS campus only (purple form in packet).
5. Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
• The TSI is designed to measure competency in reading,
writing, and mathematics.
• It is used for placement purposes.
• Students must be at college level in reading and writing for
the majority of courses.
• See the college catalog for placement and prerequisite
information.
5. TSI Exemptions
Exemption Scores (minimum scores listed):
Exempts TSI
Test
Combined/Composite
Requirement
Reading & Writing
Exempts TSI
Math
SAT I
Combined Reading and
Math:
1070
Reading:
500
Math:
500
ACT
Composite:
23
English:
19
Math:
19
• ACT/SAT scores must be sent from the testing source
(ie.Collegeboard) directly to Collin College
TSI: What will I need to do?
• Complete Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA), print
certificate of completion
• Print testing referral that was emailed to you at the
time of admission or obtain a testing referral from
Admissions and Records or Academic Advising with
a photo ID.
• Pay the cashier, cost is $29.
• Walk in to test with any campus Testing Center. You
should bring your testing referral, receipt, a picture
ID, and PAA certificate of completion.
• 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.
• Students are allowed retest for the area which they do not
score college level. However it is $29.00 per retest.
• Mandatory Advising (MA) hold
Will be on your account if you place below college level in
at least one area. Must see academic advisor (no appt
needed) or complete electronic survey before you can
register online.
• If you do not place at “college level” in the areas required for
your course that means you need to focus on your high
school work at this time.
We will be checking!
• Must enroll in the subjects on your permission
form
• Prefer another subject? Turn in a new form!
• Limitations:
– Juniors allowed 1 course per semester
Seniors are allowed 2 per semester
• Course limitations are the decisions of Plano district
– No Maymester, PHED, or developmental courses
6. Register for Courses Online
via CougarWeb
6. Register for Courses Online
• Go to Add or Drop Classes once logged
into CougarWeb
– Select Fall 2015 Credit term
– enter your specific CRN for your
designated course
– Then click Submit
Fall 2015 Important Dates
• You can apply online at ApplyTexas.org now!
• Registration is June 2nd through July 29th online.
• Fall semester is August 24th – December 13th
Fall 2015 Deadline
Wednesday, July 29th at 8 p.m.
Registration and payment needs to be complete by above deadline.
7. Pay Tuition
• $39 per credit hour for students residing in Collin County
– $119 for a 3 credit hr course
• $78 per credit hour for students residing out of Collin County
– $236 for a 3 credit hr course
• $138 per credit hour for out of state or out of country students
– $416 for a 3 credit hr course
• Tuition waived for students qualifying for free or reduced lunch at
the high school
• Installment plans are available
*Total cost per 3 credit hour course includes a $2 per semester student records fee
*All fees subject to change upon approval of the Collin Board of Trustees.
8. Get Books
• You have to buy books in college!
• You can find out which books you need by
going online to the bookstore’s web site
a couple of weeks before the
semester begins.
• You may purchase books
from your preferred retailer.
From
www.collin.edu
select Bookstore
under Student
Resources
Select the Spring
Creek Campus and
search for the
appropriate section
(e.g. ENGL 1301
PW1)
9. College ID and Parking Sticker
• Pick up from a Student Life office on
any campus
• Both are FREE!
• Allows you to
use campus
services
• IDs available August 14th for Fall
• Do not need for first day of class–
please pick up at your convenience
Collin College Resources
FREE for all Collin Students!
• Accommodations at Collin College for
Equal Support Services (ACCESS)
• Career Services
• Counseling
• Library
• Math Lab
• Tutoring
• Writing Center
THANK YOU!
Questions?
Please contact us.
www.collin.edu/dualcredit
469-365-1850
dualcredit@collin.edu