Dual Credit at Collin College
Academic
Partnerships
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
Transferu.collin.edu
Dual Credit
• Available with permission from your
high school
–  Seniors may take up to two courses per
semester. (3 with approval)
–  Juniors may take 2 course per semester.
• Students complete the entire
admissions process, plus a permission
form for registration.
Course offerings
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ENGL 1301*, 1302*, 2327, 2328
HIST 1301 & 1302
GOVT 2301 & 2305
ECON 2302
MATH 1314, 2312, 2413
SPCH 1311
40 College Credits possible
A few things to consider…
•  College Calendar vs. Wylie
•  FERPA and Personal Responsibility
•  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
• Meningitis Vaccination or waiver
• 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 for Fall 2012 now,
there is no fee or essay.
•  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.
Texas
Success
Initiative
•  The TSI is designed to
measure competency in
reading, writing, and
mathematics.
•  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.
• Make an appointment at the Testing
Center at any of our 3 main
campuses.
• 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.
Checklist
Admissions Complete!
ü Submit an Application
ü Official Transcript
ü Meningitis Vaccination or waiver
ü Complete the TSI requirements
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!
–  Friday May 25 10:30-2:30 pm at Wylie High School
–  This is the early day, not the only day
•  Registration must be complete by
–  Friday, June 29, 5:00 PM
•  Payment due: Friday, June 29, 5:00 PM
•  Fall semester: August 22nd-December 9th
Tuition
•  $34 per credit hour for students residing in
Collin County =$104 for a 3 credit hr
course
•  $63 per credit hour for student residing out
of Collin County
•  $118 per credit hour for out of state or out
of country students
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 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 students signature.
What else?
• Dean of Students-Plagiarism
• Time management/Syllabus
• Collin Resources
• Student ID s
• Parking Pass
• Weather Closings
• Transcripts
Academic Partnerships
Raul Martinez Jr.
Special Admissions Coordinator
972.516.5086
rjmartinez@collin.edu