Dual Credit at Collin College
Presented by:
Recruitment
&
Programs for
New Students
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
– All Seniors may take up to three courses
per semester
– Juniors may take one course per semester
• Students complete the entire
admissions process, plus a permission
form for registration.
Course Offerings for
McKinney Boyd HS Juniors
Fall 2011
Spring 2012
• History 1301
• History 1302
Course Offerings for
McKinney Boyd HS Seniors
Fall 2011
Spring 2012
• English 1301
• Government 2302
OR
• Economics 2301
• Earth Science
• English 1302
• Government 2302
OR
• Economics 2301
• Stars & Galaxies
• College Algebra
A few things to consider…
• College Calendar
• 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
• 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 2011 now,
applications opened January 18th—there
is no fee.
• HOW?
– Complete online with the Texas Common
Application at ApplyTexas.org or the
paper Collin Application.
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 campuses.
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 2011 Important Dates
• You have a priority registration date!
Friday, June 17th 9-12 noon at the Central Park Campus
in McKinney in the Conference Center
• Open registration begins June 21st
• Registration and Payment must be
complete by Friday, July 1st by 5pm
• Payment due: Friday, July 1st by 5pm
• Fall semester: August 22nd-December 9th
Tuition
• $34 per credit hour for students residing in
Collin County=$102 for a 3 credit hr course
• $63 per credit hour for student residing out
of Collin County=$189 for a 3 credit hr
course
• $118 per credit hour for out of state or out
of country students=$354 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 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?
• Syllabus/Time Management
• Free Collin Resources
• Dean of Students-Plagiarism
• Student ID’s
• Parking Pass-free and recommended
• Weather Closings
• Transcripts
Recruitment and Programs for New Students
Shannon A. Mott
Special Admissions Coordinator
samott@collin.edu
972.548.6736
www.collin.edu/dualcredit