dual credit at collin college
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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 two 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 HS Juniors
Fall 2011
• History 1301
Spring 2012
• History 1302
Course Offerings for McKinney HS Seniors
Fall 2011• English 1301• Government 2302
OR• Economics 2301• Earth Science• College Algebra
Spring 2012• 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!
ChecklistAdmission: • 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 Succes
s Initiativ
e
• 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 ExemptionsTAKS-Exit Level11th Grade
2200Math
2200Verbal
3Writing SubScore
ACT 19Math
19Verbal
23Composite
SAT I 500Math
500Verbal
1070Composite
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 Courseswith 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 9-12am at the Central Park Campus in
McKinney in the Conference Center
• Open registration begins June 21st
• Registration must be complete by Wednesday, August 10th at 8pm
• Payment due: Wed., August 10th at 8pm
• 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=$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.
• Dean of Students-Plagiarism• Student ID’s • Parking Pass-free and
recommended• Weather Closings• Transcripts
What else?
Recruitment and Programs for New StudentsShannon A. Mott
Special Admissions [email protected]
972.548.6736