Dual Credit

Dual Credit allows high school students to take college-level courses and earn both high school and college credit at the same time. These courses are offered through a partnership between the high school and a local college or university. Students can get a head start on their college education, save money on tuition, and experience the expectations of college-level work while still in high school. Dual Credit can be a great way to explore future career paths, strengthen college applications, and work toward graduating college earlier.

Dual Credit Enrollment Checklist:

Step 1: Advising & Eligibility

• Submit the Dual Credit Interest Form

• Your Counselor will review your academic progress and graduation plan and approve you to begin Dual Credit Courses.

• Once you are approved, you will receive a message with a link to TSI test.

Step 2: TSI Readiness

• Schedule to take the TSI exam with Ms. Gonzalez

• Meet the required college readiness scores in English and Math

• Complete the Cross Institutional Form with Ms. Gonzalez to send your TSI scores to Lone Star College

• After your test session you will receive a Dual Credit Packet with the required forms you must complete and submit

Step 3: Dual Credit Application

• Complete the ApplyTexas Dual Credit application for Lone Star College

• Use a personal email address, not your school email

• Save your login and application ID for future reference, you will need this when applying to colleges your senior year

Step 5: Submit Required Documents

• Submit Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine record or exemption form

• Complete the Parent Consent Form

Step 6: Course Registration

• Meet with Counselor to select approved courses

• Verify your course schedule on your MyLoneStar account

• Confirm your dual credit courses match your high school schedule

DEADLINES - All steps must be complete for registration by:

• Spring 2027 classes: November 20, 2026

• Summer 2027 classes: March 12, 2027

• Fall 2027 classes July 1, 2027