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*Please note: If you do not fill out the forms below for the 2024-2025 school year, you may not receive high school credit for your college course*
*Any course submitted through the below forms will be entered on your transcript regardless of the grade*
Dual Enrollment Procedures (1).pdfDual Enrollment Partners
Dual Enrollment Partners
SJU Dual Enrollment Sheet.pdfSJU Course Listing.pdfPennsylvania College of Art & Design
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design
IMPORTANT: June 15th Fall Dual Enrollment Early Application/Registration Period Closes
PCAD Dual Enrollment.pdfPCAD Fall 2024 courses.pdfHarrisburg Area Community College (HACC)
Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)
To search for available courses, follow the linked site below to search by campus/online and by semester.
Millersville University
Millersville University
To search for available courses, follow the linked site below to search by campus/online and by semester.
Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown College
To search for available courses, follow the linked site below to search by campus/online and by semester.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
**Slightly different than the other dual enrollment offerings.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology allows SENIOR students to attend as a full-time freshman during their high school year and earn 36 credits in interested program of study.
What is the point of dual enrollment?
What is the point of dual enrollment?
Dual enrollment allows high school students to take college classes while they are still enrolled in high school. These classes count for both high school and college credit. High school students who complete dual-enrollment classes generally take fewer classes in college and save money on total college costs.
Why Should I Consider Dual Enrollment?
Why Should I Consider Dual Enrollment?
There are several reasons why high school students should work with their parents and school to participate in dual enrollment programs. These benefits include:
Getting multiple credits either at a reduced cost or free, depending upon state programs
Save money on tuition costs, which will reduce total student debt for college grads
Allow economically disadvantaged students the opportunity to take college level courses through state programs-- an opportunity they might not otherwise have
The college classes high school students take may transfer to higher education institutions, depending upon the school
High school students who complete college classes that are accepted for graduation requirements could graduate early and get a head start in beginning their careers
Many college classes are offered online, so if the college or university you are interested in is not within driving distance, you can still take their classes
However, there can be some drawbacks to participating in dual enrollment programs:
However, there can be some drawbacks to participating in dual enrollment programs:
Students who are heavily involved in athletics or other extracurricular activities may find they don't have enough time to do well in college courses
Not completing, or getting a poor grade in an advanced courses are part of the high school transcript; this could negatively impact the student's ability to get accepted at the college of her choice
Depending upon the college the student choose to attend AFTER high school, dual enrollment courses may not be accepted for credit; without doing some research into the courses and the schools a student wants to attend, this could end up wasting time taking classes that won't count
How Hard Are Dual Enrollment Courses?
How Hard Are Dual Enrollment Courses?
If you already have completed challenging high school courses, you should feel confident about tackling college class work for dual enrollment purposes. However, unlike high school, where you go to class everyday, most college and university courses only meet once or twice a week. In between times, you are expected to read and understand large amounts of textbook content, so you'll need to budget time during the day and evening to keep up with the course pace.
If the textbook is hard to understand, you will need to make time to email or call the professor, or find a tutor to help you. Tutoring can cost extra money, so consider how you would accomplish this.
Another consideration for college courses is that you may have fewer projects to complete, but each one has a large percentage of your final grade. If you miss one major assignment, this could cause you to fail the class. This is not to discourage you from participating, but be realistic in your time and expectations.
Tip: If the building offers the class you would like to take at a community college please know that the price might differ!
The Dual Enrollment Process for Columbia High School
You are allowed to take a dual enrollment course at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Harrisburg Area Community College, and PA College of Health Sciences. If you are interested in a dual enrollment course, please meet with your School Counselor to go over the necessary steps to apply and select the appropriate courses. You will be required to take initiative and fill out most of the application on your own. This is not because your School Counselor does not want to help you! It is because your application will require personal information from you and your parent/guardian that the school does not have access to.
If you are interested in participating in dual enrollment courses the following must be submitted FOR EACH COURSE you are intending to enroll in:
*If you do not fill out the above forms for the 2024-2025 school year you will not receive high school credit*
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