Full-Time Dual Credit

Dual Credit - ECC

Dual credit programs provide students an opportunity to earn both high school and college credit upon successful completion of a college course. All dual credit courses are college-level and will be listed on an official college transcript. The college courses are transferable to higher education institutions.

Dual Credit - Full-time Pathway

The full time dual credit program provides several full-time program options. Qualified high school juniors and seniors enroll in a minimum of 12 college credits each semester. These courses meet the post-secondary requirements of the general education core curriculum as well as high school graduation requirements.

  • Families are responsible for paying $200 in ten equal payments per year. See specific district course agreement for cost details.

  • Students work in partnership with the ECC Academic Advising Office and their high school counselor to choose the appropriate transferable courses.


Senior Pathway includes a prescribed list of college courses allowing students to complete up to 32 college credits. The courses included are aligned with the general education requirements of a transfer degree.

Junior Pathway provides students with a more personalized academic plan to earn both their high school diploma and an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree ( at least 60 credit hours) by the end of their senior year.

Programs Qualification:

  • Current sophomore or junior at the time of application

  • Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted).

  • Demonstrate college-readiness based upon SAT/ACT/PSAT and/or ECC placement tests in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics.

  • Good attendance record.

  • Successful completion of entrance interview conducted at home high school.


Is full-time credit a good option for you?

  • Students are beginning the start of their college education. This will result in an official college transcript.

  • Students need maturity and strong time management skills to complete assignments and plan ahead for exams, projects and papers.


For information on how to enroll, see www.elgin.edu/highschool.