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.