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Getting started
Getting started
The beginning of anything can be overwhelming or leave you with questions.
The beginning of anything can be overwhelming or leave you with questions.
This checklist is designed to help ensure you don't miss any critical tasks that can lead to stress as you begin your dual enrollment class.
This checklist is designed to help ensure you don't miss any critical tasks that can lead to stress as you begin your dual enrollment class.
Use this checklist on your own or reach out to the Early College Access Team to help you get set up for success!
The Dual Enrollment "First Week" Success Checklist
The Dual Enrollment "First Week" Success Checklist
Digital Access (You want to do this before day 1)
Digital Access (You want to do this before day 1)
[ ] Activate your College Email: Check this daily! Your professor will not email your high school or personal account.
[ ] Log into the LMS (Canvas/Blackboard/D2L): Confirm your course appears on your dashboard.
[ ] Check for "Start-Up" Tasks: Many professors require a "Syllabus Quiz" or an "Introduction Post" before the first Friday to prove you are active in the class.
[ ] Verify Textbook Requirements: Do you need a physical book, or an "Access Code" for digital homework? (Check if your district pays for these or if you must purchase them.)
Syllabus Exploration
Syllabus Exploration
[ ] Locate the "Withdrawal" (W) Date: Mark this on your calendar. This is the last day you can drop the class without it hurting your college GPA.
[ ] Map Out Major Assignments: Don’t just look at this week. Put every Midterm, Final, and Project deadline into your phone calendar now.
[ ] Identify Office Hours: Find where and when your professor is available for help on Zoom.
[ ] Note the Attendance Policy: In college, "excused" high school absences (like field trips or sports) are not always excused by professors. Know the rules!
Building Your Support
Building Your Support
[ ] Identify Your College ID Number: You will need this for every help desk or tutoring request. Keep it in a "Notes" app on your phone.
[ ] Connect with the College Library: Bookmark the college’s online library portal for future research. This is linked on every partner college page on this site.
[ ] Find Your "Person": Do you know which high school counselor handles your dual enrollment? If not, the ECA Specialist can help you.
[ ] Request Accommodations (if applicable): If you have an IEP or 504 plan, please note that it does not automatically transfer to this institution. You must contact the College’s Accessibility Office to get your college-level accommodations letter.
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