Dual Enrollment Program 

Looking to earn college credit while still in high school? Consider partnering your Senior Year at HHS with WCTC’s Dual Enrollment Academy. You can earn credits while exploring high-demand fields, including:

• Building Construction Trades

• Building Construction trades-Electrical Apprenticeship Emphasis

• Criminal Justice Studies

• Early Childhood Education Preschool (Registry Credential)

• Firefighter/EMT

• IT Systems Specialist

• Pre-Nursing Program (currently closed for high school students)

• Robotics and Automation Engineering

• Tool and Die/CNC

• Welding/Fabrication

This program involves spending the majority of your school day, both fall and spring semesters, at WCTC. You will take your required communication arts credit and an additional elective here at Hamilton. Beginning with the 2027-28 school year, the district will no longer fund Dual Enrollment Academy program costs. Students will still be able to participate in DEA programs through WCTC, but families will be responsible for any associated tuition, fees, equipment, supplies and program costs.

After successfully completing the program, student's earn a WCTC certificate or diploma along with high school credits.

The Dual Enrollment Academy helps ease the transition from high school to post-secondary education, giving students insight into college academics and a jump start on apprenticeship programs. This initiative also gives business and industry access to a pipeline of new, well-trained talent.

Learn more about the Dual Enrollment Academy:

• Programs

• Eligibility:  To be eligible for WCTC's Dual Enrollment Academy, you must apply during your junior year of high school for participation senior year. You must also:

  • Have a minimum 2.0 GPA or letter of recommendation from your counselor.

  • Be in good academic standing in high school.

  • Have your school’s and parent/guardian’s approval.

  • Acknowledge and sign the FERPA statement.

  • Meet WCTC entrance requirements.

• 2025-26 Timeline and Checklist

January 27, 2026 OR February 3, 2026: Information Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

February (exact date TBD), 2026: Deadline to submit the Dual Enrollment Academy Application to Student Services

April 2026: Decision notification letter sent to high school and students

July/August : Dual Enrollment Academy Orientation (attendance mandatory)

August 26, 2026: First day of class

• 2026-2027 Student Application

• Grade Scale for Dual Enrollment Classes

• Questions? Contact the WCTC Dual Enrollment Academy Coordinator or call 262-691-5557