Dual Enrollment Program
Dual Enrollment (DE) In Lexington One
Understanding the DE Program in Lexington One
Students are able to take college courses from our approved postsecondary partners tuition free in high school, and earn both college and high school credits. Popular DE courses are linked here DE Approved Courses Chart (2024-2025)
Most DE courses are weighted the same as AP courses in the UGP, which is on a 6.0 scale.
Students must take at least two DE courses each semester from the same postsecondary partner to qualify for free lottery tuition.
Students and families are responsible for textbook purchases or any other fees outside of tuition for a DE course.
How to qualify for the Lexington One DE Program
Students need permission from their high school counselor.
Students must be a South Carolina resident.
Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Students must be in 11th or 12th grade.
Some Things to Consider Before Participating in the Lexington One DE Program
Students who take DE courses are establishing a permanent college transcript. The college transcript will be required by future postsecondary institutions for review and can affect college admission decisions. The student's college transcript can also affect state scholarship awards.
Students who take DE courses are considered college students and their academic information is protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Communication regarding the student's academic performance in the course, including grades, cannot be shared with parents during the semester.
DE courses are college courses. Students will be exposed to the same academic rigor as if they were taking the course at a college campus after high school.
DE courses follow the course description designated by the associated organization/institution and the content of the course must adhere to those requirements. By enrolling in this course, families and students understand that the course materials may include content that is beyond what is authorized by SC state standards and/or regulation.
504/IEP/ILAP accommodations do not automatically follow the student to their DE courses. Students must contact the disability services at the college and request accommodations. Postsecondary accommodations may be different from high school accommodations.
Students who are considering taking an online DE course must possess strong computer literacy skills, as well as organizational and self-advocacy skills. Students must have enough time in their schedules to complete online coursework.
DE Applications
Use these links to apply to either the dual enrollment programs at Midlands Technical College (MTC) OR USC Sumter for the 2024-25 school year.
MTC application (10/18/24 Spring 2025 semester deadline) for NEW students
USC Sumter application (10/18/24 Spring 2025 semester deadline) for NEW students
USC Sumter application (10/18/24 for Spring 2025 semester deadline) for RETURNING students
Fall Academic Calendar
MTC
Classes begin - Monday, August 19, 2024
Last day to withdraw without a grade of "WF" - Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Last day of classes -Thursday, December 5, 2024
Exams - Monday, December 9 - Wednesday, 11, 2024
USC Sumter
Classes begin - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Last day to withdraw without a grade of "WF" - Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Last day of classes - Friday, December 6, 2024
Exams - Monday, December 9 - Monday, 16, 2024
Spring Academic Calendar
MTC
Classes begin - TBA
Last day to withdraw without a grade of "WF" - Thursday, March 20, 2025
Last day of classes - TBA
Exams - TBA
USC Sumter
Classes begin - Monday, January 13, 2025
Last day to withdraw without a grade of "WF" - Thursday, March 20, 2025
Last day of classes - Monday, April 28, 2025
Exams - Wednesday, April 30 - Wednesday, May 7, 2025
South Carolina Transfer and Articulation Center
SC TRAC
Use this resource to determine how courses transfer to colleges and universities in the state of South Carolina.
MTC Class Search
Use this resource to find out if courses are available for the current semester.
MTC Help Desk
D2L Brightspace
Email: D2LHelp@midlandstech.edu
Phone: (803) 822-3561
MyMTC, Zoom, or any other technical issues
Email: helpdesk@midlandstech.edu
Phone: 803.738.7888
Location: Beltline Campus, Richland Hall 115
IT Help Desk Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
After Hours Support (Monday - Friday)
Phone: 803.738.7635
USC Help Desk
Issues logging into Blackboard?
Call 803-777-1800 to reach Blackboard’s service desk.
Have your ID available and state that you are a USC Sumter student.
If you haven't completely claimed your account, including the Multifactor Authentication Setup, then this could explain why you can't access Blackboard.
Issues finding your account information?
Visit my.sc.edu to view your IDs, manage your passwords, and set up multifactor at the bottom under personal.
Disability Services
Click the appropriate link below if you need to request IEP or 504 accommodations for your DE classes through one of these partners.
Parchment Transcript Ordering
Withdrawal Information and Deadlines
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - last day to withdraw from a course without receiving a WF for Fall 2024 semester
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - last day to withdraw from a course without receiving a WF for Spring 2025 semester
To withdraw from a DE course, please reach out to your school counselor.
Be aware of the Lexington One withdrawal practice below.
With the first day of enrollment as the baseline, students who withdraw from a dual enrollment course
within 45 school days will do so without penalty. A W/WP will be awarded on the transcripts.
Students who withdraw from a dual enrollment course after the specified time of 45 school days without
administrative approval, shall be assigned a WF/50 on the high school transcript. The college/university may assign a W on the college transcript at their discretion.
Withdrawing from one course: If you withdraw from one DE course now or earn a D in your DE course, you will have a conversation with your assistant principal or designee to determine if you can participate in the DE program next semester.
Withdrawing from two or more courses: If you withdraw from two or more DE courses, withdraw from a DE course for non-attendance, or earn an F in a DE course, you cannot take a DE course the following semester. To return to the DE program you and your parent/guardian must have a conversation with your counselor and assistant principal or designee.
Questions?
Email us at DE@lexington1.net