Dual Enrollment
High school students – individually or through institutional agreements with school districts – may enroll in classes and receive credit at post-secondary institutions. The Clark County School District has many options and partnerships with Nevada institutions for students to earn college credits during high school.
All dual credit coursework must be approved prior to enrolling in university coursework. Please contact your school counselor to obtain the required application for dual credit.
Is Dual Enrollment Right for Me?
What Exactly Is Dual Enrollment?
Pros and Cons of Dual Enrollment
College Tip!
Many colleges have policies on accepting dual enrollment credits; be sure to research your college of choice to see what their policies are.
The College of Southern Nevada Jumpstart Concurrent Enrollment Program is a partnership with the Clark County School District and the College of Southern Nevada, which offers qualified Junior and Senior high school students the opportunity to earn college credits, for a reduced fee, prior to high school graduation. Classes are taught at select high schools by CCSD teachers during high school hours.
College of Southern Nevada High School is a dual credit program designed to provide a smooth transition from high school to college.
The school provides a combination of high school and college credits through an agreement between the Clark County School District and the College of Southern Nevada. Courses are held at CSN campuses. CCSD pays up to twelve approved CSN credits of tuition per semester. The program is designed for incoming 11th and 12th graders that are on track for graduation. CSNHS offers smaller classes, flexible scheduling and an opportunity to advance your academic career.
CTE College Credit gives students the opportunity to earn free college credit in articulated high school career and technical education (CTE) programs. CTE programs are a sequence of high school elective classes, taught at the high school by high school teachers, preparing students to be college and career ready.
There are over 40 programs offered in high schools throughout Nevada, which are articulated for CSN college credit. The goal of CTE College Credit is to increase academic opportunities for high school students to obtain college credit in strategic pathways that lead toward meaningful CSN degrees/certificates or transfer education.
UNLV Dual Enrollment Program
In partnership with the Academic Success Center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, CCSD is proud to bring a dual enrollment program to our students. Highly motivated students have the opportunity to get a head start on their college education by enrolling in UNLV courses before high school graduation. Dual Enrollment Program students also have the opportunity to earn dual credit (university and high school) with the approval of their high school. Students who participate in the Dual Enrollment Program attend regular established UNLV courses that are enrolled with UNLV undergraduate students. In addition, Dual Enrollment students receive full access to Academic Success Center (ASC) resources, such as tutoring, advising, and academic success coaching. The Dual Enrollment Program attracts some of the best and brightest students in Clark County and creates a more streamlined bridge from high school to UNLV.
Benefits:
Students will attend university classes at UNLV, experiencing college firsthand.
Students follow a rigorous college curriculum, earning both high school and university credit.
Students have supports available through the Academic Success Center at UNLV, including tutoring and academic advising.
Students graduate high school, already having completed college courses.
All dual credit coursework must be approved prior to enrolling in university coursework. Please contact your school counselor to obtain the required application for dual credit.