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How can I find when and where the dual credit class is being offered?
How can I find when and where the dual credit class is being offered?
ACC posts their course offerings by term, content area, and by location: austincc.edu/schedule. Make sure to check the RRISD Dual Credit Course List for eligible courses.
ACC posts their course offerings by term, content area, and by location: austincc.edu/schedule. Make sure to check the RRISD Dual Credit Course List for eligible courses.
How much does dual credit cost?
How much does dual credit cost?
Round Rock ISD covers the tuition of the course as long as it’s on the approved Dual Credit course list. The student is responsible for all other costs associated with the course, such as textbooks and course fees.
Round Rock ISD covers the tuition of the course as long as it’s on the approved Dual Credit course list. The student is responsible for all other costs associated with the course, such as textbooks and course fees.
Does dual credit count for gpa and class rank?
Does dual credit count for gpa and class rank?
Dual credit coursework is not included in calculating the student’s gpa or class rank.
I already took a class through ACC. Do I just register for the class when it’s time?
I already took a class through ACC. Do I just register for the class when it’s time?
No, all students must go through their school counselor. The student and counselor work together to complete an ACC enrollment form each semester. Once that step is done we will submit paperwork to ACC so the student’s hold is lifted and can register when it is time.
How hard are ACC Dual Credit classes?
How hard are ACC Dual Credit classes?
Yes. Dual credit classes are actual college level classes taught by college professors. If you are a student who is organized, manages time well, reads all course material and can communicate then dual credit could be a great fit for you.
Which textbook will I need?
Which textbook will I need?
So how exactly do you know which textbook is needed for your ACC dual-credit course? You have a couple of options, outlined here on ACC's website.
Buy or Rent
Here are a few recommended options for obtaining your textbooks:
Buy textbooks from the ACC bookstore in person or order from their website.
Purchase textbooks from other websites like Amazon, Half.com, Barnes & Noble, or Abe Books. They usually offer new and used options.
Rent textbooks from sites such as Chegg and College Book Renter.
Talk to other Dual Credit students who may have purchased the book in the past - they may be willing to loan or sell to you
I want to take a math or science class as a dual credit class. What else do I need to know?
I want to take a math or science class as a dual credit class. What else do I need to know?
The student must meet both ACC and RRISD prerequisites. Some math classes might require the student to take the ALEKS exam to place into a higher level math course.
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