DUAL ENROLLMENT
Dual enrollment (enrollment in another academic program while still enrolled in high school) is generally offered through Rowan Cabarrus Community College, Catawba College,
NC School of Science & Math.
Mainly open to 11th and 12th graders, these programs allow students to enroll in courses that may not be offered in the local high school, pursue career and technical education-related programs, and potentially earn college transfer credit.
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Career and College Promise (CCP)
is a tuition-free dual enrollment program with Rowan Cabarrus Community College.
Students can take courses online or in a seated (traditional) format, earn college transfer credit, or
work toward CTE certificate and diploma programs, all while completing high school courses.
Access information on the Career and College Promise section of RCC's website with this link: rccc.edu/ccp
*NEW PARENT'S FAQs PAGE: www.rccc.edu/highschool/parents/
Eligibility Requirements:
College Transfer Applicants may qualify with 2.8+ unweighted high school GPA OR test/assessment scores
CTE Pathway Applicants may qualify with 2.8+ unweighted high school GPA OR assessment scores
Use the CCP link above to see which assessment scores are required to apply.
Steps to Apply for Career & College Promise:
Interested students can access information on the program through their counselor and the RCC website.
Interested in the Nurse Aide program through RCCC?
Pick up an application packet in the WRHS Counseling office--application process held during spring semester.
Open to seniors only.
Interested in the Fire Academy program through RCCC?
See your counselor for an application.
Career & College Promise courses/grades are reflected on the RSS high school transcript.
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Catawba College
Joint Enrollment Program
Qualified high school juniors and seniors, including those in Early College programs,
as well as home-schooled students, can take one course tuition-free each Fall and Spring at Catawba.
This means a high school junior could take up to four college-level courses tuition-free incurring only expenses for textbooks and parking,
if needed.
A written recommendation from a school counselor, an official high school transcript
and at least one set of standardized test scores (either SAT or ACT) are required of all Joint Enrollment applicants.
To apply online, visit www.catawba.edu/specialapp.
Catawba College joint enrollment courses/grades are not reflected on the RSS High School transcript.
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NC School of Science & Math
Students admitted to NCSSM may take courses online through dual enrollment. See this link for more information.
www.ncssm.edu/online-program/academics/dual-enrollment
NCSSM courses/grades are reflected on the RSS high school transcript.
See your school counselor for assistance with requirements for
dual enrollment programs.