Dual Enrollment

The Dual Enrollment Program under the Education Reform Act of 1993 allows qualified high school juniors and seniors to enroll in college courses and receive both high school and college credit. Students and their families are responsible for any and all costs associated with this program. Parental permission is required.

The Dual Enrollment Program is not an alternative to high school and, therefore, does not replace advanced placement or other academic courses that may be offered at the high school. If the high school is able to offer the desired level of course work or appropriate courses in a particular discipline, and the student’s schedule allows, the Dual Enrollment Program may not apply.

Core Dual enrollment courses are weighted as level I. Non-Core are weighted as Honors. When a dual enrollment course is taken for enrichment, it is listed on the student’s transcript but does not contribute to credit requirements and is not calculated into a student’s GPA. Eligible students must be at least 16 years of age and be a junior or a senior in high school, have a GPA of 3.0 or better, and be recommended by their high school counselor. An alternative Dual Enrollment program is available for juniors and seniors who have a GPA between 2.0 and 2.9. These students must demonstrate the ability to do college-level course work through earning the required score on a placement test administered at Cape Cod Community College.

For more information about either dual enrollment option, students should make an appointment to see their school counselor. Approval for this program is on a case by case basis and must be approved by the principal. Parental consent is also required.