Dual Credit is the ability to take Post-Secondary courses while still in high school. Earn 5 30-level credits (3 credits in some cases) in high school towards grad requirements and 3 post-secondary level course credits for any course you choose. 

These courses can be instrumental in one's first year of studies; meaning students may be eligible to take one less course in their first or second year of post-secondary. 

Students should consider the workload and commitment required to take a dual credit course, including how it will fit into both personal and academic schedules.