1. What is Dual Enrollment?
Dual Enrollment is a program in which a high school student enrolls in a college course and receives simultaneous academic credit for the course from both the college and the high school.

2. What are the eligibility requirements?
Students may qualify for academic courses (i.e. English, History, Government, Art, etc.) based on one of the following test scores:

Students interested in technical courses (i.e. Introduction to Computers, Introduction to Accounting, etc.) are temporarily waived from the testing requirement, as long as the course is part of a UTB/TSC Level 1 Certificate Program.  It should be noted, though, that before the student enrolls in academic courses, he/she will need to meet one of the above mentioned test scores. 

3. What do I need to do to apply?
Students should first meet with their high school counselor or high school Dual Enrollment representative to determine eligibility and to pick up an application packet.  Packets are also available at the UTB/TSC Early College Access Center Suite D-2 (ITEC Campus).  The packet contains all instructions and forms necessary to apply for the program.  The following documentation must be submitted to the high school counselor: 

a. Dual Enrollment Application (filled out and signed by both the student and the parent/guardian)
b. Student Guidelines Form (read and signed by both the student and the parent/guardian)
c. High School Transcript with test scores
d. THEA release form or other test scores, if applicable
e. Copy of all foreign documentation (i.e. Resident Alien Card, Naturalization Certificate), if applicable

Please note that all forms must be submitted before the student may enroll in a course for college credit.  Failure to do so will result in the student not receiving college credit for the course.

4. Where do I turn in the application?
All paperwork must be submitted to the high school counselor or high school Dual Enrollment representative.  The UTB/TSC Dual Enrollment Advisor will retrieve all paperwork from the high school.

5. How much do the courses cost?
UTB/TSC only charges a fee of $5 per course.  In some cases, the school district pays that fee for its students.  All books and materials are provided to the student by the school district.  Please note, however, that students who have not yet acquired either US Citizenship or Permanent Residency may be responsible for paying foreign tuition rates. 
  
6. What courses are offered?
Courses offered at each high school vary.  The student is encouraged to meet with the high school counselor or the high school Dual Enrollment representative for a list course offerings geared specifically to his/her high school.

7. Where are the courses taught?
All courses are taught at the student’s high school campus.

8. Who teaches the courses?
In most cases, the high school’s own teachers will teach dual credit courses, if they meet the college requirements.  In others, UTB/TSC will provide adjunct instructors from the college. 

9. What time of day are the courses taught?
In most cases, the courses are taught during the regular high school day.  At times, courses can be offered before or after the school day.

10. Are the courses transferable to other colleges/universities?
Academic courses may be transferred to all public colleges/universities in the state of Texas.  As for technical courses, private institutions, or those out of state, transferability will depend on the receiving institution.

11. Do I have to be a US Citizen or have a Social Security number to be eligible?
US Citizenship or possession of a social security number is not required to be eligible for the program.  Students who have not yet acquired either US Citizenship or Permanent Residency may not, however, qualify for the tuition fee waiver.  These students will be responsible for paying foreign tuition rates as published in the UTB/TSC Course Schedule.

12. Will I have access to university services?
All students enrolled in the Dual Enrollment Program will be considered college students.  Therefore, they will be able to acquire a UTB/TSC student ID and access all services available to university students.

13. What are the consequences if I fail the course?
Students who fail a dual credit course, as well as those who fail to withdraw from a course by the published deadline, will receive a failing grade “F” on their Official College Transcript.  That grade will remain part of their college record and will negatively affect them when applying for admissions into other universities and for financial aid. 

14. Can I withdraw from the course at any time?
Students wishing to withdraw from a dual credit course may drop only the college credit portion of the course.  They will still be responsible for the high school portion of the course.  Students wishing to withdraw from the course may do so by the published UTB/TSC deadline to withdraw.  Failing to withdraw from the course by that deadline, will result in a failing grade on the Official College Transcript.