Get a head start. Earn transferable college credit. Save time and money.
Through our Dual Enrollment programs, we offer high school and home-schooled students great opportunities to earn college credit before you graduate.
Traditional
Take classes at your high school with credentialed high school instructors during the regular school day.
Independent
Take classes directly through Germanna, outside of your high school or home-school schedule. Eligible classes are guaranteed to transfer to Virginia public colleges and universities.
Early College
Work toward your high school diploma and transferable associate degree from Germanna at the same time.
Dual Enrollment vs A.P. and I.B.
Unlike A.P. and I.B. courses, dual enrollment offers a more straightforward path to earning college credit—you don’t need to stress over a big exam at the end. As long as you earn a C or higher, you’ll receive transfer credit for the course. You'll also have access to real college resources and a true college experience, helping you get a head start on your higher education journey.
Why choose Germanna?
- Take affordable classes taught by fully credentialed college faculty
- Earn college credit based on your performance throughout the semester, instead of a single test
- Complete up to one year of bachelor's degree coursework while in high school
- Gain valuable experience in the rigors of a college-level course
Choose your own adventure
Passport
- Five courses selected from an approved list of options
- Fulfills 16 of your general education credit requirements
- Transferable to all public and most private four-year institutions in Virginia
Uniform Certificate of General Studies
- Ten courses selected from an approved list of options
- Fulfills 31-32 of your general education credit requirements
- Transferable to all public and most private four-year institutions in Virginia
Transfer Associate Degree
Traditional Dual Enrollment
- Classes are taken at your student’s high school during their regular school day.
- Pay a contracted amount of tuition. Payment is made through your student’s high school.
- Follow your high school registration dates and deadlines.
- Your student’s success in a Dual Enrollment class will impact their GPA and class rank.
Independent Dual Enrollment
- Classes are taken through Germanna, outside of your student’s high school schedule.
- Pay Germanna’s low tuition rates by the appropriate deadline. Students are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid but tuition assistance may be available
- Follow Germanna’s registration dates and deadlines rather than your high school's
- Eligible classes are guaranteed to transfer to most Virginia public colleges and universities.
Contact Us
If you have application questions, or need assistance completing an application, please contact:
Dual Enrollment & High School Programs
Early College
Early College provides a structured college-level curriculum leading to a transferable associate degree from Germanna.
Germanna Early College Program
Early College at the Daniel Technology Center and Early College at the Gladys P. Todd Academy allow high school students to work toward their high school diploma and transferable associate degree at the same time.
We are now accepting applications to the Fall 2026 cohort of the Early College Program. Application deadline: Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6 p.m.
Future Educators Academy
Future Educators Academy is a college partnership lab school that prepares future elementary and special education teachers through dual enrollment using accelerated, hands-on learning.