Dual Enrollment is a unique enrichment program in which high school junior and senior students are given the opportunity to take college courses in their own school through Germanna Community College's program.
While students continue to work towards high school graduation, they also earn college credit.
The Benefits of Dual Enrollment:
- Receive college credit and high school credit at the same time.
- Credits earned are based on academic performance throughout the semester.
- Credits transfer to all Virginia Community Colleges and most colleges and universities in the United States.
- Shorten the length of time required to complete an Associate or Baccalaureate degree.
- Germanna Community College accepts credits earned from Dual Enrollment into the appropriate programs of study.
Information for Students
Students interested in Dual Enrollment must meet the following criteria:
- Be a high school junior or senior.
- Obtain permission to enroll from the high school.
- Complete the Application for Admission by the deadline, You will receive a student ID number once your application is complete.
- Take the college placement test (administered at the high school) or submit SAT or ACT scores.
- Meet the College's academic requirements for the program.
- Register for the Dual Enrollment with your High School Counselor by the deadline.
Note:
Students who have previously taken dual enrollment courses do not need to complete another GCC application but must complete the registration form.
Parent's Responsibilities
As a parent of a dual enrolled student, it is your responsibility to:
- Follow-up with your daughter/son to be sure she/he completes and submits the Application for Admission and Registration forms.
- Sign the Certificate Section on page two of the Application for Admission if the student is under age 18.
- Submit payment (depending on the school system) to your child's school.
- Remind your daughter/son that she/he will be developing a permanent college academic record. All college level classes should be taken seriously.
Course Offerings
Dual Enrollment students may take courses in the academic, fine arts, and career and technical education programs. Germanna Community College and the participating high schools determine the specific dual enrollment courses offered each year.
The following courses may be offered by your high school:
