Dual Enrollment Orientation
What is Dual Enrollment? Earn high school and college credit College class taught on your high school campus during the school day. Teacher is certified as a college instructor
Benefits of Dual Enrollment The same challenging college curriculum that is offered on Yavapai College Campuses Hands on occupational training Transfer credits accepted by Arizona s State Universities Gain momentum on a college degree or certificate Make the high school to college transition less stressful Save your money - Dual Enrollment classes are FREE.
Who is Eligible? Students in public or charter schools Voluntary Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors Recommended by a teacher or counselor
Am I Ready For College? Regular Attendance Engaged in current classes Taking high school coursework seriously Come to class prepared Meet deadlines Prepared for tests, quizzes and projects Follow through with all project/assignment requirements Organized Have scheduled study time Are voluntarily making the commitment to start college early. Are persistent Ability to follow through on complex multi level tasks with limited supervision Can communicate needs Can juggle multiple responsibilities Evidence of using educational resources made available to them Ability to advocate for yourself Ability to set and meet goals
How Do I Get Started?
Apply For Admissions Apply to be a student Complete online application at www.yc.edu/quickstart Must use your legal name SS# is required and must be correct Email address is required Save your Log In Information
MyYC Account Student account Yavapai College ID number (Y number) View your college transcript Email account DegreeWorks
Meeting the Prerequisites Prerequisite A class that must be successfully completed prior to advancing to the higher level course Placement into: English 100 ENG 101 English 102 GRADES MATTER: Passing = C or better
Placement Scores Several ways to meet the prerequisites AIMS Reading SAT ACT COMPASS www.yc.edu/dualenrollment
Registration Your high school instructor or counselor will help you register Teachers provide you with the CRN Dual Enrollment classes can not be found searching the schedule You must register by the registration deadlines EACH semester
Dropping & Withdrawing If you start to struggle in a class Always talk with your teacher first Know when to ask for help Show motivation to improve Always talk with your high school counselor Contact a college academic advisor
Scholarships and Financial Aid DE classes can potentially impact future financial aid View the financial aid policy summary at www.yc.edu/dualenrollment You re creating a permanent transcript GPA matters! Attend your High School and College Financial Aid Nights
AP vs. Dual Enrollment Which program is right for you? Both programs put you on the path to earning credits towards a college degree while in high school. Your selection should be based on your: academic history educational goals career goals
Difference between AP and Dual Enrollment AP Classes Dual Enrollment Take AP standardized final exam Pay for the AP exam Required scores are needed to be awarded credit- can vary at each institution aztransfer.com Exam Equivalency College credit is earned with a C or higher aztransfer.com Course Equivalency
? Heather Mulcaire High School Programs Coordinator heather.mulcaire@yc.edu Call Academic Advising and schedule an in-person or phone appointment 928.776.2106 or 928.634.6510 1. This is your education and your responsibility 2. Typically, you know the way your high school and college works better than your parents 3. I need to make sure you are receiving accurate information 4. FERPA- Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act If YOU want Mom and Dad to be a part of our conversation, we invite them to participate in this process and support you as you work to accomplish your goals!