Dual Enrollment

Parent Resource Guide Dual Enrollment 2024

What is DUAL Enrollment?

Simply put, students are taking college classes during high school, dually enrolled both as a high school and college student.   Most students take courses at Carroll Community College, but some students attend other area colleges.  Dual Enrollment allows high school students the option to earn high school and college credits at the same time.  

How do the credits work?

DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDITS & GRADES - Approved courses earning college credit will be awarded credit and be reflected on the high school transcript.

• 1-credit and 2-credit college courses earn .5 CCPS credit
• 3-credit, 4-credit, and 5-credit college courses earn 1 CCPS credit
• Dual enrollment courses are transcripted with an additional 1.0 weight (5.0 scale).
• Grades will be calculated into the student's high school GPA.  Subject-specific credits may count toward high school graduation requirements.
• Students who withdraw from a dual enrollment course after the stated college withdrawal date will receive a "W" on their transcript.

Eligibility- Extra Curricular Activities- Dual Enrollment Implications & Reminders

• A student becomes ineligible for academic reasons if he/she earns less than a 2.0 weighted GPA for that marking period or receives a grade of “F” for any course in which the student is enrolled during the marking period.
• The final grade earned for dual enrollment will be identified in both the Quarter in which the course is completed and the Final Grade.  Quarter grades are used to determine Academic Eligibility and Final grades to determine GPA and Class Rank.
  • An indication of Withdrawal Failing (WF) is considered an “F” for the specific marking period in which it is received.
  • An Incomplete (I) is considered an “F” until the work is satisfactorily completed.
  • All courses, regardless of credits attempted, are calculated the same to determine academic eligibility at the end of each marking period.
• Students must maintain Full Time Enrollment Status to maintain Eligibility.
  • A student who withdraws after the college withdrawal date will receive a W. Students who withdraw from dual enrollment courses may fall below the minimum credit requirement threshold to maintain full time status.
  • The student must be enrolled in at least 3 courses, 2 of which must be credit-bearing.

NOTE- Please reference Administrative Regulation JPA 2 of 2, High School Eligibility- Extra Curricular Activities for additional clarification.

DUAL ENROLLMENT & GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Dual enrollment courses at Carroll Community College have been reviewed and several courses have been approved to meet a graduation requirement in the core content areas. To learn more about the courses that can meet a graduation requirement at Carroll Community College, communicate with your school counselor. 

An 11th and 12th grade student can request a Carroll Community College dual enrollment course to fulfill a graduation requirement. 9th and 10th grade students can only take dual enrollment for elective credits. 

Note: dual enrollment courses at post-secondary institutions other than Carroll Community College have not been approved to meet a CCPS graduation requirement. Credits earned at other post-secondary institutions may be eligible for elective credit.

The Early College (EC) Program lets CCPS students become full-time college students starting in the 11^th grade.  Students would be on track to earn both a high school diploma as well as an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in just 2 years.  Students must be class of 2027 or younger.  Steps:

Early College Program

• Apply in your 10^th grade year.  (https://shorturl.at/mIux3)
  • Class of 2027 – Spring 2025 for Fall admission 2025.
  • Class of 2028 and beyond – Fall of 10^th grade year for Fall admission 11^th grade year.
• Apply to Carroll Community College
• Complete 9^th & 10^th grade requirements, including statewide testing (English 10, Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, and Government.)
• Be College and Career Ready (CCR) by the end of 10^th grade.
• Have a 3.0 (unweighted) Grade Point Average
• Get accepted and start college in 11^th grade.
• Follow the Associate of Arts & Sciences – Early College Pathway
• Attend classes on Carroll’s main Washington Road campus and / or online
• Please note: parent / student provides own transportation.

Can I participate in an Internship and Dual Enrollment?

 Yes, some students are able to do both.

I am interested, what should I do?

Let your School Counselor know about your interest. For dual enrollment, students may need to take a college placement test to see if their academic preparation matches the college’s expectation.  All paperwork must be completed with the school counselor before each semester.  Registration can be no earlier than late Fall for Spring courses and Spring for Summer and Fall Dual Enrollment courses.

CCR Standard (updated 3.28.25)

CCPS Dual Enrollment 2025-2026 School Year

CCPS Dual Enrollment Steps (updated spring 2025)

CCPS Dual Enrollment Request Form

All Things Dual Enrollment Parent Presentation 4/8/2025 - 6PM

Early College Program - Associate of Arts & Sciences

Non-Credit Licensure and Certification Programs

Carroll Community College Resource

Dual Enrollment Courses (No Cost to Student) 2025-2026 with CCR Status