Frequently Asked Questions About Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment gives high school students the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit at the same time.
High school students interested in dual enrollment are eligible to participate beginning the summer semester after their 9th grade year with a 2.5 or higher cumulative unweighted high school GPA.
High school students can begin taking courses the summer semester after their 9th grade year.
Depending on the course, students have the option to take classes on our campus, online, or at their high school.
Yes. Home schooled students will need to have their statement of eligibility signed by their cover school (if applicable) or a parent/ guardian.
The application process consists of two steps: first, applying for admission to ESCC, and second, completing the initial section of the statement of eligibility. Once a student has filled out their portion of the statement of eligibility, it is forwarded to their school counselor for approval.
For the 2024 – 2025 school year, ESCC is fortunate to be able to fully fund the tuition, fees and book rentals for all Dual Enrollment students, made possible by the Workforce Develop Grant (awarded annually). Students who fail or withdraw from a course will be responsible for paying the tuition, fees and book rentals should they decide to retake that course.
Dual Enrollment students are not eligible to apply for Pell grants or student loans. In order to qualify for Pell grants or student loans, students must have a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) credential.
Students should contact their high school counselor to determine course eligibility. Please note that Dual Enrollment students may not take courses numbered below 100.
A placement score is needed to determine a students’ eligibility for English, Math and certain Science classes. The ACT and the Accuplacer can be used for placement.
Students can take the Accuplacer in Boll Weevil Central from Monday to Thursday between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm. No appointment is necessary, but please ensure you have enough time to complete the test. While there is no time limit, sessions typically last around 90 minutes.
Dual Enrollment students must follow the academic calendars of both their high school and ESCC. For example, if your high school is closed due to a holiday or inclement weather, but Enterprise State is open, you are required to attend your college class and complete assignments as assigned.
In most cases, academic transfer courses will transfer to colleges and universities in Alabama. Students and parents are strongly encouraged to view and complete a transfer guide to the Alabama 4-year college/ university of their choice. (alabamatransfers.com)
A course drop occurs during the drop/add period (usually the first two days of the course). It does not appear on your transcript or affect your GPA. Withdrawing from a course happens after the drop/add period but before the withdrawal deadline. A “W” grade appears on your transcript, but it does not affect your GPA.
Students who withdraw from a course will be suspended from the program for a minimum of one term. This one-term suspension may not be served over the summer, and students may not re-enroll until the suspension has been served. For re-entry, the students must reapply to the program and must meet the minimum grade point average requirements.
Yes. You are pressing start on your college transcript and college GPA. Grades earned in dual enrollment classes will both appear on your college transcript and factor into your college GPA. This means that you will already have a college GPA as an incoming freshman.
No. No matter how many dual enrollment courses you complete in high school, you will still be considered a freshman entering college and would be eligible for freshman scholarships.
Yes. Dual enrollment students attending ESCC after high school graduation are required to re-apply for admissions.
Both types of courses are beneficial for students wishing to pursue post-secondary education. Dual Enrollment courses award credit as long as the student passes the class, while AP classes prepare students for an exam that can lead to college credit based on their performance.
Dual Enrollment provides students with college credit that counts toward both high school and college graduation requirements, while Accelerated Credit allows students to take advanced courses for college credit only.