Dual Credit at Collin College

Academic Partnerships

Academic PartnershipsRaul Martinez Jr.

Special Admissions Coordinator972.516.5086

rjmartinez@collin.edu

AHS Dual Credit Coordinator

Melissa Blank

AHS College and Career Center

300 Rivercrest Blvd.

Allen, TX 75002

972-727-0400, ext. 1119

Melissa_Blank@allenisd.org

What is Dual Credit? • Dual Credit – Credit earned for

both high school and college at the same time.

• Begin a college transcript: transfer options

&

Transfer U

Dual Credit• Available with permission from your

high school Dual Credit Coordinator or Advisor– SENIORS may take up to 3 courses

per semester (*4 with special approval)

– JUNIORS may take up to 2 courses per semester.

• Students complete the entire Collin College Admissions Process, plus a Permission Form for Registration. *For special permission see Melissa Blank

CTE ContactGena Martin

gsmartin@collin.edu

972-881-5638

Technical Dual CreditOffered at Allen High School

Spring 2013• ITNW 1358 Network +• DFTG 2319 Intermediate CADD• ENGR 1201 Intro to Engineering • CHEF 1305 Sanitation and Safety

2012-2013 Technical Dual Credit Course Offerings CETT 1403 DC Circuits

CETT 1405 AC Circuits

CPMT 2302 Digital Home Technology Integration

CPMT 1405 IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software

EECT 1407 Convergence Technologies – Convergence+

ENGR 1201 Introduction to Engineering

ENGR 1304 Engineering Graphics

ENGT 1407 Digital Fundamentals

DFTG 1309 Basic Computer Aided Drafting

DFTG 2319 Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting

DFTG 2332 Advanced Computer Aided Drafting

ITCC 1301 & 1304 CCNA1 and CCNA2

ITCC 2308 & 2310 CCNA3 and CCNA4

INDS 1371 Introduction to Green Design

RBTC 1305 Robotic Fundamentals

SMFT 1471 Fundamentals of Solar Cell Engineering

Spring 2013 Courses Available to New Dual Credit Students

• Students who have not taken a dual credit course before may only enroll in the following courses:– Government, Economics, Sanitation and

Safety (Enrollment in Culinary Arts is a pre-requisite), Intro to Engineering, and Network+.

– Other courses may be available off campus—see Mrs. Blank in the CCC for more info.

A few things to consider…• College Calendar vs AHS Calendar

• FERPA and Personal Responsibility

• Add/Drop/Withdraw – AHS Deadlines– Impact on graduation

• “C” or better rule

ACCESS• ACCESS is Accommodations at Collin

County for Equal Support Services.

• Follows ADA guidelines by providing reasonable accommodations, individual attention, and support for students with disabilities who need assistance with any aspect of their campus experience such as accessibility, academics, testing, and registration.

I am ready to sign up for dual credit …

what do I do now?

Start with your

Dual Credit Coordinator in the AHS

College/Career Center and your House

Counselor!

Checklist

Admission: •Submit an Application •Official Transcript•Meningitis Vaccination•Complete the TSI requirements Registration: •Register with an Academic Advisor•Pay for Courses & Books

Application for Admission• WHEN do I apply?

– You may apply online for Spring 2013 now. There is no fee.

• How? – Complete online with the Texas

Common Application at www.applytexas.org.

Transcript• Collin needs the most recent

transcript for every new dual credit student.

• It is used to meet testing requirements and set prerequisites.

• It can help prove residency and defines your status.

Texas Succes

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• The TSI is designed to measure competency in reading, writing, and mathematics.

• It is used for placement purposes.

• All students not eligible for an exemption must take an approved placement test prior to enrolling in any Texas public college or university.

TSI ExemptionsTAKS-Exit Level11th Grade

2200Math

2200Verbal

3Writing SubScore

ACT 19Math

19Verbal

23Composite

SAT I 500Math

500Verbal

1070Composite

TSI What will I need to

do?• Get a testing referral from

Admissions.• Pay at the cashier; cost is $29. • Make an appointment at the

Testing Center at any of the three main campuses.

What if my TSI scores are low?

The purpose of this assessment is to find out what level you should start your coursework.

If you do not place at “college level”, that means you need to focus on your high school work at this time. - This is NOT uncommon.

Register for Coursesin the College and Career

Center• Dual Credit students must register in

person with a photo ID. • You will need your completed permission

form with the required signatures. • Pay attention to AHS deadlines for

add/drop and payment.

Spring 2013 Important Dates• Students may begin the Spring 2013 process now

• AHS students have a priority registration date - – Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 from 4:00-6:30 pm

in the AHS College and Career Center.

• Registration must be completed by January 3rd

• Payment due: January 3rd at 8 pm.

• Spring semester: January 22-May 17, 2013

Tuition• $37 per credit hour for students residing in

Collin County

• $73 per credit hour for student residing out of Collin County

• $128 per credit hour for out of state or out of country students

Get Books• You have to buy books in college.• You can find out which books to get from

the Collin College bookstore by going online to their website - www.collin.edu.

• You may purchase books from your preferred retailer (list available in the AHS College and Career Center).

What if my student cannot attend registration?

• Parents may register for their student with a letter of release and a photo ID.

• The letter is only good for one day. • Needs to include the student’s name, your

name, the date, what you are going to do and the student’s signature (letter available in the AHS College and Career Center).

• Dean of Students-Plagiarism• Free Collin College Resources• Student ID’s • Parking Pass - free and

recommended• Weather Closings• Transcripts

What else?

Allen High school• Necessary forms will be located in

Naviance• Concurrent/Dual credit of guidelines and

procedures for Spring 2013• Bacterial Meningitis waiver • Order transcript from the College and

Career Center

Academic PartnershipsRaul Martinez Jr.

Special Admissions Coordinator972.516.5086

rjmartinez@collin.edu