DUAL CREDIT. Dual Credit. A Guide to. Policy, Processing, Procedures, and Protocol Issue 10. Counselor Resource Manual. austincc.edu/dual DUAL CREDIT

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1 DUAL CREDIT austincc.edu/dual A Guide to Dual Credit Policy, Processing, Procedures, and Protocol Issue 10 Counselor Resource Manual DUAL CREDIT Austin Community College

2 INTRODUCTION Dual Credit Overview... 1 Welcome Letter from Director... 2 Dual Credit Team... 3 ACC - High School Liaison Assignments ACC Service Area by County & ISD Boundaries... 5 Residency Requirements... 6 CALENDAR ACC Calendar of Events APPLICATION Dual Credit Enrollment Steps... 9 ACC Online Admission Application PRE-ADVISING The Orientation Program (TOP) SAMPLE - TOP Certificate of Completion TESTING TSI & College Readiness ACC Math Placement Chart ACC Math Courses & Sequence TSI Assessment at ACC Requesting Official TSI Score Report ADVISING Student Advising Dual credit co-enrollment form SAMPLE Dual Credit Co-Enrollment Approval and Tuition Voucher ACC CORE Curriculum ACC Catalog & Online Course Schedule Student Proxy Authorization... 32

3 REGISTRATION Registration Do's and Don'ts Dual Credit Online Registration Worksheet How to Read the ACC Course Online Schedule Online Services & ACCeID ACCmail Common ACC Registration Holds Course Withdrawals PAYMENT Tuition and Fees COUNSELOR RESOURCES Scheduling ACC Courses at Your High School Campus Requesting Official ACC Transcripts Dual Credit Grade Report Graduating Dual Credit Seniors Foster Care Web Resources FORMS ACC Official Score Report Request and Release College Credit Transcript Request Credit-In-Escrow Dual Credit Fall Registration Form Dual Credit & ACCTech Student Data Form for Non-Citizen Texas Residents Residency Information Form Student Data Change Student Proxy Authorization... 56

4 The Dual Credit program allows eligible high school students residing in the ACC service area to enroll in academic and workforce college level courses while in high school. Courses that are a part of the ACC core curriculum, a workforce course leading to a certificate or degree, foreign language, and KINE 1304/1305 are eligible for the dual credit tuition and fees waiver. Dual credit students will be limited to a total of 12 ACC course tuition/fee waivers. Courses taken that are not eligible for the tuition and fees waiver and courses taken after the 12-course limit has been reached will be charged regular tuition and fees based on the student s residency. Courses dropped after the add/drop period for a session will count towards the 12-course waiver limit. High school students can earn college credit by taking Austin Community College classes at their high school, any ACC campus or center, or through ACC s distance learning. In addition to college credit, students may earn credit toward their high school graduation requirements by completing dual credit courses approved by their independent school district. Eligibility High school students may co-enroll in Austin Community College once they have: Successfully completed 8 th grade in a public, private, charter, or home school. Received permission from their parent/guardian, high school counselor, and Principal. Demonstrate college readiness in reading, writing, and math as required for the course(s) they wish to enroll at ACC. Costs In-taxing district students Students who live within the Austin, Del Valle, Elgin, Hays, Leander, Manor, and Round Rock independent school districts and the City of Austin portions of Eanes and Pflugerville independent school do not pay tuition, lab fees, student activity fees, or insurance fees for up to 12 eligible courses. Out-of-taxing district students Students who reside within the ACC service area but outside of ACC s tax district are assessed a $150 per-course fee for up to 12 eligible courses. This fee is waived if a student takes the course(s) at their high school campus. Students taking distance learning classes are charged the $150 percourse fee. Out-of-ACC-service-area students Students who reside outside of the ACC service area are not eligible for the dual credit tuition and fees waiver and are assessed regular tuition and fees and limited to three classes per academic year. The ACC service area can be found on page 6 and is established by the State of Texas Legislature. Other costs Students are required to pay for required textbooks and course materials. Textbook information can be obtained on the ACC online course schedule. Textbooks can average $100 dollars per ACC course. Students cannot be successful in a college course without the required textbook(s) and can be withdrawn from the class. Page 1

5 Dr. Richard Rhodes, President/CEO Dual Credit 5930 Middle Fiskville Road Austin, Texas (512) Welcome to a new academic school year with the ACC Dual Credit program! I would like to thank all high school counselors and the many high school staff members who spend countless hours assisting students enroll and register in ACC s dual credit program. We appreciate all of your efforts to help your students become ACC students and earn college credits while in high school. As a result of your outstanding cooperative efforts, the program continues to expand and grow. We have worked with many ISD s to develop a one and two year course sequence to maximize the number of college credits eligible high school students may earn while in high school. Most ISD s offer ACC classes during the regular school day, allowing all eligible students an opportunity to participate. For fall 2015, we have over 4,900 students enrolled and are offering 274 ACC sections in high schools throughout the ACC service area. With recent legislative changes, college ready high school students can now begin dual credit enrollment as early as ninth grade. Dual credit continues to provide an outstanding benefit to your students and their families. Students who complete a college course prior to high school graduation are twice as likely to earn a college degree. We hope you will continue to encourage your students to take classes according to their interests and needs, and that you will consider offering ACC classes on your high school campus or expanding your current course offerings. The dual credit team is dedicated to serving you and your students and we are extremely proud of our partnership with you. Best wishes for another great school year! Mison Zuñiga Dual Credit Director Page 2

6 Mison Zuñiga Eva Ruiz Angela Gosc Tanya Riddick Director Administrative Assistant/ Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant Test Coordinator Davelyn Forrest Zach Denton Jason Sanchez Natalie Almanza CCPP Manager, Austin ISD Dual Credit Specialist Dual Credit Specialist Dual Credit Specialist Katharine Bennett Dual Credit Specialist Naomi Garza Dual Credit Reports Specialist Page 3

7 Dual Credit Team: Mison Zuñiga, Director Phone: Fax: Eva Ruiz, Administrative Asst to Director Test Coordinator Phone: Angela Gosc, Administrative Asst Phone: Tanya Riddick, Administrative Asst Phone: Naomi Garza, Reports Phone: Davelyn Forrest Career Development & Dual Credit Manager for Austin ISD Phone: (512) Austin ISD: Akins Anderson Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Austin Bowie Crockett Eastside Memorial Garza Lanier Liberal Arts & Science Academy (LASA) McCallum Travis WHAT DOES A DUAL CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL LIAISON DO? Serves as an information resource for Dual Credit program, policies, procedures, and materials. Maintains a positive relationship between high schools and ACC. Develops, coordinates, and evaluates dual credit services on high school campus. Coordinates and delivers on site services, such as admissions, testing, and academic advising. Develops restricted ACC classes held on a high school campus; assists with promotion and recruitment of faculty where needed. Serves as primary contact for ACC faculty teaching on a high school campus. Creates recruitment and advising materials for assigned high schools. Troubleshoot student registration problems. We want to ensure that your question or problem is addressed as soon as possible. Please check with your liaison first. If you cannot easily reach your liaison, then don t hesitate to call the Dual Credit Office or Mison. Zach Denton Dual Credit Specialist Phone: (512) zdenton@austincc.edu Georgetown ISD: East View Georgetown Richarte Home School Jarrell Liberty Hill Private Round Rock ISD Cedar Ridge McNeil Round Rock Stony Point Success Westwood Jason Sanchez Dual Credit Specialist Phone: (512) jsanche1@austincc.edu Charter Leander ISD: Cedar Park Leander Rouse Vandegrift Vista Ridge Lago Vista Lake Travis Pflugerville ISD: Connally Hendrickson Pflugerville Westlake Natalie Almanza Dual Credit Specialist Phone: (512) natalia.almanza@austincc.edu Hays CISD: Live Oak Academy Hays Lehman Lockhart Luling San Marcos Katharine Bennett Dual Credit Specialist Phone: (512) kbennet1@austincc.edu Bastrop ISD Bastrop Cedar Creek Blanco Del Valle Dripping Springs LBJ - Johnson City Manor ISD: Manor New Tech Prairie Lea Smithville Wimberley ECS for Smarties, Issue 10 Page 4

8 Austin Community College Service Area, highlighted above. Students who reside outside of the ACC service area are not eligible for the dual credit tuition waiver. They are charged regular tuition and fees and are limited to three classes per academic year. County Bastrop Blanco Caldwell Hays Travis Williamson Independent School Districts Bastrop ISD, Elgin ISD*, Smithville ISD Blanco ISD, Johnson City ISD Lockhart ISD, Luling ISD, Prairie Lea ISD Dripping Springs ISD, Hays CISD*, San Marcos CISD, Wimberley ISD Austin ISD*, Del Valle ISD*, Eanes ISD**, Lago Vista ISD, Lake Travis ISD, Manor ISD*, Pflugerville ISD** Georgetown ISD, Jarrell ISD, Leander ISD*, Liberty Hill ISD, Round Rock ISD* *School districts within the ACC tax district. **School districts where a portion of the ISD boundary is in the City of Austin. Properties that pay City of Austin taxes are also a part of the ACC tax district. Page 5

9 To be considered a Texas resident, students must reside in Texas at least 12 months before enrollment into ACC and must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or non-citizen Texas resident. ACC recognizes the following classifications when determining tuition rates: In-Taxing District: Texas residents are considered in-district if their address on file in Admissions and Records is within ACC s taxing district. ACC s taxing district includes Austin, Del Valle, Elgin, Hays, Leander, Manor, and Round Rock Independent School Districts and properties that pay City of Austin property taxes. Property owners and their dependents living in Texas, outside the ACC tax district, but own property in-district and pay taxes supporting ACC, may be eligible for in-district tuition. A current property tax statement and dependency documents are required for verification each semester of enrollment. Property owners on most temporary visas are not eligible for in-district classification. Out-of-Taxing District: Texas residents who reside outside of the ACC tax district but within ACC service area are considered out of district, based on the address submitted on the ACC application. Out-of-ACC-service area: Students who reside outside of the ACC service area are not eligible for tuition waivers. Students are charged regular tuition and fees according to their residency status and are limited to three courses per academic year. Out-of-State: Out of state students that reside outside of the ACC taxing district and within the ACC service area will be charged $150 per course unless the class is taken on a high school campus. Non U.S. Citizen or Non-Permanent Resident Status: Students can obtain an ACC issued alternate ID number by completing the Dual Credit Student Data Form for Non-U.S. Citizen Texas Residents. Students are responsible for registering under the proper residency classification. Any questions concerning this classification should be clarified with the Admissions and Records Office before enrollment. Rules and regulations for determining residency status are defined under Title 3 of the Texas Education Code. To determine the appropriate residency classification, ACC is required to review enrollment documents for errors, inconsistencies, and misclassifications of residency. The College will take the necessary steps to see that appropriate adjustments are made if a misclassification occurs. Additional documentation of Texas residency may be required if the college determines that the information given on the enrollment documents is not adequate to verify residency. Page 6

10 ACC Calendar of Events Dual Credit August 2015 S M T W T F S th Fall 2015 Registration Ends 25 th Fall 2015 Classes BEGIN-16wk & 1 st 8wk October 2015 S M T W T F S th Fall st 8wks Final Withdraw Date 18 th Fall 2015 Classes END-1 st 8wk 19 th Fall 2015 Classes BEGIN-2 nd 8wk 19 th Spring 2016 (30+hrs) Registration BEGINS Advising for Spring 2016 December 2015 S M T W T F S th Summer 2016 Course Request DEADLINE 7 th Fall nd 8wk Final Withdraw Date 13 th Fall 2015 Semester END (all sessions) 23 rd Jan 1 st Winter Break/College CLOSED Registration for Spring 2015 September 2015 S M T W T F S th Labor Day Holiday/College CLOSED 21 st Fall 2015 Classes BEGIN-12wk November 2015 S M T W T F S nd Spring 2016 (1-29hrs) Registration BEGINS 16 th Spring 2016 NEW Registration BEGINS 19 th Fall wk & 12wk Final Withdraw Date 26 th -27 th Thanksgiving Holiday/College CLOSED NOTE: No ACC Wednesday closure for ACC Classes Advising & Registration for Spring 2016 January 2016 S M T W T F S th College Reopens after Winter Break 13 th Spring 2016 Registration Ends 18 th MLK, Jr. Holiday/College CLOSED 19 th Spring 2016 Classes BEGIN-16wk & 1 st 8wk Parent Information Sessions for Summer 2016 & Fall 2016 Page 7

11 ACC Calendar of Events Dual Credit February 2016 S M T W T F S th - Fall 2016 Course Request DEADLINE 15 th - Spring 2016 Classes BEGIN-12wk College Readiness Testing Summer 2016 & Fall 2016 April 2016 S M T W T F S th Spring wk & 12wk Final Withdraw Date Advising & Registration Summer 2016 & Fall 2016 March 2016 S M T W T F S th Spring 2016 Classes END-1 st 8wk 14 th -18 th - Spring Break/College CLOSED 21 st - Spring 2016 Classes BEGIN-2 nd 8wk May 2016 S M T W T F S th Spring nd 8wk Final Withdraw Date 15 th Spring 2016 Semester ENDS-all sessions 20 th Spring 2017 Course Request DEADLINE 30 th Memorial Day Holiday/College CLOSED 31 st Summer 2016 BEGIN 11wk & 1 st 6wks Registration Summer 2016 & Fall 2016 June 2016 S M T W T F S th Summer 2016 Classes BEGIN DC 1 st session Registration for Fall 2016 Classes July 2016 S M T W T F S th Independence Day Holiday/College CLOSED 6 th Summer 2016 Classes END ACC 1 st 6wks & DC 1 st Session 7 th Summer 2016 Classes BEGIN ACC/DC 2 nd 6wk Registration for Fall 2016 Classes Page 8

12 Enrollment Steps NEW Students Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 APPLICATION Submit online admission application at scroll down and click on BEGIN button. Activate ACCeID & ACCmail 24 hours after submission, instructions on reverse. ORIENTATION (TOP) Complete The Orientation Program (TOP) online at using your ACCeID. TESTING - College Readiness & Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) Visit with your high school counselor to determine if testing is required. You may be exempt from testing. See reverse for testing exemptions. If testing is required, schedule for TSI Assessment at any ACC Campus Assessment. The cost of the test is $ Complete the Pre Assessment Activity (PAA) prior to testing. The PAA can be completed online at print your Completion Certificate and present to testing staff upon arrival for ACC campus testing. ADVISING with High School Counselor AND ACC Advisor Meet with your high school counselor to obtain a Dual co-enrollment form with recommended ACC classes and required parent and high school signatures (counselor and Principal or designee). Meet with an ACC academic advisor, ACC counselor, or Dual credit specialist at your high school campus. See reverse for ACC campus advising locations. Submit form & test scores to the specialist on your high school campus OR to an ACC campus admissions and records office. RETURNING students only submit a new form for each subsequent semester. If requesting out of district course fee waiver, financial documentation must be submitted prior to registration. See your high school counselor for required documentation. REGISTER for ACC Classes Register for ACC classes online during the ACC registration period, using ACC Online Services ( Submission of the dual credit form does NOT register you into ACC classes. Failure to register will result in no college credit. TUITION PAYMENT Pay tuition by published payment deadlines, if you believe your balance is an error; contact the dual credit office immediately ( Call the Cashier s Office at 223-CASH for payment questions and options. You will be dropped from all classes for failure to make payment by published deadlines. RETURNING Students COMPLETE Steps 4-6 above for each ACC semester you plan to enroll. For more information, visit or call (512) Page 9

13 Important stuff for DUAL CRedit students to know!! ACCeID: Prior to registration, claim your ACCeID and set your password and security questions. From the ACC homepage ( select ACCeID from the row of links on the top of the page. Follow the three steps to obtain, activate, and set your security questions. Your ACCeID will give you full access to your ACC records using your ACC online services account. For assistance, contact the ACC Help Desk at (512) or ACC After activating your ACCeID, you can activate your permanent ACC secure student . All ACC notification are delivered to students via ACC address. Activate your ACC at and click Activation + Login Assistance on the left hand side, then click Activate ACCmail and follow prompts. You must have your ACCeID to activate your ACC . For assistance, contact the ACC Help Desk. Tuition and Fees Waiver: Austin Community College will waive tuition and fees for 12 courses per student, residing within the ACC taxing district. Out-of-district students will be charged a per-course fee for courses taken at any non-high school location or via distance learning for 12 courses per student, after which regular tuition and fees will be charged. Out-of-district students will not be charged the per-course fee if they take classes scheduled at a high school campus or demonstrate financial need through documented eligibility for free lunch or family eligibility for public assistance. The dual credit tuition and fees waiver can only be applied to college credit courses that are a part of the ACC core curriculum, a workforce course leading to a certificate or associate of applied science degree, foreign languages, and KINE 1304/1305. All remaining ACC courses will be assessed regular tuition and fees according to a student s residency. SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP): College records are permanent; therefore, it s important to maintain satisfactory academic progress while enrolled at ACC, even while in high school. Failure to do so may affect future college financial aid and/or transfer eligibility. The elements of SAP are grade point average, completion ratio, and maximum time frame. All students in the dual credit program must maintain a satisfactory academic progress (SAP) level of 2.0 GPA and 67% course completion rate. Students who fall below SAP will lose their tuition waiver for one probationary semester. Failure to maintain SAP for two semesters (consecutive or nonconsecutive) will result in a student being ineligible for the dual credit tuition and fees waiver. Dual credit students who do not maintain good academic standing are additionally subject to further disciplinary action as outlined in the ACC Student Handbook. TEXTBOOKS and course supplies are NOT included in tuition and fees. Textbooks can be purchased at an ACC Bookstore or other book retailers (average price per class is $100). ACC Campus Bookstores: PAYMENT: If applicable, pay your tuition and fees by the payment deadline. If payment is not made, you will be dropped from your course(s). If you receive a balance due at the time of registration and you believe it s an error, you MUST contact the Dual Credit office immediately or you will be dropped for non-payment. College Readiness Exemptions*: ACT: Composite 23, with 19 in English and 19 in math SAT: 1070 Combined critical reading and math, with 500 in CR and 500 in math STAAR: English III STAAR: Algebra II College Readiness Waivers*, while in high school: PLAN: Composite 23, with 19 in English and 19 in math PSAT: 107 Combined CR & M, with 50 in CR and 50 in math STAAR: English II (combined reading & writing test) scaled score of STAAR: Algebra I scaled score of and (70 or higher) in high school algebra II * Exemptions and Waivers established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Rev. 12/2015 For more information, visit or call (512) Page 10

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15 All asterisk (*) fields are required for application submission. If a student has submitted an ACC student application, the system will immediately display the following message in RED below. Page 12

16 IMPORTANT: The high school selected is how students are categorize for grades and all ACC reports; therefore, it s important for students to select the correct high school at the time of application, and notify the dual credit office, when transferring to another high school. Basis of Admission: Early College Start Students who are undecided on a college major, should select Type: Associate of Arts and Major: General Studies All 28 student demographics questions are required components of the application for admission. Students who do not complete this section will have applications that are incomplete and not upload to ACC s student database. Submitted applications are uploaded to ACC student database within 24 hours from the time of actual submission. ACCeID can be claimed and set up 24 hours after submission. Page 13

17 Orientation is mandatory for all first time college students beginning fall The online orientation program guides students through the Austin Community College admission and registration process. Students must log in using their ACCeID and password. Upon completion of the online orientation, student records will be updated the following work day to reflect completion. Students cannot register for classes until the orientation is completed. An ACCeID is available 24 hours after the ACC online application has been submitted online. Students can obtain their ACCeID by clicking on the What s my ACCeID? link. Once obtain, students can use the ACCeID First Time Login to set their password and required security questions to find and activate the ACCeID. Page 14

18 The Orientation Program (TOP) takes students about an hour for students to complete all seven sections. The orientation can be done in sections and will save at the completion of each section. Once complete with all seven sections, the orientation will update to their records the following week day. Students can also print the Certification of Completion for their dual credit folder as evidence of completion. Page 15

19 Beginning August 26, 2013, students who are new (freshmen) to college must comply with the New TSI Assessment. Students who previously tested on the older tests but did NOT enroll must retest on the new TSI Assessment. Students who tested and enrolled in a class can continue to use the older test results for placement. As colleges and universities transition to the new TSI Assessment, we will be able advise students based on multiple testing tools. TSI Assessment, New students beginning Aug 26, 2013 Phase I valid through summer Reading 351 Writing Essay 5+ OR Essay 4 and multiple choice 363+ Math 350 TSI Exemptions: SAT: 1070 combined critical reading and math, with a minimum of 500 on critical reading and math section. Scores must be from one sitting and not older than five years. ACT: 23 composite, minimum of 19 on both English and math sections. Scores must be from one sitting and not older than five years. STAAR (EOC): English III 4000+; Algebra II TSI waivers for dual credit only, while in high school: ACT-ASPIRE: 435 in English and 431 in math PLAN: 23 composite, minimum of 19 in English and 19 in math. Scores must be from one sitting and not older than five years. PSAT: 107 combined critical reading and math, minimum of 50 in critical reading and 50 in math. Scores must be from one sitting and not older than five years. See below for PSAT examples. STAAR (EOC): English II (combined Reading & Writing test) scaled score of STAAR (EOC): Algebra I scaled score of AND 70+ on high school Algebra II course Page 16

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26 The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) applies to all new college students. Follow these steps to determine your TSI status and any testing needs. The TSI assessment is offered at any ACC Assessment Office. Step 1. Verify TSI status with high school counselor or dual credit office Step 2. Complete TSI Pre-Assessment Activity Online Step 3. Pay testing fees If you need the assessment, pay your testing fees online or go to any campus Cashier Office. Save the printed receipt as proof you paid. Step 4. Schedule test Schedule your test. Arrange testing accommodations, if you are eligible. Step 5. Prepare for test Allow enough time to prepare for the test. Step 6. Test day Arrive on the scheduled assessment location, date, and time. Bring the following documents. Official photo ID Pre Assessment Activity completion certificate Testing fee receipt Allow at least five hours to complete all test sections. A diagnostic exam also may be required, depending on your results. Campus Assessment Offices: Cypress Creek Campus (512) cypasse@austincc.edu Bldg. 2000, Room 2116 Eastview Campus (512) evcasse@austincc.edu Bldg. 2000, Room 2155 Elgin Campus (512) egntest@austincc.edu Room 1353 Hays Campus (512) hystest@austincc.edu Room Highland Campus (512) hlctest@austincc.edu Bldg. HLC1, Room 2221 Northridge Camps (512) nrgasse@austincc.edu Bldg. 1000, Room 1109 Pinnacle Campus (512) pinasse@austincc.edu Room 706 Rio Grande Campus (512) rgcasse@austincc.edu Bldg. Annex, Room 153 Riverside Campus (512) rvsasse@austincc.edu Bldg. G, Room 8116 Round Rock Campus (512) rrcasse@austincc.edu Bldg. 2000, Room South Austin Campus (512) sacasse@austincc.edu Room 1112 Students whose primary language is not English should not test using the TSI Assessment. Students should be referred to a campus Assessment Office. ACC offers an alternative test ESOL Test. Initial testing is free of charge. Page 23

27 Students who have taken the college readiness test at Austin Community College but did not enroll in ACC classes can request an official TSI Assessment score report by completing the TSI Official Score Report Request and Release. The TSI Official Score Report Request and Release form is available online on the dual credit website or hardcopy located in Forms section of manual. Students who have taken an ACC class can request an official ACC transcript which includes any official TSI test results. The ACC Transcript Request form is available online on the dual credit website or hardcopy located in Forms section of manual. Page 24

28 All dual credits students must be advised each ACC semester before enrolling at Austin Community College. Students are advised by the high school counselor and advised by a dual credit specialist or ACC advisor at a campus. Co-enrollment forms submitted without required signatures will NOT be accepted. With high school counselor: Determines student enrollment eligibility Reviews college readiness and/or qualifying test scores. Completes the High School Counselor Section of dual credit form for eligible students. Records student qualifying scores or exemption on dual credit form. List ACC course(s) information when credit will be used for high school graduation (ex: HIST 1301). If ACC course will not be used for high school graduation, counselor signs Student and High School Counselor section of form, authorizing a dual credit specialist or ACC advisor to advise student on college-credit-only classes. Dual credit forms must be signed by high school counselor AND high school principal or designee. All forms must also be signed by student s parent/guardian unless student is 18 years old at the time of advising With dual credit specialist or ACC campus advisor/counselor: Student meets with dual credit specialist at scheduled high school advising event OR visits an ACC campus to meet with an academic advisor each semester. Dual credit specialist or ACC advisor verifies testing status and course eligibility. They also explain registration and payment information. Advising with an academic advisor is completed on a walk-in basis at all ACC campus Advising Centers. Upon completion of the advising session, students are sent to the campus Admissions Office to submit application paperwork, including the dual credit form. When registration is in progress, students are able to register 24 hours after submission of all required admissions documents. Advising with a specialist is completed at scheduled high school advising event based on appointments. Specialist will collect required application paperwork and submit to Admissions office for processing Advising is NOT registration. ACC Campus Advising Centers: Cypress Creek Bldg 2000 Room Eastview Bldg 2000 Room 2113 Elgin Room 1151 Hays Room Highland Bld. HLC1 Room 2300 Northridge Bldg 1000 Room Pinnacle Room 224 Rio Grande Bldg Annex Room 155 Riverside Bldg G Room 8116 Round Rock Bldg 1000 Room South Austin Room 1118 squarles@austincc.edu dzuniga@austincc.edu mhernan6@austincc.edu cduran@austincc.edu kjames@austincc.edu mtenorio@austincc.edu jboullos@austincc.edu robert.house@austincc.edu owensc@austincc.edu jpowell3@austincc.edu dhdz@austincc.edu Page 25

29 The dual credit co-enrollment approval and tuition voucher must be completed by student, high school counselor, high school Principal, parent (unless student is 18 years old), and submitted during the advising visit with a dual credit specialist or ACC advisor at an ACC campus every semester. Only eligible students should be given the multi-part dual credit form. To request additional forms, please contact the dual credit office at (512) or your request to dual@austincc.edu. Student completes ENTIRE top section in blue or black ink ONLY. High school counselor completes: (only sign in arrowed box if enrollment is college credit only) At the end of each semester, high schools will receive a Dual Credit Grade Report of all of your students who check the DO consent box. By consent, students are also allowing you to assist them through the enrollment steps. Page 26

30 DUAL CREDIT CO-ENROLLMENT APPROVAL and TUITION VOUCHER See REVERSE side before completing this form! PRESS firmly and use blue or black ink Dual Credit INSTRUCTIONS: The student and high school counselor (or parent, if home-schooled) should complete appropriate sections of this form together. Austin Community College cannot guarantee all college course sections will be available. The student s counselor may authorize ACC academic advisors to add alternate courses to those listed on this form. IMPORTANT: Students may register only for courses listed on this form and approved by a high school counselor and ACC advisor. Review payment information and deadlines online or contact the ACC Cashier s Office at (512) 223-CASH. Dual high school credit: The high school or independent school district determines whether ACC courses may be used for high school graduation credit. Supplemental high school paperwork may be required to meet school district policies. Student Section (PRINT and use blue or black ink) ACC Semester: FALL SPRING SUMMER Currently Attending: Public High School Charter School Status: New Student at ACC Year: Private High School Home School Returning Student Student s Last Name First Name Middle Initial Date Submitted Street Address (Student must reside in ACC service area to be eligible for possible tuition/fees waiver.) City State Zip Social Security Number Date of Birth Phone Number address High School/Home School Name Expected High School Graduation Month and Year: Check here if applying for Financial Need Waiver (out-of-district only attach documentation to this form prior to submission to ACC) Students note: Proof of passing or exemption scores for courses listed High School Counselor Section (Circle any that apply to student) below must accompany form for advising, if not on file at ACC Texas Success Initiative (TSI) College-Readiness/Testing Status Rdg & Wrt Exemption STAAR English II/III SAT/PSAT Combined + CR ACT/PLAN Composite + English Math Exemption STAAR Algebra I/II TSI Assessment (sections passed) R W M SAT/PSAT Combined + Math ACT/PLAN Composite + Math High school counselor must list below the ACC courses approved for college/high school credit ACC Course # ACC Course Title ACC Course # ACC Course Title Student and High School Counselor Section (or parent, if home-schooled) High school counselor signature below authorizes ACC advisor to recommend college credit courses without restriction for college credit only : REQUIRED SIGNATURES: Signature below acknowledges acceptance of conditions noted on the REVERSE side of this form. Attendance at Austin Community College requires all students to abide by all regulations of the college. Student must check one choice and sign below: I DO DO NOT consent for ACC faculty/staff to report grades and other educational record information directly to officials at my high school. Student Signature High School Counselor Signature High School Principal or Designee Signature High School Counselor's Printed Name Phone Number I approve the student s dual credit participation. Under FERPA, a parent may not obtain academic records or complete ACC processes for the student without the student s written permission, even if the student is a minor. ACC Advisor/Counselor Signature Student s Parent/Guardian Signature DISTRIBUTION: 1 st White- ACC A&R; 2 nd Canary- ACC Dual Credit Office; 3 rd Blue - High School Counselor; 4 th Gold -Student Print Name: Campus: SCRE Page 27

31 Participation in the Austin Community College Dual Credit program includes the following: 1. To be eligible for enrollment as a Dual Credit (DC) student, you must have completed the 8 th grade and enrolled in high school, and demonstrate college readiness for the ACC courses you wish to enroll. 2. You must meet all academic skills and college course prerequisites applicable to the course(s) for which you enroll. ACC reserves the right to withdraw a student who does not meet requirements. 3. Tuition and Fees Waiver: Austin Community College will waive tuition and fees for 12 courses per student, residing within the ACC taxing district. Out-of-district students will be charged a per-course fee for courses taken at any non-high school location or via distance learning for 12 courses per student, after which regular tuition and fees will be charged. Out-of-district students will not be charged the per-course fee if they take classes scheduled at a high school campus or demonstrate financial need through documented eligibility for free lunch or family eligibility for public assistance. The dual credit tuition and fees waiver can only be applied to college credit courses that are a part of the ACC core curriculum, a workforce course leading to a certificate or associate of applied science degree, foreign languages, and KINE 1304/1305. All remaining ACC courses will be assessed regular tuition and fees according to a student s residency. Review payment information carefully during registration. Dual students who reside outside of the ACC service area will be charged regular tuition and fees at the rate applicable to student residency. 4. All students in the dual credit program must maintain a satisfactory academic progress (SAP) level of 2.0 GPA and 67% course completion rate. Students who fall below SAP will lose their tuition waiver for one probationary semester. Failure to maintain SAP for two semesters (consecutive or nonconsecutive) will result in a student being ineligible for the dual credit tuition and fees waiver. Dual credit students who do not maintain good academic standing are additionally subject to further disciplinary action as outlined in the ACC Student Handbook. 5. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): College records are permanent; therefore, it s important to maintain satisfactory academic progress while enrolled at ACC, even while in high school. Failure to do so may impact future college financial aid and transfer eligibility. The elements of SAP are grade point average, completion rate, and maximum time frame requirements. 6. Schedule changes can be made during the designated add/drop period for each semester. Classes dropped after the add/drop period has ended will count as a tuition waiver used. Classes dropped after the official reporting date for a session will record as a W on official college records and may impact satisfactory academic progress (SAP) for future financial aid eligibility. If you have questions about your SAP status, contact the Dual Credit office or visit an ACC advising or counseling office at an ACC campus. For questions, please contact the Dual Credit office at (512) You own your college academic records. Even if you are a minor, your academic records may not be released to your parent or guardian without your consent, under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 8. College course content and ACC expectations of students are not modified in any way to accommodate a student under age Dual high school credit is determined by each independent school district or high school, not ACC. 10. If you do not consent for ACC to report college records to high school officials, you must provide an official ACC transcript to your high school to transfer grades. Other student information, such as test scores and withdrawals must be reported directly by you as required by your high school, if you do not consent. Official ACC transcripts are available 1-2 weeks after the last day of each session and can be requested using ACC online services. Transcripts are also available in person at any ACC Campus Admissions and Records office. 11. ACCeID: A secure ACC student account number can be activated and claimed 24 hours after your online admission application is submitted at Once obtained, your ACCeID will give your full access to your ACC college records, including class schedules, transcripts, TSI status, etc. If you have claimed your ACCeID, but have forgotten it, you can reset online at or by contacting the ACC Helpdesk at (512) , online at or helpdesk@austincc.edu. 12. TEXTBOOKS and course supplies are not included in the tuition and fees waiver. Textbooks can be purchased at an ACC Bookstore or other book retailers (average cost is $100 per course). ACC Bookstores can be found at all ACC campuses or online at ACC reserves the right to modify its programs, policies, and procedures as needed without prior notice. Need more information? Visit the Dual Credit website at (512) dual@austincc.edu Page 28

32 Core Curriculum To be used with transfer programs or Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees Students should visit with an academic advisor to ensure that they take the correct courses for their ACC degree program in addition to the major for their chosen transfer college or university. Texas law mandates that all state- supported colleges and universities offer a core curriculum of at least 42 credits that will automatically transfer to all Texas public colleges and universities. ACC will designate core curriculum courses completed by a student on the official ACC transcript. If a student satisfies all component areas, the message Core Curriculum Completed will appear on the transcript, and that block of courses must be substituted for the receiving institution s core curriculum. Students may not be required to take additional core curriculum courses unless the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved a larger core for the receiving institution. Students who transfer without completing the core curriculum receive academic credit for each of the courses they successfully completed in the ACC core curriculum. TCCNS# Former ACC# Course Title TCCNS# Former ACC# Course Title Communication 6 credits/2 courses (Code 010) Mathematics 3 credits/1 course (Code 020) Selection may depend on placement, pre- requisites, major, and transfer university. Creative Arts 3 credits/1 course (Code 050) Selection may depend on major and transfer university. American History 6 credits/2 courses (Code 060) Can be taken in any order Government/ Political Science 6 credits/2 courses (Code 070) Can be taken in either order or concurrently ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302 ENGL 2311 MATH 1314 MATH 1316 MATH 1324 MATH 1332 MATH 1333 MATH 1342 MATH 1425 MATH 2412 MATH 2413 ARTS 1301 ARTS 1303 ARTS 1304 DANC 2303 DRAM 1310 DRAM 2366 DRAM 2367 MUSI 1306 HIST 1301 HIST 1302 HIST 2301 HIST 2327 HIST 2328 HIST 2381 GOVT 2305 GOVT 2306 ENG 1613 ENG 1623 ENG 1633 MTH 1743 MTH 1753 MTH 1643 MTH 1513 MTH 1573 MTH 1563 MTH 1674 MTH 1764 MTH 1854 ART 1713 ART 1723 ART 1733 DNC 1623 DRM 1613 RTF 1613 RTF 1623 MUS 1753 HIS 1613 HIS 1623 HIS 1693 HIS 2380 HIS 1663 HIS 1633 GOV 2613 GOV 2623 English Composition I English Composition II Technical and Business Writing College Algebra Trigonometry Mathematics for Business & Economics College Mathematics Mathematics for Measurement Elementary Statistics Business Calculus and Applications I Precalculus: Functions and Graphs Calculus I Introduction to the Visual Arts Art History I Art History II History and Appreciation of Dance Introduction to Theatre Film Appreciation Film History Music Appreciation United States History I United States History II History of Texas Mexican- American History I Mexican- American History II US History I: African- American Emphasis United States Government Texas State and Local Government Language, Philosophy, and Culture 3 credits/1 course (Code 040) Considerable overlap exists between this area and the Component Area Option. Consult with an advisor to coordinate selections. Selection may depend on major and transfer university. Literature II courses may be taken without having taken Literature I. Literature courses have a prerequisite of ENGL 1302 with a C or better. ARAB 2311 ARAB 2312 CHIN 2311 CHIN 2312 ENGL 2322 ENGL 2323 ENGL 2327 ENGL 2328 ENGL 2332 ENGL 2333 ENGL 2342 ENGL 2343 FREN 2311 FREN 2312 GERM 2311 GERM 2312 HIST 2311 HIST 2312 HUMA 1301 HUMA 1302 HUMA 1315 JAPN 2311 JAPN 2312 LATI 2311 LATI 2312 PHIL 1301 PHIL 1304 PHIL 1316 PHIL 1317 PHIL 2306 RUSS 2311 RUSS 2312 SGNL 2301 SGNL 2302 SPAN 2311 SPAN 2312 SPAN 2313 SPAN 2315 ENG 2613 ENG 2623 ENG 2633 ENG 2643 ENG 2653 ENG 2663 ENG 2713 ENG 2723 FRN 2613 FRN 2623 GER 2613 GER 2623 HIS 1673 HIS 1683 HUM 1613 JPN 2613 JPN 2623 LAT 2613 LAT 2623 PHL 1613 PHL 1623 RUS 2613 RUS 2623 SPN 2613 SPN 2623 Arabic III Arabic IV Chinese III Chinese IV British Literature I British Literature II American Literature I American Literature II World Literature I World Literature II Introduction to Literature Introduction to Literature: Special Topics French III French IV German III German IV Western Civilization I Western Civilization II Humanities: Prehistory to Renaissance Humanities: Renaissance to Present Art in Contemporary Society Japanese III Japanese IV Latin III Latin IV Introduction to Philosophy Introduction to Comparative Religion History of Eastern Religions History of Western Religions Ethics Russian III Russian IV American Sign Language (ASL) III American Sign Language (ASL) IV Spanish III Spanish IV Spanish III for Spanish Speakers Spanish IV for Spanish Speakers Page 29

33 TCCNS# Former ACC# Course Title TCCNS# Former ACC# Course Title Life & Physical Sciences 6 credits/2 courses (Code 030) Selection may depend on major and transfer university. Some lecture courses may require co- enrollment in a lab not listed. Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 credits/1 course (Code 080) Selection may depend on major and transfer university. ANTH 2301 ASTR 1303 ASTR 1304 ASTR 1403 ASTR 1404 BIOL 1309 BIOL 1406 BIOL 1407 BIOL 1408 BIOL 1409 BIOL 1411 BIOL 1413 BIOL 1414 BIOL 1415 BIOL 1424 BIOL 2106 BIOL 2206 BIOL 2304 BIOL 2305 BIOL 2306 BIOL 2316 BIOL 2404 BIOL 2406 BIOL 2420 BIOL 2421 CHEM 1305 CHEM 1311 CHEM 1312 CHEM 2323 CHEM 2325 ENVR 1301 ENVR 1302 GEOG 1301 GEOL 1301 GEOL 1305 GEOL 1403 GEOL 1404 GEOL 1445 PHYS 1401 PHYS 1402 PHYS 1405 PHYS 1407 PHYS 2425 PHYS 2426 ANTH 2302 ANTH 2351 ECON 2301 ECON 2302 GEOG 1302 GEOG 1303 PSYC 2301 SOCI 1301 ANT 2403 PHYS 1311/ ASTR 1613 PHYS 1312/ ASTR 1623 PHYS 1411 BIO 1603 BIO 1654 BIO 1664 BIO 1684 BIO 1694 BIO 1424 BIO 1824 BIO 1814 BIO 1671 BIO 1672 BIO 1613 BIO 2653 BIO 1704 BIO 2704 PSC 1603 PSC 1643 GOG 2403 GEO 1633 GEO 1614 GEO 1624 GEO 1643 PHY 1614 PHY 1624 PHY 2614 PHY 2624 ANT 2423 ANT 2413 ECO 1633 ECO 1623 GOG 2413 GOG 2433 PSY 1613 SOC 1613 Physical Anthropology Stellar Astronomy Solar System Astronomy Stellar Astronomy w/lab Solar System Astronomy w/lab Life on Earth Cellular and Molecular Biology Structure and Function of Organisms Unity of Life Diversity of Life General Botany General Zoology Introduction to Biotechnology Introduction to Biotechnology II Native Plants Environmental Biology, Lab Environmental Biology, Lecture Human Anatomy, Lecture Human Physiology, Lecture The Living Planet Genetics, Lecture Intro to Anatomy and Physiology Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Microbiology for the Health Sciences Microbiology Introduction to Chemistry, Lecture General Chemistry I, Lecture General Chemistry II, Lecture Organic Chemistry I, Lecture Organic Chemistry II, Lecture Intro to Environmental Science Issues in Environmental Science Physical Geography Natural Hazards and Disasters Environmental Geology Physical Geology Historical Geology Introduction to Oceanography General College Physics I General College Physics II Conceptual Physics I Conceptual Physics II Engineering Physics I Engineering Physics II Introduction to Archaeology Cultural Anthropology Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Microeconomics Introduction to Cultural Geography World and Regional Geography Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Sociology Component Area Option 6 credits/2 courses (Code 090) Considerable overlap exists between this area and Language, Philosophy and Culture. Consult with an advisor to coordinate selections. Selection may depend on major and transfer university. Many associate degrees at ACC require a SPCH course. Literature II courses may be taken without having taken Literature I. Literature courses have a prerequisite of ENGL 1302 with a C or better. Students entering ACC with fewer than 12 credit hours are required to take EDUC 1100, 1200, or 1300, depending on their major. One credit hour of each four credit hour science and mathematics course in those respective areas of the Core Curriculum may be applied to the Component Area Option (for example, one credit hour of MATH 2413 or of PHYS 1405). ARAB 2311 ARAB 2312 BIOL 2101 BIOL 2102 BIOL 2116 CHEM 1105 CHEM 1111 CHEM 1112 CHEM 2123 CHEM 2125 CHIN 2311 CHIN 2312 EDUC 1100 EDUC 1200 EDUC 1300 ENGL 2322 ENGL 2323 ENGL 2327 ENGL 2328 ENGL 2332 ENGL 2333 ENGL 2342 ENGL 2343 FREN 2311 FREN 2312 GERM 2311 GERM 2312 HIST 2311 HIST 2312 HUMA 1301 HUMA 1302 HUMA 1315 JAPN 2311 JAPN 2312 LATI 2311 LATI 2312 MATH 2414 PHIL 1301 PHIL 1304 PHIL 1316 PHIL 1317 PHIL 2306 RUSS 2311 RUSS 2312 SGNL 1401 SGNL 1402 SGNL 2301 SGNL 2302 SPAN 2311 SPAN 2312 SPAN 2313 SPAN 2315 SPCH 1311 SPCH 1315 SPCH 1318 SPCH 1321 BIO 2653 ENG 2613 ENG 2623 ENG 2633 ENG 2643 ENG 2653 ENG 2663 ENG 2713 ENG 2723 FRN 2613 FRN 2623 GER 2613 GER 2623 HIS 1673 HIS 1683 HUM 1613 JPN 2613 JPN 2623 LAT 2613 LAT 2623 MTH 1864 PHL 1613 PHL 1623 RUS 2613 RUS 2623 SPN 2613 SPN 2623 M/A SPE 1603 SPE 1613 SPE 1623 Arabic III Arabic IV Human Anatomy, Lab Human Physiology, Lab Genetics, Lab Introduction to Chemistry, Lab General Chemistry I, Lab General Chemistry II, Lab Organic Chemistry I, Lab Organic Chemistry II, Lab Chinese III Chinese IV Effective Learning: Strat. Coll. Success Effective Learning: Strat. Coll. Success Effective Learning: Strat. Coll. Success British Literature I British Literature II American Literature I American Literature II World Literature I World Literature II Introduction to Literature I Introduction to Literature: Special Topics French III French IV German III German IV Western Civilization I Western Civilization II Humanities: Prehistory to Renaissance Humanities: Renaissance to Present Art in Contemporary Society Japanese III Japanese IV Latin III Latin IV Calculus II Introduction to Philosophy Introduction to Comparative Religion History of Eastern Religions History of Western Religions Ethics Russian III Russian IV American Sign Language (ASL) I American Sign Language (ASL) II American Sign Language (ASL) III American Sign Language (ASL) IV Spanish III Spanish IV Spanish III for Spanish Speakers Spanish IV for Spanish Speakers Introduction to Speech Communication Public Speaking Interpersonal Communication Business & Professional Communication Page 30