Dual Credit Program. Nicole Barnes. Presented by. Special Admissions Coordinator/Advisor Preston Ridge Campus, Frisco

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1 Dual Credit Program Presented by Nicole Barnes Special Admissions Coordinator/Advisor Preston Ridge Campus, Frisco

2 What is dual credit? & You earn high school and college credit for the same course! Courses taught by Collin College professor at your HS or on a Collin campus Begin a college transcript transfer options

3 Academic Course Offerings Fall 2013 Spring 2014 ENGL1301 ENGL1302 GOVT 2305 or ECON 2302 GOVT 2305 or ECON 2302 Available to Seniors MATH 1314 Academic courses satisfy Texas Core Curriculum Transferable to most public four year colleges/universities in Texas Please check with private and out-of-state institutions

4 Transfer U transferu.collin.edu

5 Fall 2013 Technical Dual Credit Engineering Fall 2013 Spring 2014 College Engineering (ENGR 1201) Cisco Computer Networking Cisco 3 (ITCC 2308) Cisco 4 (ITCC 2310) Electronics DC Circuits (CETT 1403) Digital Fundamentals (CETT 1425) Juniors and Seniors are eligible, must have completed Algebra II

6 Engineering Path Fall 2013 College Engineering

7 CISCO Computer Networking Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Cisco 3 Cisco 4

8 Electronics Fall 2013 Spring 2014 DC Circuits Digital Fundamentals

9 Fall 2013 Complete Schedule Use this to fill out your blue course add form for registration Includes important dates and deadlines

10 Dual Credit Eligibility Students complete the entire admissions process plus a permission form for registration at Collin College Available with permission from your high school each semester for every course Must be college ready as defined by Texas Success Initiative (TSI) testing standards (more details to follow) Students must earn a C or better in each course to maintain participation in the program

11 Things to consider HS and Collin calendar may be different You follow the Collin calendar Holidays may vary Collin College may hold classes at the high school if the high school building is open, even when high schools are not in session (ex: teacher work day) If the high school site is not available, professors may make arrangements for online assignment or hold class at Collin campus Weather closings--if the location where your class is held closes, you do not have class

12 Things to consider Attendance and Time Management is very important! Attendance policies vary by professor Get to know the course syllabus Keep a planner For every hour that you are in class, plan to spend at least 2-3 hours outside of class studying and preparing for next class Find the right balance between your course load and extracurricular activities

13 Things to consider FERPA and Personal Responsibility Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Federal law that ensures privacy of student educational records (begins when student starts college regardless of age) Collin cannot share grades, course schedules, test scores, etc. with parents Students opportunity to gain new responsibilities and act on his/her own behalf

14 Things to consider Collin College deadlines for Drop/Withdraw Listed in Collin College registration guide Drop is before the term s census date and will not appear on college transcript Withdraw is after term s census date and will appear as W on college transcript, does not affect GPA Must complete paperwork on Collin campus Impact on graduation Discuss with your HS counselor

15 Things to consider Collin College Student Handbook You are a college student! Abide by all policies, procedures and decisions of the college as outlined in the current Student Handbook (available online) Dean of Students Plagiarism/Discipline

16 I am ready to sign up for dual credit What do I do now?

17 Start with your High School Counselor!

18 Checklist Admissions: 1. Submit an Application 2. Submit Official HS Transcript 3. Submit Proof or Request for Exception - Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Testing: 4. Complete the TSI requirements Registration: 5. Register with an Academic Advisor After Registration 6. Pay Tuition 7. Buy books 8. Get Student ID and Parking Sticker

19 1. Application for Admission WHEN do I apply? You may apply online now for fall 2013! Must be complete before anything else can occur at Collin. HOW? Complete online with the Texas Common Application at ApplyTexas.org

20 Questions on ApplyTexas.org Create an account/profile and then an application. Collin is a two year school. Choose the McKinney location. You may select any available choice for major. Under Admissions Basis, you will select Dual Credit. Residency/tuition is decided based on your answers on the application. -Questions? Please contact our Admissions and Records office

21 2. High School Transcript Collin needs the most recent high school transcript for every student. It is used to meet testing requirements and set prerequisites. It can help prove residency and defines your status. May have vaccination information. Your HS will provide to us--make sure they know you want to participate.

22 3. Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination State Law (SB 1107) requires all students under the age of 30 entering a higher education institution to show proof of having the vaccine prior to the start of the term. This is an admissions requirement for Collin College and should be completed before registration. May sign Request for Exception if taking courses on HS campus only (purple form in packet).

23 4. Texas Success Initiative (TSI) The TSI is designed to measure competency in reading, writing, and mathematics. Students need a status in all subject areas. It is used for placement purposes. Students must place at college level in reading and writing to take any course. Students wanting to take a math course or courses with math placement requirements, must take a Collin College math assessment regardless of exemptions.

24 TSI Exemptions TAKS-Exit Level 11 th Grade 2200 Math 2200 ELA 3 Writing Subscore ACT 19 Math SAT 1 Minimum 500 Math 19 Verbal Minimum 500 Critical Reading 23 Composite 1070 Combined Math and Critical Reading ACT/SAT scores must be sent from the testing source directly to Collin College TAKS scores will be on your high school transcript

25 TSI What will I need to do? Get a testing referral from Admissions and Records Office or Academic Advising. Pay the cashier, cost is $29. Schedule an appointment to test with any campus Testing Center. See an Academic Advisor to review your results.

26 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.

27 Checklist Review Admissions and Testing Complete! 1. Submitted an Application 2. Submitted official HS Transcript 3. Submitted Meningitis Vaccination or Request for Exception 4. Met the TSI requirements Now you are ready for registration (step #5)!

28 5. Register for Courses with an Academic Advisor 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 deadlines for add/drop.

29 Fall 2013 Important Dates You can apply online at ApplyTexas.org now! Early registration is 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19 th at Collin College s Preston Ridge Campus conference center in Frisco. This is the early day, not the only day! Regular registration on Collin College campuses is June 20 th -July 31 st Registration and payment must be complete by Wednesday, July 31 st at 8 p.m. Fall semester is August 26 th -December 15 th

30 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 date, student s name, your name, what you are going to do, and the student s signature. Template available online! from Collin.edu click on Admissions, Forms, and Permit to Register for Another Person

31 6. Pay Tuition $38 per credit hour for students residing in Collin County=$116 for a 3 credit hr course $75 per credit hour for students residing out of Collin County=$227 for a 3 credit hr course $135 per credit hour for out of state or out of country students=$407 for a 3 credit hr course Tuition waived for students qualifying for free or reduced lunch at the high school *Total cost per 3 credit hour course includes a $2 per semester student records fee

32 7. Get Books You have to buy books in college! You can find out which books you need by going online to the bookstore s website a couple of weeks before the semester begins. You may purchase books from your preferred retailer.

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36 8. College ID and Parking Sticker Pick up from a Student Life office on any campus Both are FREE! Allows you to use campus services IDs available August 15 th for fall Do not need for first day of class please pick up at your convenience

37 Collin College Resources FREE for all Collin Students! Accommodations at Collin College for Equal Support Services (ACCESS) Career Services Counseling Library Math Lab Tutoring Writing Center

38 Thank you! Questions? Please contact us