Dual Credit Program Presented by Nicole Barnes Special Admissions Coordinator/Advisor Central Park Campus, McKinney nbarnes@collin.edu
What is dual credit? & Simultaneously earn high school and college credit in one class! Begin an official college transcript. Experience a college environment and the rigor of a college course. College credit transfers to most colleges and universities. Save time and money.
Academic Courses Offered: Courses held at McKinney Boyd High School & Collin College Courses satisfy Core Curriculum Fall 2015 Spring 2016 Juniors/Seniors ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302 Seniors GOVT 2305 or ECON 2301 GOVT 2305 or ECON 2301 Juniors HIST 1301 HIST 1302 Seniors MATH 1314 MATH 1325 Seniors PHYS 1403 GEOL 1401 Transferable to public four year colleges/universities in Texas Please check with private and out-of-state institutions
Transfer U transferu.collin.edu
Technical Courses Offered: Fall 2015 EMSP 1371 (Intro to EMT) EMSP 1501 (EMT) Session Dates Spring 2016 Aug-Oct 2015 Oct 2015- March 2016 EMSP 1160 (Clinical EMT- Basic) Session Dates April-May 2016 Courses held at McKinney North High School & Collin College Courses satisfy Marketable Skills Achievement Award (MSAA) in Emergency Medical Services Professions 2015-2016 students have already been selected Separate EMT program application required--due May 29 th EMT informational meeting Monday, May 4 th at Collin College Central Park Campus, A225, 6:30-8 p.m.
Fall 2015 Course Sheet Use this to find the Course Reference Number (CRN) needed for course registration Important dates & deadlines Registration instructions
Returning Students Did you take dual credit classes as a Junior? You will complete fewer steps on the checklist Turn in a new permission form before registering NEW! Required Sexual Harassment Prevention & Awareness training Required under Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) Log in to CougarWeb and look for link under Student Tab
Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention/Awareness Training (Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA)) Required training must be completed online (check CougarMail or CougarWeb Student tab for link-- http://www.atworkorientation.net/collin/titleix). Returning students need to complete this now before they will be able to register for summer or fall. New students for fall 2015 should complete the training during the fall semester after classes have begun (look for email to come in September).
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 meet course prerequisite and placement requirements Students must earn a C or better in each course to maintain participation in the program
Things to consider Attendance and Time Management are 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
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
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
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
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
I am ready to sign up for dual credit What do I do now?
Start with your High School Counselor!
Checklist Admissions: 1. Submit an Application 2. Submit Completed and Signed Permission Form 3. Submit Official HS Transcript 4. Submit Proof or Request for Exception - Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Testing: 5. Complete the TSI requirements Registration: 6. Register Online via CougarWeb After Registration 7. Pay Tuition 8. Buy Books 9. Get Student ID and Parking Sticker
1. Application for Admission WHEN do I apply? You may apply online now for Summer or Fall 2015! Must be complete before anything else can occur at Collin. HOW? Complete online with the Texas Common Application at ApplyTexas.org
Questions on ApplyTexas.org Create an account/profile and then an application. Select two year college application and Collin County Community College District. Answer YES to will you be taking courses prior to high school graduation? Select anything for Major. List your SSN if possible. For Admissions Basis, select Dual Credit. Residency/tuition is decided based on your answers on the application and the documentation you provide. -Questions? Please contact our Admissions and Records office
2. Concurrent Permission Form Student s Name Collin ID# or DOB McKinney Boyd High School ENGL 1301 High School Counselor Signature 15 High School Principal Signature (additional signature required for three or more)
3. Official High School Transcript Collin needs the most recent high school transcript for every student. Does not have to include final spring grades. May include test scores for TSI exemptions/waivers. May include vaccine records. Follow your high school s specific steps to request one.
4. Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination State Law (SB 1107) requires all students under the age of 22 entering a higher education institution to provide proof of having the vaccine or document an exception or exemption. 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). http://www.collin.edu/meningitis for more information.
5. Texas Success Initiative (TSI) The TSI is designed to measure competency in reading, writing, and mathematics. It is used for placement purposes. Students must be at college level in reading and writing for the majority of courses. See the college catalog for placement and prerequisite information.
TSI Exemptions (Juniors & Seniors) Exemption Scores (minimum scores listed): Test Combined/Composite Requirement Exempts TSI Reading & Writing Exempts TSI Math SAT I ACT STAAR EOC exam Combined Reading and Math: 1070 Composite: 23 N/A Reading: 500 English: 19 Level 2 English III: 2000 in Writing and 2000 in Reading ACT/SAT scores must be sent from the testing source directly to Collin College if not provided on your HS transcript Math: 500 Math: 19 Level 2 Algebra II: 4000 STAAR scores will be on your high school transcript if applicable Partial exemptions allowed provided that the required combined/composite score is met
TSI Waivers (Juniors ONLY) Temporary Waiver for Dual Credit Juniors (TSI waived for one year): Test Combined/Composite Requirement Waives TSI Math PSAT PLAN STAAR EOC exam Combined Reading and Math: 107 Composite: 23 N/A Waives TSI Reading & Writing Reading: 50 English: 19 English II: 4000 Math: 50 Math: 19 Algebra I: 4000 and at least a grade of 70 in Algebra 2 Scores must be on an official document from the high school (e.g. transcript or HS letterhead).
TSI Waivers (Juniors ONLY) For Junior level enrollment, students must have earned a waiver only in the TSI areas needed for the course in which they wish to enroll. (For example, a student enrolling in HIST 1301 is not required to have a waiver for Math. A waiver is needed for reading and writing only.) You may have to prove an exemption or take the TSI for Senior dual credit enrollment in the areas in which you did not complete a course with a C or better. (For example, if you complete HIST 1301 with a C or better as a Junior, your TSI status for reading and writing is met. If you did not take a math course and earn a C or better as a Junior, you will have to prove an exemption or take the TSI Math for Senior enrollment.)
TSI: What will I need to do? Complete Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) online and print certificate of completion. Print testing referral emailed to you at the time of admission or obtain a testing referral from Admissions and Records or Academic Advising with a photo ID. Pay the cashier, cost is $29. (Cashier s office closed Sat.) Walk in to test with any campus Testing Center. You should bring your testing referral, receipt, a picture ID, and PAA certificate of completion. See an Academic Advisor to review your results.
What if my TSI scores are low? The purpose of this assessment is to find out what level you should start your coursework. You only need college level placement in the areas needed for your course (e.g. ENGL 1301 requires college level in reading and writing but not in math) Mandatory Advising (MA) hold Will be on your account if you place below college level in at least one area. Must see academic advisor (no appt needed) or complete electronic survey before you can register online. If you do not place at college level in the areas required for your course that means you need to focus on your high school work at this time.
6. Register for Courses Online via CougarWeb
Fall 2015 Important Dates You can apply online at ApplyTexas.org now! Registration is: NOW - June 16 th for returning dual credit students. June 2 nd - June 16 th for new students. Registration and payment should be complete by Tuesday, June 16 th for everyone. Fall semester is August 24 th December 13 th
7. Pay Tuition $39 per credit hour for students residing in Collin County $119 for a 3 credit hr course $78 per credit hour for students residing out of Collin County $236 for a 3 credit hr course $138 per credit hour for out of state or out of country students $416 for a 3 credit hr course Tuition waived for students qualifying for free or reduced lunch at the high school Installment plans are available *Total cost per 3 credit hour course includes a $2 per semester student records fee *All fees subject to change upon approval of the Collin Board of Trustees.
8. Get Books You have to buy books in college! You can find out which books you need by going online to the bookstore s web site a couple of weeks before the semester begins. You may purchase books from your preferred retailer.
Select the Central Park Campus and search for the appropriate section (e.g. ENGL 1301 MB1) From www.collin.edu select Bookstore under Student Resources
9. 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 14 th for Fall Do not need for first day of class please pick up at your convenience
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
THANK YOU! Questions? Please contact us. www.collin.edu/dualcredit 469-365-1850 dualcredit@collin.edu