High School Dual Enrollment Program

Students who have not graduated from high school but are interested in taking college courses that could be applied toward their high school graduation are considered dual enrolled students. The TCC High School Dual Enrollment Program offers high school juniors and seniors  the opportunity to earn college credit before high school graduation.

Before considering dual enrollment, students are encouraged to visit FACTS.org to learn more about dual enrollment eligibility, credits, course transferability, and more.

Important: Registration for an academic course indicates initiation of an official college transcript. A transcript is a permanent educational record, and cannot be removed or changed. Any courses for which a student is enrolled after the add/drop deadline will appear on the official college transcript along with the earned grade.

What is the criteria for the high school dual enrollment program at Tallahassee Community College?

• You must be a high school junior or senior.
• You must submit an application for dual enrollment to TCC.
• You must have a 3.0 unweighted high school grade point average (GPA).
• You must have qualifying SAT, ACT, FPERT (Florida Post-Secondary Education Readiness Test) or CPT (College Placement Test) scores in all areas. Students who are deficient in college level math must correct the deficiency by the time they complete 12 hours of college classes. They must also show that they are currently enrolled in a math class at their high school. To continue beyond the initial 12 hours, students must have appropriate test scores in Math. (See eligible test scores below.)
• You must have written permission from your high school guidance counselor to participate in the high school dual enrollment program. A new permission form must be submitted each semester you are dual enrolled at TCC.

Where do I start?

1. Complete the TCC application located on our website at www.gototcc.com. Please remember that this application must be processed before students can take the CPT (College Placement Test) or FPERT (Florida Post-Secondary Education Readiness Test).
2. Submit SAT or ACT test scores that are less than two years old. If you haven't taken an SAT or ACT, you can take TCC's placement test (CPT at your high school or FPERT at TCC) after your application is on file. See eligible test scores below.
3. Testing information chart (pdf 274.22 kB)  and Testing Center Referral form (pdf 231.16 kB) . 
4. Submit the High School Dual Enrollment Recommendation form  (pdf 411.23 kB) filled out completely and signed by high school guidance counselor. A new permission form must be submitted each semester you are dual enrolled at TCC.
5. Attend a mandatory orientation for all new dual enrollment students; you will be notified by mail of the orientation date.
6. Please return all forms to the TCC Dual Enrollment Adviser, Doris Pleas.

Mailing Address:
Tallahassee Community College 
Enrollment Services and Student Success
444 Appleyard Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32304-2895
Phone: (850) 201-8555
Fax: (850) 201-8474
Email: enrollment@tcc.fl.edu 

Eligible Test Scores

ACT : English 17, Reading 18, Math 19 -20 (Placement into MAT1033)/Math 21 (Placement into College Level Math)

SAT : Critical Reading 440, Math 440-549 (Placement into MAT1033)/Math 550 (Placement into College Level Math)

CPT : Reading Comprehension 83, Sentence Skills 83, Algebra 72-87 (Placement into MAT1033)

 Algebra 88 (Placement into College Level Math)

FPERT : English 99, Reading 104, Algebra 113-122 (Placement into MAT1033)/Algebra 123 and above (Placement into College Level Math) 

Students must see their high school guidance counselor and obtain the signed recommendation form before meeting with the TCC Dual Enrollment Adviser. An appointment is preferred, but walk-ins are taken as well.

How much does dual enrollment cost?

TCC waives all tuition and instructional fees for all courses through the high school dual enrollment program. Students are responsible for books, materials and transportation to the TCC Campus. Dual enrollment students should consult with their high school guidance counselor regarding textbooks for dual enrollment courses.

What courses are covered by high school dual enrollment?

1. Typically, students participating in dual enrollment take classes that will satisfy their high school graduation requirements while also counting as college credit toward a TCC Associate in Arts degree (AA) such as English, humanities, math, history, social sciences, natural sciences, health and computer literacy. Students can also take courses that pertain to their major area(s) of interest.
2. Only college credit classes will be considered part of the dual enrollment program. This excludes any non-credit or preparatory (remedial) courses. All physical education activity courses are also excluded from dual enrollment.
3. Students can enroll for up to 11 credit hours of dual enrollment credit, as approved by the student's high school guidance counselor.
4. Remember: All courses must be approved in writing from the student's high school guidance counselor. A new permission form must be submitted EACH semester that you are dual enrolled at TCC.
5. All students participating in Dual Enrollment classes through TCC are considered TCC students whether the classes are taught at TCC or on the high school campus. As such, students are protected by FERPA (the Federal Educational Right to Privacy Act) and their records cannot be discussed with anyone. If a student wishes to waive this right, they must come in to the Enrollment Services and Student Success office and complete the Release of Information form and have it registered in their file.