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.

What are 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. Please have a parent or guardian complete the residency portion of the application.
• You must have a 3.0 unweighted high school grade point average (GPA).
• You must have qualifying SAT, ACT or CPT (College Placement Test) scores in the verbal areas. Students who want to take college level math classes must also have appropriate test scores in Math/Algebra (see 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.

Dual Enrollment Eligibility Test Scores

Dual Enrollment Application Deadlines

• Summer 2008: June 2, 2008
• Fall 2008: August 15, 2008
• Spring 2009: December 1, 2008

Where do I start?

1. Fill out the first page of the TCC Application (pdf 183.27 kB) . The application must be on file prior to a student taking the TCC placement 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) after your application is on file.
3. Submit the Dual Enrollment Recommendation form (pdf 11.73 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.
4. Attend a mandatory orientation for all new dual enrollment students; you will be notified by mail of the orientation date.
5. Please return all forms to the TCC Dual Enrollment Coordinator.

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

How much does dual enrollment cost?

TCC waives all tuition and matriculation 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 level 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.