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Taken from "Earning College Credit in High School " at http://www.facts.org

Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment is a program that allows high school students to simultaneously earn college or vocational credit toward a postsecondary diploma, certificate, or degree at a Florida public institution and credit toward a high school diploma. Dual enrollment courses are free to students who attend a Florida public college or university; this includes registration, matriculation, or laboratory fees for courses taken through dual enrollment. Instructional materials (such as books) are provided to public school students free of charge; however, students enrolled in home education programs or nonpublic secondary schools must provide their own materials.

Who is eligible for dual enrollment courses?
Students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Be a student in a Florida public or nonpublic secondary school, or in a home education program.
Have a 3.0 unweighted grade point average to enroll in college credit courses.
Pass the appropriate section of the college placement test.
Meet any additional admissions criteria set by the postsecondary institution.

Are all college courses available through dual enrollment?

Most college courses are available for dual enrollment; however, there are some restrictions on choice of courses:

Courses must count toward high school graduation.
Not all college courses are available at all high school or college locations.
Remedial, physical education skills, and some recreation courses are not available for dual enrollment.

When and where may dual enrollment courses be taken?

These courses may be taken before, during, or after school or during the summer. They may be offered at the high school or college.

How many high school credits will I receive for a dual enrollment course?

Typically, six semester credit hours earned through dual enrollment will equal one high school credit. However, some three- and four- credit courses will receive a full high school credit. Click on the "complete list of dual enrollment courses" link below to see how high school credit is awarded.

High School Graduation Subject Requirement Satisfied By Dual Enrollment Courses

Note: Courses in Florida are considered the same if they have the same three-letter prefix and if the last three digits in the four-digit number are the same. They may have different titles, or the first digit of the course number may be different at different postsecondary institutions. But if the prefix and last three digits are the same, it is the same course. For example, if you want to find AMH 1050, "American Experience: Institutions and Values" at Tallahassee Community College, look at the list below for AMH X050. Even though the title listed is slightly different, it is considered to be the same course.

Complete list of dual enrollment courses and high school equivalencies. (Effective August 1, 2005).
Complete list of dual enrollment courses and high school equivalencies. (Effective December 4, 2004).

How are dual enrollment courses weighted?

School districts are required to weight college-level dual enrollment courses the same as honors and AP courses when grade point averages are calculated. State universities are not required to weight dual enrollment credit in calculating grade point averages for admission.

List of dual enrollment courses with Honors and AP classifications according to Miami-Dade County Public Schools (taken from http://www.dadeschools.net)

Will dual enrollment courses transfer to other colleges and universities?

Dual enrollment college credit will transfer to any public college or university offering that course with the same prefix and number and must be treated as though taken at the receiving institution. However, if students do not, upon high school graduation, attend the same college or university where they earned the dual enrollment credit, the application of transfer credit to general education, prerequisite, and degree programs may vary at the receiving institution.

Is dual enrollment right for everyone?

The dual enrollment program is an opportunity to take challenging courses and accelerate education opportunities. Students who successfully complete dual enrollment courses will save time toward their college degree and save money with free tuition and textbooks. Dual enrollment courses are college courses. Students should understand that the amount of work necessary to succeed in dual enrollment courses may be much greater than in high school courses. In addition, dual enrollment courses become a part of a student's permanent college transcript. It is important to do well in these courses to realize all the benefits of dual enrollment.