How to Earn College Credit in High School It all starts with dual credit classes!
Jumpstart College
Gain knowledge, hands-on experience, and both college and high school credit 鈥� all in a class that鈥檚 typically part of your regular school day, with your fellow students.
Depending on the subject, you may take dual credit classes at a local high school, or you may attend class at an 冈本视频 location.
Have you thought about your future career? Taking a dual credit class is a great way to check out a career while getting started on your degree. Plus, you鈥檒l get a feel for what college is really like.
Save Money
By taking dual credit classes, you could save thousands of dollars in college tuition.
- Classes are free for eligible high school juniors and seniors. Your school district covers the cost of tuition and textbooks, thanks to a partnership between 冈本视频 and the school district.
- If you transfer your credits to an 冈本视频 program (or other college/university), you could save big!
Meet with your high school counselor and/or 冈本视频 career coach to see where your credits will transfer.
Dual Credit Class Types
Are you a high school junior or senior? Do you want to take classes that enable you to earn both college credit and credit toward high school graduation? Check out these dual credit experiences:
Transcripted Credit 鈥� Learn 冈本视频 curriculum from high school teachers who have been trained by 冈本视频 faculty.
Start College Now 鈥� Learn college curriculum from 冈本视频 industry-expert instructors.
High School Academies 鈥� Immerse yourself in a college environment while still in high school. Take classes at 冈本视频 with other high school students, explore potential career paths, and earn transferable college credits.
Youth Apprenticeship 鈥� Receive industry-related classroom training from 冈本视频 instructors; you may also be assigned to work-related placements.
Advanced Standing 鈥� Take high school classes, taught by high school teachers, that are determined to be a 鈥渃lose match鈥� to 冈本视频 coursework.
Dual Credit Day
Learn more about this day of recognition for dual credit students and teachers.
Info for Parents and Guardians
Learn about campus tours, career exploration, scholarships, dual credit classes, and much more!