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Dual Credit

Parents and families

What is the PCC Dual Credit Program?

The PCC Dual Credit program allows high school students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time by taking PCC-approved courses taught at their high school by qualified instructors.聽

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  • Lower Division Collegiate (LDC): Transferable courses that count towards a bachelor鈥檚 degree.
  • Career and Technical Education (CTE): Courses that apply to associate degrees or certificates.
Can my student participate?

To participate in PCC Dual Credit, students must:

  1. Attend a participating high school and be enrolled in the high school equivalent course
  2. Be at least age 14
  3. Have not yet earned a diploma or equivalent
How does my student become a PCC Dual Credit student?

There are several steps for your student to be enrolled in the PCC Dual Credit program and earn college credit for their classes.

  1. Step 1: Apply for admission
  2. Step 2: Wait 2-3 business days for their admissions confirmation email
  3. Step 3: Setup their MyPCC account portal
  4. Step 4: Register for the Dual Credit class

Please do not complete the PCC admissions application for your student.’

What can my student expect during the course?

Your student will follow the PCC-approved course curriculum which is built into the high school course. This includes:

  • Completing all assigned work
  • Following the attendance policy outlined in the PCC course syllabus

The final grade earned by the student will appear on their official PCC college transcript.

Why should my student participate?
  1. Save Time and Money: Students earn college credit while completing high school classes helping them graduate college faster and with less debt.
  2. Build Confidence and Skills: Students get comfortable with college-level work, improve their academic skills and gain motivation and confidence for future success.
  3. Earn Free College Credit: Credits earned through the Dual Credit program can be applied towards one-year certificates, associate degrees and/or bachelor’s degrees. To learn more about how the credit will apply, students are encouraged to contact the receiving institution.
How is Dual Credit different from Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB)?

Many high schools offer students multiple opportunities to earn college credit while still in high school, including Dual Credit, Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB). Each option provides valuable academic experiences and can help students prepare for college.

Dual Credit is awarded based on successful completion of the course, allowing students to demonstrate their learning throughout the term rather than through a single exam experience. This can provide students with another pathway to earning college credit while getting a head start on their college education.

Depending on their school and academic goals, students may choose to take a combination of Dual Credit, AP and/or IB courses. Additional information about AP and IB programs is available through the .

To learn about how AP and IB scores transfer to PCC, click the links below:

Important Notice for Parents: FERPA

When a student enrolls in any college course, including Dual Credit, they become a college student and their educational records are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regardless of age.

What this means:

PCC cannot share your student’s information with you without their written consent. This includes details like grades, class schedule, account information, etc.

How you can access information:

Your student may choose to grant you access by completing a Consent to Release form with PCC Enrollment Services & Student Records. This form allows them to share some or all of their educational records with you.

Accessible Ed & Disability Resources

Federal law requires that high schools provide Accessible Ed & Disability Resources for students with a documented disability (through either an IEP or 504 accommodation plan), including those students who are taking Dual Credit classes at their high school location.

Know your Rights and Responsibilities
    • Clarifies the rights and responsibilities of the school and the student as they apply in the school district versus in institutions of higher education.