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How To Apply
Steps to Apply
In order to qualify for admission, students must:
1. First contact their high school counselor's office to see if they are eligible for Dual Credit or Dual Enrollment. The student should review the difference between Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment in order to complete the correct application. Students participating in both Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment must complete both applications.
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Dual Credit refers to college level courses that are taught by high school instructors at the high school. Student are earning both high school and college level credit. Prerequisites and course content are the same as if the course took place at the Jefferson College campus. Dual Credit Application
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Dual Enrollment refers to high school students concurrently enrolled in college level courses taught online or on the college campus. Dual enrolled students may or may not earn high school credit for courses taken at the college campus or online, but they will earn college credit. Typically, coursework is completed outside of high school classes or during a study period at the high school. Dual Enrollment Application
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If you are part of a high school AA 42-Hour Cohort program, please apply through the general online application.
- If you are a homeschooled student, attend a private school, or attend a high school outside of Jefferson County, please apply through the general online application.
2. Meet the same prerequisite requirements for placement into individual courses as those required of on-campus students. Course prerequisites are provided in the course descriptions in the College Catalog and on the Math and English Placement Charts.
3. Fulfill individual grade level requirements:
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11th & 12th grade
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Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. Students with an overall GPA between 2.5–2.99 may be admitted if they meet the following criteria:
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Achieve acceptable English, Math, and Reading scores on the ACT or ACCUPLACER placement test or complete an alternative means of placement determination. Students can re-take the test or file for an appeal if their test scores do not meet eligibility criteria.
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Obtain written permission from a parent or legal guardian and a principal or counselor.
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10th grade:
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Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
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Obtain written permission from a parent or legal guardian and a principal or counselor.
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9th grade:
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Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
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Have a composite score at the 90th percentile or above on the ACT or SAT.
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Obtain written permission from a parent or legal guardian and a principal or counselor.
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Additional Information
Important Dates
Enrollment Timeline Fall 2021*
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Fall 2021 |
Courses Offered On High School Campus |
Online Courses |
Year-Long Courses |
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Registration begins |
March 23 |
March 23 |
March 23 |
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First day of class |
Late August |
September 6 |
Late August |
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Last day for students to register |
September 10^ |
September 10 |
September 10^ |
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Last day for students to withdraw and NOT be financially responsible |
September 17 |
September 17 |
October 1 |
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Last day for students to withdraw WITHOUT instructor permission |
October 25 |
October 25 |
December 23 |
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Last day for students to withdraw WITH instructor permission |
November 17 |
November 17 |
February 25 |
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Payment for dual credit course(s) due |
November 29 |
November 29 |
November 29 |
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Grades Due |
December 21 at noon |
December 21 at noon |
May 25 at noon |
*basic formula for dates:
- 1/16 course to add
- 1/8 course for drop/refund
- 1/2 course for WD without permission
- 3/4 course for WD with permission
** based on 32-weeks (2 16-week semesters)
^ registration deadline may be extended to Oct. 9 for students registered for the Sept. 11 ACT exam
Enrollment Timeline Spring 2022*
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Spring 2022 |
Courses Offered On High School Campus |
Online Courses |
Year-Long Courses Offered at the High School** |
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Registration begins*** |
TBD |
TBD |
X |
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First day of class |
TBD |
January 30 |
X |
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Last day for students to register |
TBD |
January 30 (if seats are still available) |
X |
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Last day for students to withdraw and NOT be financially responsible |
TBD |
TBD |
X |
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Last day for students to withdraw WITHOUT instructor permission |
TBD |
TBD |
X |
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Payment for dual credit course(s) due |
TBD |
TBD |
November 26 |
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Last day for students to withdraw WITH instructor permission |
TBD |
TBD |
February 25 |
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Grades Due |
May 25 at noon |
May 25 at noon |
May 25 at noon |
*basic formula for dates:
- 1/16 course to add
- 1/8 course for drop/refund
- 1/2 course for WD without permission
- 3/4 course for WD with permission
** based on 32-weeks (2 16-week semesters)
***cohort students are registered for spring and fall classes at the same time
