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How To Apply
Steps to Apply
In order to take early college courses, students must:
1. Contact their high school guidance counselor to discuss options and eligibility for early college courses.
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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. Course offerings vary among Jefferson County high schools. If a high school offers a Jefferson College Dual Credit course, students can obtain an application from their high school guidance counselor.
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Dual Enrollment refers to high school students concurrently enrolled in college level courses taught online or on the Jefferson 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 hall period at the high school. Students interested in Dual Enrollment can obtain an application from their high school guidance counselor.
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Students interested in a cohort program to complete an Associate of Arts degree or the 42 hour block of general education will apply with their high school first, then will complete the registration process with Jefferson College.
- If you attend a private high school or a public high school outside of Jefferson County, please contact Jaclyn Birks, Early College Coordinator, at (636) 481-3216 or jbirks@jeffco.edu to discuss steps for enrollment.
- If you are a homeschooled student, please complete the Dual Enrolled Homeschool Student Application for Admission and complete the steps listed on the form.
2. Meet the same requirements for placement into courses as those required of regular college-level 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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Juniors and seniors must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and obtain written permission from a parent/legal guardian and their principal or counselor.
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Students with a cumulative GPA between 2.5–2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) may be allowed to take early college courses if they achieve acceptable English, Math, and/or Reading scores on the ACT or ACCUPLACER placement test, or if they complete an alternative means of placement determination. Students can retake placement tests or file an appeal if their test scores do not meet eligibility criteria.
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Sophomores must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and obtain written permission from a parent/legal guardian and their principal or counselor.
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Freshmen must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale), must have a composite score at the 90th percentile or above on the ACT or SAT, and obtain written permission from a parent/legal guardian and their principal or counselor.
Additional Information
Important Dates
Enrollment Timeline Fall 2022*
Fall 2022 |
Courses Offered On High School Campus |
Online Courses |
Year-Long Courses |
Registration begins |
March 28 |
March 28 |
March 28 |
First day of class |
Late August |
September 2 |
Late August |
Last day for students to register |
September 8 |
September 8 |
September 8 |
Last day for students to drop (student is NOT financially responsible and course will NOT appear on Jefferson College transcript) |
September 15 |
September 15 |
September 29 |
Last day for students to withdraw |
November 16 |
November 16 |
February 24 |
Payment for dual course(s) due |
November 28 |
November 28 |
November 28 |
Grades due |
December 20 |
December 20 |
May 23 |
Enrollment Timeline Spring 2023*
Spring 2023 |
Courses Offered On High School Campus |
Online Courses |
Year-Long Courses Offered at the High School** |
Registration begins |
October 17 |
October 17 |
X |
First day of class |
Early January |
January 30 |
X |
Last day for students to register |
February 2 |
February 2 |
X |
Last day for students to drop |
February 9 |
February 9 |
X |
Last day for students to withdraw |
April 15 |
April 15 |
February 24 |
Payment for dual course(s) due |
April 21 |
April 21 |
November 29 |
Grades due |
May 23 |
May 23 |
May 23 |
*basic formula for dates:
- 1/16 course to add
- 1/8 course for drop/refund
- 3/4 course for withdrawal
** based on 32-weeks (2 16 week semesters)
If you have any questions, please contact Early College Coordinator, Jaclyn Birks, at 636-481-3216 or jbirks@jeffco.edu.