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How 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. 

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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:

  • 11th & 12th grade

    • 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:

      • 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.

      • Obtain written permission from a parent or legal guardian and a principal or counselor.

  • 10th grade:

    • Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.

    • Obtain written permission from a parent or legal guardian and a principal or counselor.

  • 9th grade:

    • Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.

    • Have a composite score at the 90th percentile or above on the ACT or SAT.

    • Obtain written permission from a parent or legal guardian and a principal or courselor.

 

Students should check with their high school counselors for further details.
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Students classified as Dual Credit or Dual Enrollment students are not considered Regular First-Time college students at Jefferson College until they meet Regular Admission requirements. 
 
Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment students are not eligible for Financial Aid. 
 

IMPORTANT DATES

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, but applications are accepted until the beginning of each semester’s classes.
 
Enrollment Timeline Fall 2019
 
Fall 2019 Courses Offered on High School Campus Online Courses (14-week) Year-Long Courses Offered at the High School *
Registration begins March 25 March 25   March 25
First day of class Mid-August September 3 Mid-August
Last day for students to register September 6** September 6 (if seats are still available) September 6**
Last day for students to withdraw and NOT be financially responsible September 13 September 13 September 27
Last day for students to withdraw WITHOUT instructor permission October 18 October 18 December 18
Payment for Dual Credit course(s) due (Thanksgiving is November 22) November 22 November 22 November 22
Last day for students to withdraw WITH instructor permission November 25 November 25 February 21
Grades available December 18 at noon December 18 at noon May 20 at noon
Enrollment Timeline Spring 2020
 
Spring 2020 Courses Offered on High School Campus Online Courses (14-week) Year-Long Courses Offered at the High School *
Registration begins November 4 November 4 --
First day of class Early January January 27 --
Last day for students to register January 31 January 31 (if seats are still available) --
Last day for students to withdraw and NOT be financially responsible February 7 February 7 --
Last day for students to withdraw WITHOUT instructor permission March 13 March 13 --
Payment for Dual Credit course(s) due April 15 April 15

November 22
Last day for students to withdraw WITH instructor permission April 15 April 15 February 22
Grades available May 20 at noon May 20 at noon May 20 at noon

* Based on 32-weeks (two 16-week semesters)

** Registration deadline may be extended to Oct. 7 for students registered for the Sept 14 ACT exam.