Dual Credit FAQs & Helpful Links
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What are the important dates to know?
Fall 2023
> Semester Dates: August 21, 2023 - December 10, 2023
> Early Registration and Payment Deadline: July 19, 2023 at 7 PM
After the Fall term Early Registration payment deadline date, payment must be made at the time of course registration to ensure course enrollment status, regardless of the start date of the course. An outstanding balance on a student account will result in registration and transcript holds on the account, and the registration status may also be changed.
> Hard Stop Registration Deadline: August 24, 2023
> Census Date (Last day to drop): September 5, 2023
> Withdraw Deadline: November 3, 2023
*16 week courses
Spring 2024
> Semester Dates: January 16, 2024 - May 12, 2024
> Early Registration and Payment Deadline: December 6, 2023 at 7 PM
After the Spring term Early Registration payment deadline date, payment must be made at the time of course registration to ensure course enrollment status, regardless of the start date of the course. An outstanding balance on a student account will result in registration and transcript holds on the account, and the registration status may also be changed.
> Hard Stop Registration Deadline: January 19, 2024
> Census Date (Last day to drop): January 29, 2024
> Withdraw Deadline: March 28, 2024
*16 week courses
Summer 2024
> Semester Dates:
Maymester: May 13, 2024 - May 30, 2024
Summer I: June 3, 2024 - July 5, 2024
Summer II: July 8, 2024 - August 12, 2024
Summer III: June 3, 2024 - August 12, 2024
> Early Registration and Payment Deadline: May 1, 2024 at 7 PM
After the Summer term Early Registration payment deadline date, payment must be made at the time of course registration to ensure course enrollment status, regardless of the start date of the course. An outstanding balance on a student account will result in registration and transcript holds on the account, and the registration status may also be changed.
> Hard Stop Registration Deadline: Adds and/or drops for a single summer term may be completed through the first day of the term
> Census Dates (Last day to drop):
Maymester: May 14, 2024
Summer I: June 6, 2024
Summer II: July 11, 2024
Summer III: June 11, 2024
> Withdraw Deadlines:
Maymester: May 17, 2024
Summer I: June 18, 2024
Summer II: July 23, 2024
Summer III: July 5, 2024
Dual Credit Manual
Dual Credit Manual
How do I apply to Collin College as a dual/concurrent student?
Dual Credit students complete the same Collin College application as traditional Collin College students through ApplyTexas.org. There will be qusetions on the application regarding dual credit. Be sure to answer these questions accurately. We have created the below guide to assist you with applying as a dual credit student.
How do I clear holds on my account?
Students can reference the below guide to clear their registration holds. Please note, for dual credit students not all holds will be cleared from your account. You will see the "HS/Dual Enroll Permisison Form, See P-12 Staff to add/drop" until spring of your senior year. You may also see the "Immunization Proof Required" hold on your account if you are taking classes only at your high school campus or online; you will only need to turn in the record/state waiver if you are coming to a Collin College Campus.
How do I register for classes?
The Dual Credit/P-12 Partnerships Office completes registration for dual/concurrent students that attend partnering high schools. Homeschool and Special Admis students willr egister themselves through CougarWeb. Please visit the designated page for your high school for information on your process.
What is a dual/concurrent credit permission form?
To enrollin classes at Collin while in high school, your high school counselor or homeschool administrator must provide approval via the premission form. To complete a copy of this form, please check with your high school counselor or find your high school to make sure you are completing the correct version.
What are the program costs and how do I complete payment?
Dual Credit program costs are based on student residency and number of enrolled credit hours each semester. Students can complete payment via CougarWeb, the Cashier's office, or by enrolling in a payment plan. Please refer to the links below for current tuition rates and payment methods.
> Tuition
> Payment Policies and Methods
> Refunds
Please refer to your school page for payment deadlines.
I'm having trouble accessing my Collin accounts. How do I fix this? (CougarWeb, OneLogin, Canvas)
If you are experiencing technical issues, please contact the Student Help Desk. They also have online resources to help you resolve issues or get set up for the first time. You will need to know your CWID and username when contacting them. If you do not know these, please reach out to dualcredit@collin.edu from a verified email address.
Do I need to take the TSI as a Dual Credit student?
Dual Credit students must meet college readiness standards on the TSI.
> Option 1: Take the TSI
> Option 2: Request a Dual Credit waiver (PSAT-NMSQT, certain STAAR, or ACT-Aspire scores)
> Option 3: Requst a TSI exemption based on SAT or ACT scores
> Complete the Conditional TSI Compliance Contract (CTCC) and provide a copy of your unofficial score report to tsi_info@collin.edu
> Order your official score report to be sent to Collin College within 60 days
As a Dual Credit student you can have a partial TSI status or use a combination of the above to meet college readiness standards. If you are signing up for a workforce program only, please reach out to your designated Collin contact or the Dual Credit Office for assistance.
How do I find my course materials/textbooks?
Search Course Syllabi
Do I need the Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine?
Dual Credit students do not need to provide proof of their meningitis vaccine if they are only taking courses online or on their high school campus. If you are taking courses on a Collin Campus, you must upload a current vaccine record or exemption through Med+Proctor. Med+Proctor requires you to use your Collin email to create your account, so please be sure you have access to that email prior to creating a Med+Proctor account.
Do Dual Credit students qualify for accommodations at Collin College?
Dual/Concurrent Credit students are eligible to apply for accommodations through our ACCESS Office. Please visit the links below for more information.
What student services are Dual Credit students eligible for?
Currently enrolled Dual/Concurrent Credit students have access to all Collin College student services! Please make sure you have your Collin ID card made to access on-campus resources.
> Tutoring
> Free Telehealth through Timely Care
> Campus Libraries & Makerspaces
How do I get a Collin ID?
Visit a Student Engagement Office on campus. More information is available here: Collin ID Cards.
How do I transfer my Dual Credit courses to my university?
You will need to order to your official Collin College transcript to be sent to your university/college.
> Search to see how your credit will transfer: TransferU
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Dual Credit Student Organization
Are you a Dual Credit student? Have you ever thought about meeting with other Dual Credit students to share your experiences, encourage one another, and build connections with your peers? Perhapes the Dual Credit Student Network is for you!
This is a brand new student organization, created by several Dual Credit students as a way to connect, share, and encourage. Click Here to find out more!
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