Texas Online Preparatory School
Dual/Concurrent Credit Program Information for Texas Online Preparatory School (TOPS) Students
Program Overview
Texas Online Preparatory School (TOPS) students will work with their high school counselor
and their Collin College Special Admissions Coordinator to enroll at Collin College.
Students and parents can review the courses available for dual credit to TOPS students
under "Dual Credit Offerings".
Students can take dual/concurrent credit courses in person at a Collin College campus
(as approved by TOPS).
Important Dates
> Semester Dates: August 26, 2024 - December 15, 2024*
> Early Registration and Payment Deadline: July 31, 2024 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 29, 2024* ($100 late fee once courses begin)
> Census Date (Last day to drop): September 9, 2024*
> Withdraw Deadline: November 1, 2024*
*16 week courses
> Semester Dates: January 21, 2025 - May 18, 2025*
> Early Registration and Payment Deadline: December 4, 2024 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 24, 2025* ($100 late fee once courses begin)
> Census Date (Last day to drop): February 4, 2025*
> Withdraw Deadline: April 4, 2025*
*16 week courses
TBD
Upcoming Events
Dual/Concurrent Credit Enrollment
- Meet with your high school counselor
Get approval from your high school counselor to take dual/concurrent credit courses.
- Apply
Collin College dual credit applications are completed in ApplyTexas
Apply
Dual Credit Application Guide - Account Activation
You should receive an email with your CougarWeb information once admitted. Log into CougarWeb and complete the Campus Safety Training to activate your OneLogin account.
Campus Safety Training
OneLogin Resources - Remove Holds
You will need to remove holds from your account prior to registration.
Please note: Permission form holds repopulate each semester
Permission Form
TSI (Texas Success Initiative) - Register
All registration is completed online through CougarWeb. You will always choose "Credit" for the term you are registering.
Spring 24 Dual Credit Registration Opens: October 24, 2023
CougarWeb
General Registration Policies - Pay
You will complete any payment due in CougarWeb. Please be aware that if you register after the Early Registration Payment Deadline, payment is due at the time of registration.
Early Registration Payment Deadline: December 6, 2023
Payment Methods
Tuition and Fees
1st Day Access Fees
Foundations/Scholarships - Get Ready for Classes
Get your textbooks, familiarize yourself with Canvas, apply for accommodations, and explore Collin College's student services!
Textbooks
Student Resources
Accommodations/ACCESS
eLearning Center
Get approval from your high school counselor to take dual/concurrent credit courses.
Collin College dual credit applications are completed in ApplyTexas
ApplyDual Credit Application Guide
You should receive an email with your CougarWeb information once admitted. Log into CougarWeb and complete the Campus Safety Training to activate your OneLogin account.
Campus Safety TrainingOneLogin Resources
You will need to remove holds from your account prior to registration.
Please note: Permission form holds repopulate each semester
Permission FormTSI (Texas Success Initiative)
All registration is completed online through CougarWeb. You will always choose "Credit" for the term you are registering.
Spring 24 Dual Credit Registration Opens: October 24, 2023
CougarWebGeneral Registration Policies
You will complete any payment due in CougarWeb. Please be aware that if you register after the Early Registration Payment Deadline, payment is due at the time of registration.
Early Registration Payment Deadline: December 6, 2023
Payment MethodsTuition and Fees
1st Day Access Fees
Foundations/Scholarships
Get your textbooks, familiarize yourself with Canvas, apply for accommodations, and explore Collin College's student services!
TextbooksStudent Resources
Accommodations/ACCESS
eLearning Center
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Dual Credit Office
DualCredit@collin.edu
Homeschool@collin.edu
469-365-1850
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