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WFHS Dual Enrollment

Discover the benefits of taking college courses in high school. Save time and money, increase GPA and retention, and prepare for college rigor. Tuition assistance available. Credits transfer to many colleges. AP classes and ACCUPLACER testing options.

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WFHS Dual Enrollment

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  1. WFHS Dual Enrollment The benefits of taking college courses in high school. Mr. Tannenbaum & Mr. Fox – 2019-2020

  2. Earn college credit while attending high school classes • Taught by high school instructors who are college certified • Saves time and money on tuition and books • Credits transfer to many colleges and universities • Need-based tuition assistance available What is Dual Enrollment?

  3. Increases retention and completion of college • Higher GPA, higher retention (80.7% vs. 64.5%), higher completion (3.5 X) in college • Helps prepare students for the academic rigor of college • Helps with job placement Benefits of Dual Enrollment

  4. Providing realistic information to high school students about the skills they need for college. • Saves time and money by compressing the years of financial support needed to attend college • Creating a smoother transition for students Benefits of Dual Enrollment

  5. AT Still University, American Public University, Antioch University Online, Argosy University, Arizona Christian University, Ashford University, Benedictine University at Mesa, Chamberlain College of Nursing, Colorado State University Global Campus, Columbia College Chicago, Columbus College of Art and Design, DeVry University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Excelsior College, Franklin Pierce University, Huntington University, Midwestern University, New Mexico State University, Northcentral University, Union Institute & University, University of Maryland University College, University of New Mexico, University of Texas El Paso, Wilkes University, and more! Colleges and Universities that Accept CGCC Credit

  6. Dual Enrollment Classes • Dual enrollment students earn a college grade and credit while attending their high school classes. The grade the student earns for the high school course is the grade that will show on their college transcript. AP Classes and Dual Enrollment AP (Advanced Placement) Classes Students in AP classes can receive college credit based on the score they earn on the AP exam. Colleges can vary on what score is necessary for them to accept the exam for credit.

  7. Fall payment deadline: September 16, 2019 • No registrations after September 6, 2019 • Spring Payment deadline: February 10, 2020 • No registrations after July 31, 2020 • All registrations must be completed online this year. Registration directions are on the CGC website or they will be posted on our website. Important Deadlines for Dual Enrollment Payments made in College Student Center with a credit card. Pay online at my.Maricopa.edu Pay by phone: (480)732-7312

  8. For those who are interested, you can take the ACCUPLACER next week here at WFHS • I am giving the test the following dates and times in the media center: • Tuesday: 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM • Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM • Thursday: 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM • MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER BEFORE TAKING THE ACCUPLACER. • Register at admissions.Maricopa.edu • Sign up for Wednesday through the Microsoft Form on your teacher’s CANVAS Page. ACCUPLACER TESTING NEXT WEEK

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