Dual Credit Benefits & Application Guide

1. Presented by Deidra Carpenter Special Admissions Coordinator Collin College - Plano Campus

2. What is Dual Credit? Simultaneously earn high school and college credit in one class!

3. Benefits of Being a Collin College Dual Credit Student • Courses taught at your high school. • Small class sizes. • Personal attention from Collin College instructors. • Begin a college transcript. • Experience a college environment and the rigor of a college course.

4. How Much You Will Save! UT Dallas $2,586for a 3 credit hour course* University of North Texas $1,499for a 3 credit hour course * * Based on Fall 2018 tuition rates Collin College is $152 3 credit hour course(for in-county residents)

5. 2019-2020 Course Offerings Courses held at Wylie High School 

6. Dual Credit Courses are Transferable to Most Public Four-Year Colleges and Universities in Texas *Students are responsible for determining if transfer institution will accept their credits*

7. Dual Credit Eligibility • Students complete the entire Collin College admissions process plus a permission form for registration. • Available with permission from your high school each semester for every course. • Must meet college readiness standards as defined by Texas Success Initiative (TSI). • Student must meet both high school and Collin College academic requirements to continue in the dual credit program.

8. Key Points & Differences • Dual Credit courses are semester long. This means students will register and pay PER semester. • All courses will be taught and handled by Collin College professors. IF your student has absences it is the students responsibility to communicate BEFORE the absence to the professor directly. It is up to the professors discretion on how to handle. • Skyward IS NOT tied to Dual Credit Courses for absences and grades. IT is tied in terms of what class period and time your student has dual credit courses. This is why all students must attend registration days so we can ensure students get into the correct dual credit course.

9. Dual Credit Deadlines Dual credit students have different deadlines than other students. Collin College honors the dual credit deadlines that are established by our ISD partners. Please see your high school counseling office about the deadlines for your high school.

10. Key Points & Differences cont. • All students of dual credit are considered Collin College students, this means that your student must follow the college’s student handbook and code of conduct as well. Consequences for academic dishonesty, failing courses, withdrawal deadlines and following the Collin College academic calendar. • Grades are issued at the end of the course. Collin College will provide  Wylie HS  a final grade list. The registrar for your high school will then place the final grade on the high school transcript. 

11. Is Dual Credit Right for You…

12. Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act FERPA • Similar to HIPAA law • Federal law that ensures privacy of student educational records (begins when student starts college regardless of age) • Collin College cannot share grades, course schedules, test scores, etc. with parents • A great opportunity for students to learn the college process and take on new responsibilities * Waiver is available via cougarweb

13. Interested in dual credit?… Start with your High School Counselor

14. STEP 1. APPLY

15. Application for Admissions You may apply online NOWfor Fall 2019! • Complete application at apply.collin.edu • *Application must be completed before anything else can occur at Collin*

16. Create an account/profile and then an application. • Under Intended Academic Goal, select YES to “Will you be a high school dual-credit student for the term you are applying for?” • Select anything for “Major.” • List your SSN • Residency/tuition is decided based on your answers on the application and the documentation you provide. • Student will receive their Collin ID number (CWID), email address, CougarWeb username and password in 3-5 business days. Deadline to complete Collin College application 2/11/19 Questions? Please contact our Admissions office.

17. What is CougarWeb? Students will receive cougarweb login 3-5 business days after application has been submitted. CougarWebis an online portal that includes all of the information and access to services that students need, while attending Collin College. • Add/Drop Class • Online Trainings • Cougarmail • Paying for Tuition • Access online courses (Canvas) • Check Collin College class schedule • Grades - And MUCH MORE…

18. Step 2. Remove All Holds

19. What is a HOLD? • A hold prevents registration • Students are able to view holds via their CougarWeb account • Each admissions step is listed as holds, so all steps must be completed prior to registration For more information about resolving holds, please visit www.collin.edu/dualcredit

20. High School Permission Form Smith Jasmine N 100555555 Must be completed each semester before the student will be allowed to register. A form is required for all dual/concurrent credit courses. WHS June 2019 X 18  ENGL 1301  GOVT 2305 or ECON 2301  PSYC 2301 HS Counselor Signature Student Signature xx/xx/xxxx Parent/Guardian Signature (if under 18) xx/xx/xxxx

21. HS Permission Form • Students must have a Collin ID number, before they can receive a HS permission form.  • All paperwork must be completed and turned in the counseling office by end of day on April 10.

22. Official High School Transcript • Follow your high school’s specific steps to request one. • Collin needs the most current high school transcript for every student. • Does not have to include final spring grades. • May include test scores for TSI exemptions/waivers.

23. Texas Success Initiative (TSI) • The TSI is designed to measure college readiness in reading,writing,and mathematics. • It is used for course placement purposes. • Students must be at college level in reading and writing for the majority of courses. • See the college catalog for placement and prerequisite information: https://www.collin.edu/academics/catalog.aspx

24. TSI Exemptions Partial exemptions allowed provided that the required combined/composite score is met. For more information on exemptions, please review the Collin College New Student Checklist or visit www.collin.edu/dualcredit.

25. Official Scores Needed Contact College Board or ACT student website and have them send your official score report directly to Collin College. It takes approximately 11-12 business days for Collin College to receive and process them. ACT Collin Code: 4046 SAT Collin Code: 1951

26. TSI Waivers *Only PSAT-NMSQT qualifies for a waiver.

27. TSI Waivers Scores must be on an official document from the high school (e.g. transcript or HS letterhead). For more information on waivers, please review the Collin College New Student Checklist or visit www.collin.edu/dualcredit.

28. Need to take the TSI test? You’re in luck! We will be offering testing at Wylie HS on Feb 7th (FULL) March 7th April 4th Collin Admissions Application and Pre- Assessment Activity (PAA) must be completed before you can to take advantage of this opportunity. Students will need RSVP in the counseling office to take the TSI test at Wylie HS (FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE, SPACE is limited!!)

29. Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Dual Credit students taking classes at any Collin campus MUST provide proof of an having vaccination within 5 years, documentation of an exemption if they under the age of 22. The vaccination must be administered at least 10 days prior to start of entering term.. Dual Credit students taking classes at their high schoolcampusmay request for an exemption by completing a Request for Exception Form (gray form in the Collin College dual credit packet). For more information, please visit www.collin.edu/meningitis

30. Mandatory Campus Safety Training Students will be required to complete training prior to registration. Student will complete training via CougarWeb. How to Access Training • Log into CougarWeb account • Go to the Student Tab • Click Mandatory Campus Safety Training

31. How Do I Check for HOLDS on My Account? Instructions • Log into CougarWeb account • Click Student Tab • Click on View My Holds

32. Step 3. Ready to Register

33. Registration Instructions For Dual Credit Classes at High School/College Campus • Log into CougarWeb • Go to New Registration Tools • Click on Student Registration • Click on Register for Classes • Enter Credit Fall 2019 term • Click on Enter CRNs tab • Enter the specific CRN for your designated course • Click Add to Summary • Click Submit

34. Step 4. Payment

35. Tuition (Effective Fall 2018) $50 per credit hour for students residing in Collin County = $152for a 3 credit hour course $96 per credit hour for students residing in Denton County= $290for a 3 credit hour course Total cost per 3 credit hour course includes a $2 per semester student records fee. *All fees subject to change upon approval of the Collin Board of Trustees* Tuition is paid per semester. Free & Reduced Lunch students may be eligible for a tuition waiver.

36. How to Pay Tuition Online • Log into CougarWeb account • Under Student Quick Links • Click on Pay By Credit Card/Check • Click the Collin College Account Suite button • Then click on Make a Payment

38. What Does ACCESS Do?(Accommodations at Collin College for Equal Support Services) Provides equal access to the educational opportunities and services for students with disabilities through academic accommodations for those who qualify

39. To Receive Accommodations A student must: • Self-identify • Apply for services directly through the Collin College ACCESS office • Provide documentation of his/her disability • Request accommodations each semester for

40. ACCESS Application Process • Admission to Collin • Complete ACCESS Application • Provide documentation • Intake appointment with advisor • Documentation review • Notification of eligibility • Pick up Accommodation Letter *This process is concurrent with Collin Admissions Process*

41. Campus Resources(No additional cost to students) • Career Services • Counseling • Fitness Center • Library • Math Lab • Student Center • Tutoring • Writing Center • Transfer-U (transferu.collin.edu)

42. Get Books • You have to buy books in college! • You can find out which books you need by going online to the bookstore’s website a couple of weeks before the semester begins. There is also a link on your schedule in CougarWeb. • You may purchase books from your preferred retailer.

43. College ID and Parking Sticker • Pick up from a Student Engagement office on any campus • Both are FREE! • Allows you to use campus services • Do not need for first day of class– please pick up at your convenience

44. Fall 2019 Important Dates & Reminders You can apply online at apply.collin.edu now. Applications must be completed by 2/11/19 * You must have completed the TSI before you receive your HS permission form. All dual credit paperwork must be completed and submitted to WHS counseling office by 4/10/2019 Registration will open April 16thonline. Registration AND Payment deadline is May 17, 2019 at 8pm.

45. Questions? www.collin.edu/dualcredit469-365-1850 dualcredit@collin.edu