High School Student Programs

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The PVCC Dual Enrollment program allows eligible high school students to earn college and high school credit simultaneously. Students can save money toward higher education since dual enrollment classes in the high schools are offered at no cost to the student. Over 1,200 high school students each semester participate in this exciting program, either by taking dual enrollment classes in their high school or choosing to take PVCC classes on campus as a dual-credit student.  Dual enrollment is a great way for students to get a feel for college while still in high school and get a jump-start on a college degree or certificate.

Differences Between the DE Programs

  • Traditional Dual Enrollment Classes - Juniors/Seniors who meet eligibility, take DE classes at their HS, enroll with your high school counselor.
  • Dual Credit Classes - Juniors/Seniors/Homeschooled students who meet eligibility, take PVCC college classes either online or on campus outside of their high school day, required to pay tuition, enroll with PVCC admissions@pvcc.edu.
  • Early College - high achieving students who meet eligibility, take DE classes at their HS as well as online or on campus, to earn an Associate Degree (minimum credits = 63) or UCGS certificate (minimum credits = 32) at the same time they earn their HS diploma, scholarships in your school district may be available.

Dual Enrollment Guide

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To be eligible for the PVCC Dual Enrollment Program, students:

  1. Must be a junior or senior at a participating area high school (Freshmen or sophomores are eligible on a case-by-case basis only.)
  2. Must meet the dual enrollment admissions requirements in order to demonstrate college readiness. Learn what the dual enrollment admissions requirements are.
  3. Have the permission of their high school and a parent/guardian

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