Dual Credit/Post Secondary Education Option (PSEO) FAQs

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGES DUAL ENROLLMENT PSEO PROGRAM

What is dual enrollment?

Dual enrollment is a program that allows high school students to simultaneously earn college or vocational credit toward a postsecondary diploma, certificate, or degree at a Colorado college that will also count as credit toward a high school diploma. Dual enrollment courses are college courses. Students should understand that the amount of work necessary to succeed in dual enrollment courses may be much greater than in high school courses. In addition, dual enrollment courses become a part of a student’s permanent college transcript. It is important to do well in these courses to realize all the benefits of dual enrollment.

Who is eligible for dual enrollment courses?

Students who wish to enroll in the PSEO dual enrollment program must:

1. Be a high school Junior or Senior;
2. Have approval of high school liaison or school administrator;
3. Demonstrate and submit requisite academic skills on the Accuplacer, ACT or SAT
4. Submit completed and signed CMC application, drop / add registration (if applicable), Concurrent Enrollment Form and if applicable a release of information waiver (see Appendix C, D, E, F);
5. Have parent approval and signature on CMC application and Concurrent Enrollment form; have high school approval / signature on Concurrent Enrollment form; have a college student services counselor signature on Concurrent Enrollment form;
6. Adhere to CMC student rules and regulations concerning attendance, behavior and grading policies. This includes deadlines regarding homework, classroom assignments and tests found in the syllabus. The CMC student handbook is available online at: www.coloradomtn.edu/services/support/html and click on —student handbook;“
7.Receive a grade of C or better to receive reimbursement from the school district.

Is dual enrollment right for me?

The dual enrollment program is an opportunity to take challenging courses and accelerate education opportunities. Students who successfully complete dual enrollment courses will save time toward their college degree and save money with a low college tuition rate and textbooks Students should check with their high school guidance counselor or school district office prior to enrolling in dual enrollment courses

Students and parents must attend the orientation / pre-registration or meet with a CMC student services counselor about the PSEO classes offered. At that time, registration materials are distributed and the procedures are explained.

Who pays the college tuition for dual enrollment courses? How much are they?

Students or parents must pay course tuition in full at the time of registration. Tuition is based on the current tuition rate per credit hour and residency is determined by parent residency. Students classified as out-of-state residents are charged the in-state tuition rate. The high school will reimburse the parent or student for two courses.

Students may not register for more than fifteen (15) credits per semester. Reimbursement for additional classes is at the discretion of the high school.

What about the cost of textbooks?

Students are expected to purchase the appropriate textbook (unless furnished by the high school.) The purchase process varies according to CMC location.

Are all college courses available through dual enrollment?

Many state guaranteed transfer college courses are available for dual enrollment. However, there are some restrictions on choice of courses:

1. Courses must count toward high school graduation.
   
2. Not all college courses are available at all high school or college locations.
   
3. Remedial, physical education skills, and some recreation courses are not available for dual enrollment.

When and where may dual enrollment courses be taken?

These courses may be taken before, during or after school or during the summer. They may be offered at the high school or college.

How many high school credits are awarded for dual enrollment courses?

Current practice is that six semester credit hours earned through dual enrollment will equal one high school credit. However, this may change for some college courses. Students should check with their guidance counselor for information regarding how dual enrollment courses apply to high school graduation requirements.

Will dual enrollment courses transfer to other colleges and universities?

Dual enrollment college credit will transfer to any public college or university offering that course with the same prefix and number and must be treated as though taken at the receiving institution.

However, upon high school graduation if students do not attend the same college or university where they earned the dual enrollment credit the application of transfer credit to general education, prerequisite, and degree programs may vary at the receiving institution.

More information, including a parent/student checklist, is available from: the PSEO handbook.