What does Dual Credit at SWU mean?

Dual Credit means a student is enrolled in credit-bearing college courses at SWU while still in high school.

Can a high school student participate in Dual Enrollment?

Yes. Typically your guidance counselor must approve you taking the courses.

What Dual Credit Programs are available at SWU?

Students may select from a variety of of programs. The Early College is designed for students to take college courses that satisfy their high school credits. The Early College allows students to begin work as early as the summer of your sophomore year in high school. The Early College is typically designed for students wanting to pursue the Associate Degree track. If the program requirements are met, a student would receive their Associate’s Degree by the time they graduate high school. The Jumpstart to College program is designed for students only wanting to take a few dual credit classes, but not the Associate Degree. College @ CTC is designed for those students wanting to take college-level credit as a part of their CTC program.

How do I know which courses I am eligible to take?

Students will work with their guidance counselors on which courses to take each semester. Guidance counselors will work alongside SWU advisors to ensure you are taking the correct courses.

Can I earn high school credit for college courses?

Yes, as long as you take the correct courses that are designed to satisfy both high school and college requirements. That is why it is very important to work with your high school guidance counselor and plan ahead for taking dual credit classes.

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SWU Tuition, Fees, and Scholarships: The dual enrollment or dual credit tuition rate at the time of this agreement is $100 per credit hour. Additionally, a technology fee of $20 per credit hour is due prior to enrollment. These fees are subject to change and will be communicated to the appropriate parties (e.g., school district, high/homeschool, currently enrolled dual enrollment/credit students, and parents).

SDPC students who successfully complete dual enrollment/credit courses under this agreement are eligible for scholarship funding (up to $6,000) toward a degree program once the student enrolls as a full-time traditional student at SWU. The scholarship amount will be equivalent to the student’s tuition costs that were incurred on dual enrollment/credit courses at SWU. The courses must have been successfully completed, and the total accumulation of scholarship dollars will be split evenly across the remaining terms needed to complete the student’s chosen program of study. Matriculating students must remain enrolled full-time at SWU to obtain the scholarship. Students who unenroll/break enrollment may forfeit remaining scholarship funds as a result of completing SWU dual enrollment or dual credit courses.

Students who complete a nationally recognized certification may be eligible to earn additional credit toward their chosen degree program at SWU. Students who are interested in exploring SWU’s credit for prior learning options should contact SWU’s Admissions office for more information.