Dual Enrollment

Overview

The North Carolina Career and College Promise program provides seamless dual enrollment educational opportunities for eligible high school students in order to accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas and associate degrees that lead to college transfer or provide entry-level job skills. Eligible high school students may enroll in a College Transfer Pathway program of study leading to the awarding of specific college transfer credit and/or Career and Technical Education Pathway program of study leading to a certificate or diploma aligned with an identified career cluster.

Eligible college courses will be selected from authorized programs of study which are beyond the scope of high school offerings and will be of the same length and rigor as those offered to regular college students. College credit will be awarded upon successful completion of courses. High school credit may be awarded upon successful completion, based on credit hour equivalencies.

A Career and College Promise student may change his or her program of study (major) with approval of the high school principal (or his/her designee) and the College’s Vice President for Instruction (or designee). The College’s Vice President for Instruction (or designee) shall approve a change in pathway based on verification provided by the student that the program change allows the student to meet their newly chosen career path.

The enrollment of high school students cannot displace adult college students. Enrollment of eligible Career and College Promise high school students during the summer semester is permitted. With appropriate approvals, eligible high school students may enroll in selected continuing education courses for specific enrichment or training purposes only (no high school, college transfer, or career technical awards). Adult High School or high school equivalency courses are not eligible.

Differences between College and High Cchool

The experiences you will encounter while enrolled in college can be vastly different than those you experienced in high school. It is important that you understand these differences so that you are college ready for your first semester on campus.

Differences in Classes

In High School	In College
Students can spend an average of six hours a day, 30 hours a week in class.	Students can spend as little as 12 to 16 hours a week in class for a full-time load.
Studying time outside class may be limited each week.	Studying time should be at least two to three hours outside of class for every hour spent in class.
The high school provides students with the textbooks and needed materials for each class.	Students are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks, supplies, uniforms, and other materials accompanying their classes. Textbooks can be as much as $200-$500 per semester.
Classes are scheduled for the student based upon track and grade level.	Students will consult with their academic advisor each semester to select classes appropriate for their major.
Teachers carefully monitor class attendance.	Students are responsible for adhering to the attendance policy, which is closely monitored by the faculty.

Differences in Grades and Testing

In High School	In College
Extra credit projects are often available to help students raise the grade.	Extra credit projects are seldom available.
Grades are given for most assignments.	Out of class work will be used as a way to reinforce learning objectives but may or may not have an impact on the overall grade earned for the course.
Consistently good homework may help raise the student’s overall grades even when test results have low grades.	Students should check the course syllabus for how assignments are weighted. Results on tests, major projects, or papers usually carry more weight in the overall course grade.
Testing is frequent and covers small amounts of material.	Testing is usually infrequent and may be cumulative, covering large amounts of material.
Make up tests are often available.	Make up tests are seldom an option.
Initial test grades may not have an adverse effect on the student’s final grade.	The first test may count for a substantial part of the final grade. If students are not doing well, it is their responsibility to get assistance.

Differences in Responsibility

In High School	In College
Parents can talk to their child’s teachers about their grades and can have access to their records.	The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) governs college policies regarding student’s records for students over the age of 18 and without the student’s written permission, parents are not allowed access to them.
The high school counselor can register students in classes.	An academic advisor can help students select courses and develop an educational plan, but students are responsible for enrolling and managing schedules.
Students can count on parents and teachers to remind them of responsibilities and provide guidance as they set their priorities.	Students will be faced with a large number of decisions. Students must balance their responsibilities and set priorities on their own.
Students will usually be told what to do and corrected if their behavior is out of line.	Students are expected to take responsibility for what they do and don’t do, as well as for the consequences of their decisions.

College Transfer Pathway

(Coastal Carolina Community College ONLY)

Courses in this pathway provide an opportunity for a student to complete transferable credits/courses toward an Associates and/or Bachelor’s degree.

Eligibility

11th or 12th grade
- Limited opportunities available for AIG 10th graders - please speak to Ms. Balsamo for more information
Qualifying Scores
- Unweighted GPA of 2.80+ (no exceptions) OR
- Qualifying scores on the Pre-ACT/ACT OR
- Qualifying scores on the NC DAP Test (Placement Exam)

Pre-ACT & ACT: English: 18; Reading: 22; Mathematics: 22

NC DAP: English and Reading: Composite of 151+; Mathematics: 7 on each assessment for DMA 010-060

Application Packet

Continuing Education and CTE Pathways

(Coastal Carolina Community College OR Cape Fear Community College)

Courses in this pathway lead to certificates or diplomas aligned with the student’s career path.

Eligibility

11th or 12th grade
- Limited opportunities available for AIG 10th graders - please speak to Ms. Balsamo for more information
Qualifying Scores
- Unweighted GPA of 2.80+ (no exceptions) OR
- Qualifying scores on the Pre-ACT/ACT OR
- Qualifying scores on the NC DAP Test (Placement Exam)
- A letter from the Principal waiving the GPA requirement (Please contact Ms. Balsamo for evaluation)

Pre-ACT & ACT: English: 18; Reading: 22; Mathematics: 22

NC DAP: English and Reading: Composite of 151+; Mathematics: 7 on each assessment for DMA 010-060

Course Options

The following courses must be taken at Coastal Carolina Community College (no exceptions):