Dual Credit New Student Orientation

Dual Credit
New Student Orientation

What is Dual Credit?

        The Dual Credit Program provides an
        opportunity for qualified high school
        students to enroll in college courses.
        Students can earn college credit and
        high school credit at the same time by
        taking EPCC classes free of charge at
        their high school campus or online.

Who is Eligible?

      Must be enrolled in high school

     Must meet EPCC requirements
     for Early Admissions

    Must meet college –ready scores
    on the College Placement Exam

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Scores

Reading (351)                          EDUC 1300, HIST 1301, GOVT 2305, etc.

Writing                                ENGL 1301 Expository English
Essay score of 4 and Multiple Choice   Composition
equal or greater than 340
       or
Essay score of 5 or higher

Mathematics (350)                      MATH 1314 Pre-calculus I College
                                                 Algebra and Geometry
                                       MATH 1324 Introductory Mathematics
                                                 for Business and Social
                                                 Sciences

Is Dual Credit Right for Me?

          I am dedicated and
          am ready take more
          rigorous courses

Is Dual Credit Right for Me?

           I am ready to follow all the
           EPCC policies and
           procedures, which may be
           different from my regular
           high school classes.

Is Dual Credit Right for Me?

             I want to save
           time and money

Is Dual Credit Right for Me?

           I am planning on
           attending EPCC, UTEP
           or another public
           university in the state of
           Texas after graduation

Start with the End in Mind
College: One Year, Two Years, or Four Years ?

    Associate of Arts / Associate of
    Arts in Teaching (AA/AAT)
    60 hours
    Transfers to a university

Start with the End in Mind
College: One Year, Two Years, or Four Years ?

     Associate of Science (AS)
     60 hours
     Transfers to a university to
     pursue a bachelors of science

Start with the End in Mind
College: One Year, Two Years, or Four Years ?

  Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
  Seeking immediate employment
  Hands-on experience or certification

Start with the End in Mind
College: One Year, Two Years, or Four Years ?

     Certificate of Completion
     Provides short term training
     Entry-level job skills

       Career Exploration @ EPCC Career and Transfer
      Services www.epcc.edu/careerservices or 831-2636

Let’s Get to the Core

       1-Communication (6)
       2-Mathematics (3)
       3-Life and Physical Sciences (6)
       4-Language, Philosophy & Culture (3)
       5-Creative Arts (3)
       6-History (6)
       7-Government/Political Science (6)
       8-Social and Behavioral Sciences (3)
       9-Component Area Option (6)
       TOTAL 42

Let’s Get to the Core

    You will find more information
   about the EPCC Core Curriculum
  on pages 82 and 83 of the 2018-2019
          Catalog. Please visit
       www.epcc.edu/catalog

Some Great DC courses (The Magnificent 8):

1 EDUC 1300 – Learning Frameworks (Core #9)
2 ENGL 1301 – English Comp (Core #1)
3 ENGL 1302 – Research Writing and Literary Analysis (Core #9)
4 HIST 1301 – US History to 1877 (Core #6)
5 HIST 1302 – US History from 1877 (Core #6)
6 GOVT 2305 – American Government (Core #7)
7 GOVT 2306 – State and Local Government (Core #7)
8 SPCH 1321 – Organizational & Professional Communication (Core #1)

Let’s Learn More about College

          Probation:
          • a period of time in which a student is conditionally
            enrolled contingent upon either improvement of
            scholastic achievement and/or conduct compliance.

          Suspension:
          • a period of time in which a student is not eligible for
            enrollment.

Your College Transcript – Your GPA

      • 4.0
  A
      • 3.0
  B
      • 2.0
  C
      • 1.0
  D
      • 0
  F
      • Withdraw (“drop”)
  W
      • Incomplete
  I

Important: Careful with those Ws!

A “W” will be awarded if you:
   • Leave the program after the official census date
   • Relocate to another city
   • Transfer to another high school or alternative school
   • Drop for personal reasons
The “W” could affect your financial aid at EPCC.

Important: Careful with those Ws!

EPCC Financial Aid Office
www.epcc.edu/FinancialAid
Call: (915) 831-2561

Email: FinancialAidOffice@epcc.edu

Academic Progress Report

You may request a progress
report from your college
professor by using this form that
can be found by following this
link:
http://www.epcc.edu/dualcredit/
Pages/HandbooksForms

Other Important College Definitions

             Early
                        CSD and ADA
           Admissions

             Onsite     Student Code
            Courses      of Conduct

            Online         Course
            Courses       Syllabus

Resources and Services for EPCC Students

        District-wide Resources and Services
        Banner                     EPCC ID Card
        DLSS and Blackboard        Honors Program
        Campus Life                Libraries
        Career and Transfer        PREP Program
        Center
        Center for Students with   Testing Centers
        Disabilities
        EPCC E-mail                Tutoring Services
                          Visit www.epcc.edu

E – mail, Banner and Blackboard

                    is the student e-mail system at EPCC.

Go to my.epcc.edu to access your email, Banner and
Blackboard. To login, use your EPCC email address and
password.
For assistance, call the EPCC IT Help Desk: 915-831-6440

Contact Information

     www.epcc.edu/dualcredit

       dualcredit@epcc.edu