Dual Credit programs offer high school students the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously. This innovative educational approach allows students to engage in college-level coursework while still fulfilling their high school requirements, accelerating their academic and professional goals.

In Dual Credit programs, students enroll in college courses that count toward their high school graduation requirements and also provide college credits that can be transferred to a post-secondary institution. This dual benefit not only helps students get a head start on their college education but also provides them with a taste of college-level academics.

Grades earned in Dual Credit courses taken during the school year are weighted and included in the student’s high school GPA, reflecting the challenging nature of these courses. Dual Credit courses taken during summer school or on-line will not be calculated into the student’s high school GPA but will appear on the high school and college transcript. Students will be responsible for paying all tuition, books, and fees associated with Collin College Dual Credit courses. *Dual Credit Health Science programs may have additional requirements*

Qualified high school students can enroll in Medical Terminology in 10th grade. Beginning the summer after 10th grade, students can enroll in additional dual credit courses. 

To be eligible for Dual Credit courses, students must:

1. Apply to Collin College and meet its admission requirements.

2. Provide qualifying TSI, ACT, or SAT scores (details available here).

3. Submit residency documentation, if applicable.

4. Complete the Campus Safety Training Video in the Workday Student Portal.

5. Provide a Bacterial Meningitis immunization record, if applicable.

6. Submit the PISD High School Dual Credit request form.

7. Submit the Collin College Dual Credit permission form.

Students can use the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) to view the courses designed for transfer that each institution offers. Students can also use the TCCNS to view how universities will evaluate various community college courses at their particular 4-year institution.

Overall, Dual Credit programs provide a valuable opportunity for motivated high school students to advance their education, save on college costs, and better prepare for their future academic and career pursuits.

• Collin College Website

• Prosper ISD Dual Credit at Collin College

Students interested in Dual Credit classes will need to speak to their high school counselor first to make sure it is the right option.

• PHS Counselors

• Rock Hill Counselors

• Walnut Grove Counselors

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Collin College Contacts:
PHS and WGHS Students - Alicia Schulze | aschulze@prosper-isd.net
RHHS and RHS Students - Gary Livingston | livingstong@prosper-isd.net