The Dual Credit program at Dallas College offers qualified high school students an opportunity to earn college credit while completing high school requirements.
What Are Dual Credit Courses?
Dual credit courses let qualified high school students tearn high school and college credit at the same time by taking Dallas College courses while still in high school.
Courses are available in a variety of academic and technical subjects. Courses may be taught at a high school or Dallas College location by instructors who meet Dallas College credentialing requirements.
Because these are college courses, students should expect the same academic rigor and expectations as other Dallas College students.
Dallas College partners with many area public, private and charter schools to provide scholarships that cover tuition for eligible dual credit students.
Why Choose Dual Credit?
Dual Credit gives students an opportunity to get a head start on college while still in high school.
Earn College Credit
Earn high school and college credit at the same time.
Save Money
Students participating through a Dallas College partner school may receive a scholarship that covers the cost of Dual Credit tuition.
Transfer Your Credits
Dallas College academic credits can transfer to Texas public colleges and universities and may transfer to other institutions.
Who Can Participate?
Dual Credit is available to eligible high school students, including those who attend:
- Public schools
- Private schools
- Charter schools
- Homeschools
Students must meet Dallas College admission and college-readiness requirements. Your high school counselor can help you determine whether Dual Credit is available through your school, which courses are offered and any school-specific requirements.
Additional Information for Homeschool Students
Homeschool students are eligible to participate in Dual Credit. Because the process differs from students attending a partnering high school, visit our Homeschool Information page for eligibility, enrollment and tuition information.
Explore Homeschool Information
Ready To Get Started?
If your school partners with Dallas College for Dual Credit, your high school counselor is your first point of contact. They can help you determine available courses and guide you through your school’s Dual Credit process.
When you’re ready, review the Dallas College enrollment and application steps, including admission requirements, college-readiness requirements, required forms and the application checklist.
Note: If your school is in Texas but outside Dallas County, you will be charged the in-county tuition rate for Dual Credit classes.
Communication regarding Dallas College students is restricted due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, FERPA.