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10th, 11th, or 12th Grade Students
GRADE LEVEL
Rising 10th graders only
High School Diploma + College Credits
Result
High School Diploma + Associates degree
Flexible - take one or more classes
Structure
Structured program with set pathway
2.0 (CTE) 2.5 (General Ed)
GPA Requirements
3.0
Step 1: Submit the Trenholm State Admission Application (Select ‘Dual Enrollment’ as the student type, even if you are applying for early college)
Step 2: Submit a request to your school counselor to email a copy of your transcript (and ACT scores, if applicable) to transcripts@trenholmstate.edu
Step 3: Select Courses: Review the Course Schedule*
-Dual enrollment students are advised to take courses that:
(1) satisfy their high school graduation requirements with dual credit;
(2) are required to earn an award in their chosen pathway; and/or
(3) will transfer to the college they plan to attend.
-Early college students are enrolled in pre-selected courses each semester by their advisor.
Step 4: Complete and submit the signed High School Authorization Form
Step 5: (Optional) Students may sign and submit the electronic FERPA form to authorize the release of information pertaining to coursework and/or academic records, for example. The Annual FERPA Notification is located here. Click the following link should you decide to submit a FERPA Student Information Release Authorization:
TSCC Student Forms
*The Early College program consists of structured pathways with pre-selected courses. Students in this program will be enrolled in required classes by their advisor each semester of matriculation.
Additional Information:
Students who request or are required to take college-level math and/or English must have placement scores on file before they can enroll in the respective course. Course placement is determined by results received on the ACT subsections or from the Accuplacer placement test.
Email testingservices@trenholmstate.edu for more information about testing options and placement guidelines or to schedule an appointment to take the Accuplacer.
- Expands College Access and Opportunity
- Reduces the Cost of College
- Builds Academic Readiness and Confidence
- Accelerates Educational Pathways
- Strengthens School–College Partnerships
- Prepares Students for Career Success
Dual Enrollment:
- Must be enrolled in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (unweighted) for the Gen Ed pathway and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (unweighted) for all CTE pathways
- Must submit the signed High School Authorization Form (required for each semester of participation)
Early College:
- Must enroll at the start of 10th grade
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Must submit the signed High School Authorization Form (required for each semester of participation)
Students who meet the criteria for initial acceptance in the Dual Enrollment or Early College program will remain continuously eligible by earning a “C” or better in all attempted college coursework. Students who fail to meet this minimum grade requirement or who withdraw from a course will be placed on probation for a minimum of one semester. Probations cannot be served during the summer term.
Dual Enrollment: Students may not return to the program until the probation has been served.
Early College: Students who withdraw or fail to maintain the minimum grade requirement and who would like to continue participation will be advised to transition into the Dual Enrollment program due to the curriculum guidelines required in Early College.
Scholarship funds for dual enrollment and early college programs may be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, and textbooks depending on the availability of funds, the needs of the individual student, and course requirements. The scope of each scholarship is determined by available funding and the scholarship grant guidelines. Costs covered will be determined on an individual basis.
Advising is the process of preparing for the instruction and training required for the program of study a student wishes to pursue. At Trenholm State, students work individually with an advisor to plan, select appropriate courses, and learn of college resources that are available to help them achieve degree completion.
Meetings can be scheduled via phone, virtually, or in person. Please contact the Dual Enrollment or Early College Coordinator to schedule an appointment.
Students are not allowed to register themselves. Course registrations are completed by our office once student eligibility is verified and all required paperwork is received.
Contact Us
Dual Enrollment Contact:
Kecia Hampton
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
Email: dualenrollment@trenholmstate.edu
Phone: (334) 420-4281
Early College Contact:
Dr. Jaada Tyner
Early College Coordinator
Email: jtyner@trenholmstate.edu
Phone: (334) 523-7485
Start College.
Stay Ahead.
Two Pathways. One Smart Decision.
Earn college credits. Save money.
Build your future at Trenholm.
