Dual Enrollment allows the Community College campus to form a partnership with local K-12 districts that enables high school students (9th to 12th) to take a college class at their high school for college credit. The high school student will be awarded both college credits and high school credit for the single course. Students are eligible for Dual Enrollment provided they complete the admission application online and have approval from the high school principal or their designee.
Dual Enrollment
FAQ
What are the advantages of dual enrollment for a student?
The student that has been identified to take a Dual Enrollment class will have the opportunity to take advantage of all the benefits of such class. Upon successful completion of the class, the student, will receive the following benefits:
- In some cases, the student may be able to attain an associate’s degree shortly before or after their high school graduation.
- Participation in Dual Enrollment may ease the transition from high school to college by giving students a sense of what college academics are like.
- Dual Enrollment is a cost-efficient way for students to accumulate college credits because courses are paid for and taken through the local high school.
Is Dual Enrollment right for everyone?
Dual Enrollment is an opportunity to take challenging courses and accelerate educational opportunities. Students who successfully complete Dual Enrollment courses receive many benefits. However, there are some possible disadvantages that all students must take into account when enrolling in a Dual Enrollment class.
Possible disadvantages are:
- The amount of work necessary to succeed in college level courses may be much greater than in high school courses.
- Dual enrollment courses become a part of a student’s permanent college transcript and could impact eligibility for financial aid and admission to other postsecondary institutions.
- Most Duel Enrollment classes count towards general education college credits and graduation requirements for high school. If a student fails one of these classes, it will negatively affect their high school and/or college transcripts.
How do I enroll in dual enrollment?
Students wanting to take Dual Enrollment classes must apply online. The table below will show you when Dual Enrollment application will open. To apply, please click on the application link listed below for the college where you will be attending and select the term which indicates Dual Enrollment. Dual enrollment students must also complete and submit the “ Dual Enrollment Registration Packet.” This includes signed forms from parent and high school principal. To obtain a Dual Enrollment registration packet please talk to your high school counselor.
Which schools offer dual enrollment?
Reedley College currently has Dual Enrollment agreements in place with the following High Schools and Districts:
- Central West High School
- Clovis East High School
- Dinuba High School
- Exeter High School
- Fowler High School
- Hoover High School
- Kingsburg High School
- Orange Cove High School
- Orosi High School
- Parlier High School
- Reedley College
- Reedley High School
- Reedley Middle College High School
- Sanger High School
- Selma High School
- Sierra High School
- Washington Union High School
- YouthBuild Charter High School