Dual Enrollment

About

Dual enrollment gives high school students a jump start on their college education. This program allows high school students to earn college and high school credit concurrently with approval from their high school and CCCC. This credit may support a postsecondary degree, diploma, or certificate and may also be applied to a high school diploma.

Since these courses are intended for college students, approved high schools students are only admitted on a space available basis. Courses are taught at a CCCC campus and follow the college's academic calendar.

Tuition is free for all dual-enrolled students.

Dual enrollment eligibility requirements:

  • Student in a North Carolina public or private secondary school or in a home school program may be eligible for dual enrollment
  • Student must be 16 years of age when the course begins
  • Student must have high school principal/chief school administrator permission to register for dual enrollment courses
  • Student must meet admissions criteria and prerequisites established by Central Carolina Community College
  • Enrollment of high school students cannot displace regular college students
  • Students may be admitted on a space available basis

Dual enrollment can benefit a student in several ways:

  • Earn high school and college credit concurrently
  • College credit may be transferable to other colleges and universities
  • Students gain access to CCCC campus resources
  • Save time and money by providing college credit for high school students

Apply

  1. Obtain necessary signatures on Dual Enrollment form, verifying appropriate age, social, and academic readiness.
  2. Fill out college application.
  3. Register on the second day of open registration for selected course(s). (No developmental courses--numbered below 100, seminar courses, or selected topic courses may be taken as concurrent enrollment.)
  4. Purchase textbooks.

Courses

Dual-enrolled students may register for seated courses in the following: AST, BIO, CHM, CIS, GEL, IMS, MAT, PHS, PHY, and SCI.

Students may NOT take seated courses in the following: ANT, ARA, ART, ASL, CHI, COM, DAN, DRA, ECO, ENG, FRE, GEO, GER, HIS, HUM, ITA, JPN, LAT, MUS, PED, PHI, POL, POR, PSY, REL, RUS, SOC, and SPA. Dual-enrolled students may be able to take these courses through Learn & Earn Online. Home school and private school students are able to enroll in Learn & Earn Online courses, but textbooks and fees must be paid by the student.

Course prerequisites are located in the Course Descriptions section of the college catalog.

Quick Facts

  • No cost for tuition
  • Earn college and high school credit at the same time
  • Ability to use high school and college campus resources
  • Save time toward completing a college degree

FAQs

Can I be a dual enrollment student if I am home-schooled or live outside the service area?
Yes. Eligible high school students, including those they are home-schooled, can earn both college credit and high school credit for approved courses. Students (including home-schooled students and students from other service areas) may dual enroll on-campus if they meet college prerequisites/requirements.
What high school credits will be awarded?
Local school divisions determine whether students may also earn high school credit. Contact your counselor at your high school for more specific information.
What are the admission requirements?
Students must be 16 years of age by the start of classes and be currently enrolled in a North Carolina high school at least one-half of a full time schedule (one-half of the high school day), and making satisfactory progress towards graduation in order to participate.
Students should demonstrate social maturity and a level of academic achievement to ensure success in college courses, as determined by a high school guidance counselor.
NC high schools include public, private, or home schools authorized by NC to operate as home schools.
How much does it cost?
Tuition is FREE to concurrently enrolled students. Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks, kits, and supplies. Applicable fees may apply.
What courses are available for dual enrollment?
Dual-enrolled students may register for seated courses in the following: AST, BIO, CHM, CIS, GEL, IMS, MAT, PHS, PHY, and SCI.
Students may NOT take seated courses in the following: ANT, ARA, ART, ASL, CHI, COM, DAN, DRA, ECO, ENG, FRE, GEO, GER, HIS, HUM, ITA, JPN, LAT, MUS, PED, PHI, POL, POR, PSY, REL, RUS, SOC, and SPA. Dual-enrolled students may be able to take these courses through Learn & Earn Online. Home school and private school students are able to enroll in Learn & Earn Online courses, but textbooks and fees must be paid by the student.
Course prerequisites are located in the Course Descriptions section of the college catalog.
Are there any restrictions?
Student must meet all course prerequisites.
Dual-enrolled student cannot displace traditional college students.
Student may be admitted on a space available basis.
Student must be enrolled a minimum of half-time at the high school and be making satisfactory progress toward graduation.
Student must be at least 16 years old.

Contact

How do I find out more information?
For more information, contact Student Services or the High School Cooperative Programs Coordinator at CCCC.
Student Services
(919) 718-7300
(800) 682-8353, ext. 7300
Virginia Brown
High School Cooperative
Programs Coordinator
(919) 718-7370
vbrown@cccc.edu