Office of Academic Initiatives
Dual Enrollment Information Sheet
AY 2018-19
FOR NON-MCPS STUDENTS ONLY
Home Schooled, Private Schooled and Out of State Students
Overview:
The Dual Enrollment Program is available to advanced high school students at
Montgomery College (MC).
Select students, accepted to MC, are enrolled in college courses while still attending
high school, providing an
educational experience beyond what is available at the secondary level. High school
juniors and seniors who
meet the College's Dual Enrollment (DE) standards may enhance their schedule with
college course work and
experience the independence of college-level study while also earning college credit.
Dual Enrollment enables high school students to:
Register and attend a Montgomery College course(s) on campus, online or at their high school site
Engage with outstanding college professors and their peers in a collegiate classroom setting
Graduate from high school with earned college credit
Potentially save money on college tuition
Accelerate college completion
Gain additional skills and confidence needed to succeed in college
Students may enroll in a variety of courses at the college, provided they meet the Dual Enrollment standards. The
credits earned may be applied to a degree program at Montgomery College or may potentially be transferred to
another institution.
Eligibility Requirements:
For standard admission through Dual Enrollment, students who are at least 16 years old will:
1.
Have completed their sophomore year prior to their participation in the program.
2.
Have an articulated plan for high school and college attendance during their junior and/or senior years
which will include all courses
required for high school graduation with time remaining in the schedule to
include college courses.
3.
Have an overall 2.75 (unweighted on a 4 point scale) cumulative grade point average at the end of their
sophomore year or an
overall 2.50 (unweighted on a 4 point scale) cumulative grade point average at the
end of their junior year (verified by an official copy of their most recent high school transcript).
4.
Have met the prerequisite requirement(s) and assessment level(s) for each credit-bearing course they
enroll in. Dual Enrollment s
tudents may not enroll in developmental courses or courses that combine
developmental and college level wor
k. DE students must test at 53+ ACCUReading to be eligible to take
any college course.
5.
Have the approval of a parent (or guardian), high school counselor, and principal (where appropriate).
Exceptions (under extraordinary circumstances):
1.
Students who are at least 16 years old and enrolled in a public or private school, or equivalent, and who do
not meet the requirements above, but whose achievement in a certain field of study is clearly exceptional
may be admitted on a case-by-case basis. This achievement may be documented through testing or other
means deemed necessary by the appropriate dean, department chair or faculty, and it must surpass the
level of courses offered by the school attended.
2.
Students under age 16 by the first day of their initial entry term and each subsequent term must meet the
prerequisite requirement(s) and assessment level(s) for each credit-bearing course they enroll
in. The approval of the appropriate College official is also required for first time participants. A meeting
referral will be provided to the student through the Dual Enrollment Office at the appropriate time.
Procedures for Admission and Registration:
Step One: EDUCATION PLAN: Meet with your high school counselor to discuss your overall education plan to
include your high school program of study and the college course(s) you wish to take.
Step Two: ADMISSIONS APPLICATION: Submit an MC credit Admissions application through the college’s online
application system. MC will notify you with admissions verification and next steps. You will be admitted to
MC, but must meet the Dual Enrollment requirements in order to be eligible to enroll in college courses as a high school student.
Step Three: DE APPROVAL FORM: Obtain the written approval of your requested college courses on the completed
Dual Enrollment Approval form from a parent (or guardian) and high school counselor.
Step Four: DOCUMENTS: Submit the completed Dual Enrollment Approval Form and your most recent official HS
transcript to your designated MC Academic Coordinator. Home schooled students must also obtain
home school verification from their local school system.
Step Five: ASSESSMENT TESTING: Students with qualifying SAT or ACT scores may submit directly to MC. All
others must take the College Board's ACCUPLACER/ESL test through MC. Test authorization required.
Students seeking testing accommodations must register through MC’s DSS office.
Step Six:
ACADEMIC ORIENTATION: First-time applicants must complete the Academic Orientation and
submit proof of completion to their designated MC Academic Coordinator.
Step Seven: COURSE PLACEMENT: MC Academic Coordinator will provide Dual Enrollment program status to
student, including placement results and registration options. MC Counselors are also available to help students
select courses that will lead towards a degree and/or transfer to a four-year institution. Students seeking course accommodations must
also register through MCs DSS office.
Step Eight: REGISTRATION: Submit a Dual Enrollment Credit Registration/Schedule Change form to your
designated MC Academic Coordinator. MC Academic Coordinator will register as appropriate and
mail student a schedule and bill.
Step Nine: PAYMENT: Pay all required MC tuition and fees, in accordance with the college’s payment deadlines.
Students seeking financial assistance must apply, complete all steps and verify status of funding prior to
start of class.
Program Regulations:
1.
Dual Enrollment (DE) students are subject to all Policies and Procedures as well as Academic Regulations and
Standards of Montgomer
y College.
2.
The College reserves the right to make the final decision on admission. Final decisions will rest with the
College in
accordance with the policy, guidelines, and procedures for admissions.
3.
DE students are eligible to take most college level courses for which they qualify. DE Students must meet the
prerequisite requir
ement and assessment level(s) for each enrolled credit-bearing course and must test at 53+
ACCU Reading to be eligible to take any college course. DE students may not enroll in developmental courses or
courses
that combine developmental and college level work.
4.
DE students may be approved to enroll in two (2) courses or up to seven (7) credits during fall, winter and spring
semesters.
5.
Students are responsible for purchasing any required textbooks, materials and supplies associated with their
registered cours
e(s).
6.
DE students under age 16, by the first day of their initial entry term, and each subsequent term will be referred by
the DE office to be int
erviewed by the appropriate College official to obtain an exception to the age requirement;
7.
Earned college credit typically may not be used to fulfill the credit requirement for the high school diploma, as outlined
by the Maryland D
epartment of Education. Only the HS principal may approve dual credit for a college course.
8.
Continued eligibility to participate in the Dual Enrolment Program is contingent upon successful completion with a
minimum grade of "C"
or better in previous college course(s). Students who withdraw with a “W on their
transcript may be ine
ligible for future participation. Students must continue to meet the Dual Enrollment
standards and follow the same procedures for enrollment. Student must also satisfy all financial obligations to MC
prior to enrollment.
9.
Students MUST submit all appropriate documents including their most recent transcript, a Dual Enrollment
Approval Form and DE Registration/Schedule Change form with appropriate signatures for each semester
they intend to tak
e college courses.
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Office of Academic Initiatives
Dual Enrollment Information Sheet
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Office of Academic Initiatives
Dual Enrollment Approval Form
AY 2018-19
FOR NON-MCPS STUDENTS ONLY
Home Schooled, Private Schooled and Out of State Students
DE APPROVAL FORM PAGE 1 OF 2
Term (Select One): Fall 2018 Winter 2019
PART I. STUDENT INFORMATION
Last Name: First Name: Middle Name/Initial:
M.C. Student I.D.
M
High School Student ID #:
E-mail Address
Cellphone Number:
Date of Birth: (MM/DD/YYYY) Gender: M F
PART II. HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
High School Name: Graduation Month/Year:
Location (City, State): Home Schooled: Y N
PART III. STUDENT and PARENT/GUARDIAN SECTION
College and Program Expectations:
All Montgomery College students, including students taking classes in the high school, are bound by the Montgomery College Academic
Regulations and Student Code of Conduct.
The curriculum, including content, objectives and materials of Montgomery College courses are determined by the respective
department,
in accordance with the college’s academic regulations and standards regardless of class location. Montgomery College courses
offered through Dual Enrollment do not count toward high school requirements or appear on the high school transcript unless specifically
approved by the HS principal and MC prior to the start of the term.
Financial Responsibility:
Students are individually responsible for all Montgomery College tuition, fees and textbook expenses. Registration for a class creates a
binding financial obligation that must be paid in full unless a student officially withdraws from the class prior to the published deadline. To
obtain a refund, a course must be officially dropped by the refund deadline. The refund deadline for each course is listed on the student
schedule/bill and in My MC; refund deadlines vary by course. It is the student's responsibility to officially drop a course if they no longer
wish to attend. Non-attendance or failure to pay does not constitute an official withdrawal. Withdrawal requires submission of a new DE
Registration/ Schedule Change
form
and will be effective the date received by the College. Students with demonstrated need may apply for
and receive financial assistance to cover part of these expenses. Allocation is based on available funds. Students who fail to make
arrangements prior to the payment deadlines risk
financial penalties.
Educational Records:
When a student turns 18 years old or enters a postsecondary institution (such as Montgomery College) at any age, all rights afforded to
parents under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) transfer to the student.
I have read and understood the MC Dual Enrollment Information Sheet and Approval Form. If admitted, I agree to abide by the program and
College expectations and requirements as well as the policies and procedures of MC (http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/pnp). Additionally, I
understand that I am responsible for all costs including collection costs to satisfy my debts to MC. Upon request by a designated MC official, I
agree to provide evidence of the information on this application for verification.
Student Signature:_____________________________Printed Name__________________________ Date:________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________Printed Name__________________________ Date_________________
Spring 2019 Summer2018
DE APPROVAL FORM PAGE 2 OF 2
Last Name:
M.C. Student I.D.
M
PART IV. PROPOSED PROGRAM OF STUDY
High School Schedule Montgomery College Courses:
Please list below the high school classes you are scheduled to
take during the term requested.
Please list below the Montgomery College course(s) your school
has approved for you to take during the term requested*
Course (i.e. SOCY101) # of Credits Dual Credit?**
1.
1.
2. 2.
3. Alternate Courses (if first 2 choices are not available)
4.
Course (i.e. SOCY101) # of Credits Dual Credit?**
5. 1.
6. 2.
7. 3.
* Students must meet the program requirements and assessment and pre-requisites for the course requested. Enrollment is completed by MC once all DE
requirements are met and all required documents (including DE registration form) are received. Registration is contingent upon space availability at that time.
**Students seeking high school (dual) credit for a college course must have permission from their principal prior to the start of the term.
PART V. HIGH SCHOOL APPROVAL SECTION
HS Counselor Recommendation: Recommend:
Recommend with Reservations:
Comments:
This student has an articulated plan for completing all courses required for high school graduation, with time remaining in the schedule
to include college courses. They have received HS approval to take the college course(s) listed on this Dual Enrollment Approval Form.
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In-County: In-State: Out-of-State: Home Schooled Verification? Yes No N/A
Academic Initiatives underage approval? Yes No N/A
Form Received: ______________________________
Comments:
Processed by:
Academic Coordinator: _________________________________
Office of Academic Initiatives
Dual Enrollment Approval Form
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