Taking college courses for dual credit

Taking college courses for dual credit is a process of enrolling for college courses and using those classes as credit toward high school graduation, as well as attaining regular college credit (Example: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 as high school English III credit). To assist you with this process the College has created a College Now Participant Handbook that lists numerous resources and services.


Students enrolling in college courses for dual credit are required to provide the following completed forms prior to registration:

Checklist to get started!

Use the following checklist to guide you through the process.


Step 1. Meet with your high school counselor.


Determine if you qualify to take college courses. Review your 11th grade TAKS scores, ACCUPLACER, SAT, ACT, or THEA and compare them to the qualifying scores found in the Dual Credit Handbook. If you have not taken any of the listed tests or do not qualify based on scores, you must take a placement test. If testing is not available at your school, walk-in testing is available at CTC.
Determine which courses you would like to take that count toward a college degree plan.
Fill out any ISD required forms and submit to the counselor if applicable.
Fill out the forms below in steps 2 - 6. 
Step 2. Complete CTC Application link: Download Adobe Acrobat
CTC Application <<VIEW SAMPLE COPY
Fill out completely to ensure there are no blanks and it is signed and dated.  If you are military affiliated, please be sure to bring required documents which are listed on the application.

Step 3. Complete Dual Credit/Early Admissions Application link: Download Adobe Acrobat
Dual Credit/Early Admissions Application <<VIEW SAMPLE COPY
Fill out completely including high school class, college course request, and signatures from a parent and a school official (i.e.; principal, counselor, registrar).  If you are requesting to take more than 2 courses and no more than 4 courses, please make sure you have qualifying scores.  This can be found on the form.
Step 4. Request an official copy of your high school transcripts.


Step 5. Complete the Class Registration Formlink: Download Adobe Acrobat
Class Registration Form << VIEW SAMPLE COPYlink: Download Adobe Acrobat

Step 6. Complete the Dual Credit Release of Information Formlink: Download Adobe Acrobat.
Dual Credit Release of Information Form <<VIEW SAMPLE COPY

Step 7. Turn in forms.
If you are requesting to take college courses for dual credit on your high school campus, please leave all forms with your counselor. 
If you will be taking college courses for dual credit on your own time and not through your ISD, please make an appointment with Tonia Griffin, Admission Counselor/Recruiter, at 254-526-1409.



If you are considering taking college courses that will not count toward high school, please click here.