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Dual Enrollment

High School Students at the VPA can take the following Dual Enrollment Courses in order to receive high school credit:

10th Grade - Eligible for: History 201

11th Grade - Eligible for: History 202, 1 Science Course & English 101 (must have an English composite of 18 on the ACT or take the ACCUPLACER & score at least a 5 or higher).

12th Grade - Eligible for: English 102, 1 Science Course and/or 1 Math Course

Below are 2 of several colleges students can choose for dual enrollment. See your counselor for more options concerning colleges and courses.

Jefferson State

Deadline to register online for Fall 2023 semester is April 28th. You must see Mrs. Hampton or Mr. Yeager by April 24th for scheduling purposes and turn in all required paperwork by April 24th so it may be submitted on time.


Contact information is dualenrollment@jeffersonstate.edu


If the DE class is online or at Jeff State the cost is $492. Can be paid online or may go to the campus and pay with cash, check, credit/debit. Fees are not accepted at the school.


Students must make a qualifying score on the ACCUPLACER exam or submit ACT scores in order to take English or Math courses.


Requirements

  1. Students must have a 2.5 GPA (unweighted) or higher
  2. Student in grade 10th, 11th, or 12th
  3. Must maintain a C or better

Application Process

  1. Complete an Online Application
  2. Submit the Dual Enrollment Course Approval Form to the Counselor with parent/guardian signature
  3. Submit the Program Approval & Release of Records Form to the Counselor
  4. Provide a copy of an unexpired photo ID
  5. Submit an official transcript (counselor will complete this upon request)
  6. Take ACCUPLACER if needed

Gadsden State

Deadline to register online for Fall 2023 semester if May 1st. You must see Mrs. Marbury & Mrs. Ball by April 24th for scheduling purposes and turn in all required paperwork by April 24th so it may be submitted on time.


Email is dualenrollment@gadsdenstate.edu or 256-439-6944.


Click here to see ACE deadlines


Cost is $503 per class.


Some Dual Enrollment Career Technical programs qualify for ACE Scholarship Applications. Link can be found below. Due May 1st. See qualifying list here


Students must make a qualifying score on the ACCUPLACER test in order to take classes in English, Math, or Computer Science. Seniors must take an ACCUPLACER or submit their ACT score regardless.


Requirements

  1. Students must have a 2.5 GPA or higher
  2. Be a 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student
  3. Must maintain a C or better

Application Process

  1. Complete online admissions application
  2. Submit dual enrollment approval form
  3. Provide a copy of an unexpired photo ID
  4. Submit an official transcript (Counselor will complete this upon request)
  5. Take ACCUPLACER if required or submit ACT score if required