What
is Dual Enrollment?
It is a program that allows eligible
high school juniors and seniors,
currently attending East Baton Rouge
Parish public schools, to concurrently
enroll in a college course at Baton
Rouge Community College (BRCC).
The credits that students earn will
be used toward both a high school
diploma and are acceptable toward
a college associate degree, and/or
certificates.
What are some of the
benefits of Dual Enrollment?
• Open admissions and
no prerequisites are required.
• Enriches the course
opportunities for high school
students.
• Shortens the time to
attain a college degree.
• Saves students and parents
money.
• Provides students with
college credit that is transferable
to a four-year college or university.
• Provides a wider range
of course options for high school
students.
• Promotes rigorous educational
pursuits and encourages lifelong
learning.
• Grades earned through
dual enrollment will become
part of the students’
permanent college transcript.
• High school juniors
and seniors can earn up to 24
college credits upon completion
of high school.
• Access to BRCC’s
Academic Learning Center and
Library.
Who is eligible for the
Dual Enrollment program? Students
who have:
• Have a minimum 2.0cumulative
grade point average (weighted/unweighted)
• Have accumulated a minimum
of 14 Carnegie units
• Earn a “C”
or better average in each dual
enrollment course and complete
the course in good standing
• Permission from their
parent/guardian, high school
principal and counselor.
• An understanding that
the amount of work necessary
to succeed in dual enrollment
courses will be greater than
in high school courses.
Are all college courses
available for dual enrollment?
No, there are some restrictions
on the choice of courses:
• East Baton Rouge Parish
Schools, West Baton Rouge Parish
Schools and Baton Rouge Community
College have agreed on a number
of courses that are available
for dual enrollment.
When and where are dual
enrollment courses taken?
• The courses may be
taken during the day at your
high school, or after school
at BRCC.
Who pays the college
tuition for the Dual Enrollment
program?
• Students and their
parents or guardians are responsible
for the tuition and fees themselves.
• Scholarship money may
be available to assist with
tuition, fees, and textbooks.
Who pays for the textbooks?
• Students must pay for
their own textbooks. Scholarship
money may be available to assist
with textbooks.
What is the Dual Enrollment
application process?
• Students must submit
a BRCC Application Packet, which
must include signatures of the
student, parents/guardian, counselor,
and high school principal.
• All forms should be
submitted to BRCC’s Office
of Enrollment Services or high
school counselor of the high
school the student attends in
advance of the requested term
of enrollment.
• A new dual enrollment
form must be submitted for each
term enrolled.
What are the benefits
of Dual Enrollment to the community?
• Improving cooperation
and communication between public
schools and community colleges.
• More qualified, highly
educated workforce to strengthen
community and demographic needs.
• Strengthen partnerships
with business and industry.
Dual Enrollment Course
Offerings
• Introduction to Fine
Arts
• Introduction to Computers
• Principles of MacroEconomics
• World Civilization
• Music Appreciation
• Introduction to Philosophy
• Introduction to Psychology
• Introduction to Sociology
• Techniques of Speech
Where can additional information
about the Dual Enrollment Program
and registration procedures be
obtained? For further information,
please contact:
Your High School Counselor
OR
The Office of Enrollment Services
Baton Rouge Community College
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