Chilton County School District

Dual Enrollment and Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit

The Alabama State Board of Education has authorized the establishment of dual enrollment programs between public colleges and universities and local boards of education. The following options may be offered in dual enrollment:

• Students may earn college credit (dual enrollment)

• Students may earn both high school and college credits for the same course (dual enrollment/dual credit)

Chilton County Schools currently have a dual enrollment/dual credit agreement with:

• Auburn University • Auburn University of Montgomery • Jacksonville State • Jefferson State Community College • Southern Union Community College • University of Alabama • University of Montevallo

1. Dual enrollment/dual credit (DE/DC) allows eligible high school students to enroll in college courses and receive both high school and college credit. Students will receive 1 Carnegie Unit for successful completion of a semester college course.

2. DE/DC courses are taught at the college level and graded at the college level.

3. Students participating in DE/DC courses are required to follow college procedures and complete the required college forms and applications.

4. Students participating in DE/DC courses are required to adhere to Chilton County Board of Education’s Student Code of Conduct and Attendance.

5. Students interested in participating in Dual Enrollment or Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit must meet the approved requirements, pay tuition and fees, and the student and his/her parent/guardian must sign the appropriate forms.

6. Contact your school counselor for the Dual Enrollment – High School Graduation Requirement Equivalency List.