Dual Credit Advantage

Dual Credit Opportunities and Advantages:

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  • Money: Dual Credit classes are free to students taking college courses taught by high school teachers at the high school. Credits are placed on high school and college transcripts.
  • Credits: The college credits earned during high school are almost always transferable to any Oregon community college program and many four-year higher education institutions.
  • Transition: This program provides students the opportunity to take college level coursework while still in the high school leading to a smooth, clear transition to the higher education setting. Student success in the program helps to define educational and career goals.
  • High Standards: The coordination of curriculum and course content between high school and Southwestern faculty ensures that students meet college standards.
  • Time: Students can train for a professional technical career or take a significant step toward higher education while still in high school.

Interested in taking signing up for a Dual Credit Class?

Steps to Dual Credit:

  • With limited exception, classes are available to students in the 11th or 12th grade
  • Contact your high school counselor for more information
  • Complete a "New Student Record Form"
  • For courses lie WR121 and MTH111, you must meet readiness requirements through designated PSAT/SAT/ACT scores or COMPASS assessment and any course prerequisite

Contact:

Nathan Helland

Coordinator of High School Relations

Phone: 541-888-7271

Emailnathan.helland@socc.edu

Janet Preti

Dean of Curry Campus

Phone: 541-813-1673

Emailjpretti@socc.edu



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