Introduction to Dual-Enrollment
What is Dual-Enrollment?
Dual-enrollment allows high school students to earn college credits while still in high school, giving them a jumpstart on their higher education.
Benefits
Dual-enrollment can save time and money, while also providing a smoother transition to college and exposure to college-level coursework.
Eligibility
Students must meet specific academic requirements and receive approval from their high school and the partnering college.
Pathways
Students can choose from different dual enrollment options to earn college credit while in high school. Whether your goal is an associate degree, a career/technical program, or transfer credits for university, there’s a pathway for you!
*Students may also move between pathways depending on their GPA, behavior, and attendance.
Dual-Enrollment Pathways
Pathway #1 - GCSC
Pathway #2 - GCSC
Pathway #2 - GCSC
Begin Summer of 9th Grade
(Summer before 10th Grade)
- Unweighted GPA must be 3.85 or higher (no rounding up)
- PE Requirements must be completed
- Must receive an A in summer course in order to take Fall class
- No significant tardy, attendance, or behavior issues
- Only one 3-credit course/semester permitted until Summer of 10th Grade
- Summer of 10th Grade - maximum 2-credit courses (6 hours); if taking a class requiring a lab, the 1-credit lab class is permitted
- Fall/Spring of 11th/12th Year - maximum of 11 hours (variety of 1, 2, or 3 credit classes)
- Must maintain unweighted GPA of 3.85
Pathway #2 - GCSC
Pathway #2 - GCSC
Pathway #2 - GCSC
Begin Spring of 10th Grade Year
- Unweighted GPA must be 3.5 to 3.84 or higher (no rounding up)
- PE Requirements must be completed
- No significant tardy, attendance, or behavior issues
- Only one 3-credit course/semester permitted until Summer of 10th Grade Year
- Summer of 10th Grade - maximum 2-credit courses (6 hours); if taking a class requiring a lab, the 1-credit lab class is permitted
- Fall/Spring of 11th/12th Year - maximum of 11 hours (variety of 1, 2, or 3 credit classes)
- Must maintain unweighted GPA of 3.5 to 3.84
Pathway #3 - GCSC
Pathway #2 - GCSC
Pathway #3 - GCSC
Begin Spring of 10th Grade Year
- Unweighted GPA must be 3.3 to 3.49 or higher (no rounding up)
- PE Requirements must be completed
- No significant tardy, attendance, or behavior issues
- Only one 3-credit course/semester permitted until Summer of 10th Grade Year
- Summer of 10th Grade - maximum 2-credit courses (6 hours); if taking a class requiring a lab, the 1-credit lab class is permitted
- Fall/Spring of 11th/12th Year - maximum of 9 hours (variety of 1, 2, or 3 credit classes)
- Must maintain unweighted GPA of 3.3 to 3.49
Pathway #4 - GCSC
Pathway #5 - FSU PC
Pathway #3 - GCSC
Begin Spring of 10th Grade Year
- Unweighted GPA must be 3.0 to 3.29 or higher (no rounding up)
- PE Requirements must be completed
- No significant tardy, attendance, or behavior issues
- Only one 3-credit course/semester permitted until Summer of 10th Grade Year
- Summer of 10th Grade - maximum 2-credit courses (6 hours); if taking a class requiring a lab, the 1-credit lab class is permitted
- Fall/Spring of 11th/12th Year - maximum of 6 hours (variety of 1, 2, or 3 credit classes); if taking a class requiring a lab, the 1-credit lab class is permitted
- Must maintain unweighted GPA of 3.0 to 3.29
Pathway #5 - FSU PC
Pathway #5 - FSU PC
Pathway #5 - FSU PC
Begin Summer of 10th Grade Year
(Summer before 11th Grade)
- Weighted GPA must be 3.9
- PE Requirements must be completed
- No significant tardy, attendance, or behavior issues
- Summer of 10th Grade - maximum 2-credit courses (6 hours); if taking a class requiring a lab, the 1-credit lab class is permitted
- Fall/Spring of 11th/12th Year - maximum of 9 hours (variety of 1, 2, or 3 credit classes)
- Must maintain weighted GPA of 3.9
College Dual-Enrollment
Gulf Coast State College
Florida State University - Panama City
Florida State University - Panama City
Florida State University - Panama City
Florida State University - Panama City
Florida State University - Panama City