Dual Credit

Dual Credit is an opportunity for students to earn college credit and high school credit simultaneously.

Eligibility

Any public, private, charter, or home school high school student
College readiness in at least one testing area as evidenced with Qualifying Test Scores. The TSI Assessment is the most commonly used test. TSI Testing Request is available for high schools.
Minimum high school GPA of "C" or higher
Social and behavioral maturity for college level courses
Dual Credit students must show college readiness in at least one testing area with Qualifying Test Scores. The TSI Assessment is the most commonly used test. TSI Testing Request is available for high schools that would like NCTC to come to their campus to test.
Parents and counselors should be aware that college ready scores are not the only criteria for student success.
Student must have the social and behavioral maturity for college level courses.
Students with prior disciplinary or attendance problems, as defined by The Texas Education Code, section 25.92 Minimum Attendance for Class Credit, are not eligible to enroll in dual-credit courses.

Ask Yourself...

Am I self-motivated?

Am I self-disciplined?

Am I a problem solver?

Do I have good study habits?

Do I have good time management skills

For questions regarding dual credit, please contact your counselor.

Dual Credit Institution Memorandums of Understanding

PLEASE CHECK NCTC'S DUAL CREDIT WEBSITE FOR IMPORTANT DATES: