Dual Credit

A cooperative program between Northeast Community College and participating area high schools, Dual Credit provides a mechanism for high school students to take college courses and earn college credits. These courses are offered to students through Northeast at any of our campuses, at their local high school during the regular high school day, and online or virtual. The courses are of the same content and rigor as the courses taught on campus. Dual Credit courses may be taught at the high school by high school faculty who qualify as Northeast Community College adjunct instructors with advanced degrees in their subject areas, or by Northeast Community College faculty who are dually certified.

The courses offered through the Dual Credit program are the same courses offered at Northeast. The course material, textbook, and instructor syllabus are equivalent to those used on campus. Dual Credit courses are of greater depth, take more time, and require more work than a normal high school class. Tuition for Early College students is at no cost. Textbooks, course fees, tools, and testing fees still apply. Dual Credit students complete an online High School Early College Application and register online through My Northeast. Students also adhere to College drop, withdrawal, and refund policies.

Textbooks may be provided at the local school’s discretion or they may be purchased by individual students through the Northeast Hawks Shop.

Successful completion of the Dual Credit course earns grades and credit to be recorded on a Northeast Community College transcript. These credits may be used at Northeast or transferred to another college or university. The receiving institution has the ultimate decision about accepting transfer credits, so it is important to check with potential colleges before taking a particular class. Northeast also has written transfer agreements in place with several regional colleges.

Early College - College Credit for Students in High School

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