Dual Enrollment Program

What is Dual Enrollment?


Dual Enrollment offers qualified high school students the opportunity to receive college credit at a relatively low cost while they complete their secondary education.

It is designed to supplement and enrich students' high school experiences by providing access to collegiate education without interrupting their normal high school activities. Earned credits transfer to two-year and four-year accredited institutions from Walters State according to the discretion of the receiving institution.

The Dual Enrollment Program is a state-approved, cooperative community venture provided by Walters State Community College. The program has been successfully implemented in 11 school systems within the Walters State service area.

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Information for faculty and students about the dual enrollment program at Walters State Community College.

 

Dual Enrollment Application Process

To begin you dual enrollment journey at Walters State, please complete the steps below. If you need additional information, please call 423.585.2642.

Step 1

Apply for Dual Enrollment Admission

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Step 2

Apply for the Dual Enrollment Grant

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Dual Enrollment FAQ

 
 
What are the advantages of Dual Enrollment?

Students jump start their college experience and accelerate their college education.

Students can earn transferable college credit(s).

Students are intellectually and academically challenged.

Students have access to collegiate education without interrupting normal high school activities.

Students earning 12 credit hours or more can be eligible for a high school diploma of distinction at their respective high school and a Walters State Promise Scholarship.

What are the entrance requirements?

Admission to the Dual Enrollment Program is available only to junior and senior students from state approved high schools or home school agencies that have distinguished themselves by high academic achievement.

Students must have a 3.0 or higher high school GPA or an ACT Composite of 21. Note: High Schools may require a higher GPA for participation in the program. 

Students must present minimum sub-scores to enroll in certain college level courses as stated in the college catalog (Example: ENGL 1010, students must have both an English sub-score of 18 and a Reading sub-score of 19) or a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

How do I apply for Dual Enrollment?
  1. Apply for dual enrollment admission
    Submit your free online application.
  2. Submit Admission Materials
    Visit your applicant portal for more details on the documents you need to submit as part of the dual enrollment process.
  3. Complete the TSAC Dual Enrollment Grant application online
    https://www.collegefortn.org/tsacstudentportal/
What courses can I take as a Dual Enrollment Student?

Dual Enrollment students may take any class for which they meet the prerequisites and/or eligibility requirements. For a complete list of available general education courses, please click here to visit the catalog.

Do dual enrollment classes affect college GPA?

Yes – dual enrollment classes (grades) are factored into the overall college GPA and reflected on the student’s college transcript.  However, college grades obtained through dual enrollment while in high school are excluded from the HOPE scholarship GPA calculation.

Do dual enrollment classes affect high school GPA?

Yes – dual enrollment classes (grades) do affect the high school GPA.  Dual enrollment grades are sent to the high school at the end of each term, the high school determines how those grades are weighted based on the State of Tennessee’s Uniform Grading Policy.  These grades are factored into the student’s overall high school GPA.

 

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