DUAL ENROLLMENT

February 18, 2010

Purpose: To allow high school students to get a jump-start on their education and experience college.

Who is eligible?

Current Juniors Recommended cumulative GPA of 85 or above Score of 500 on both the Critical Reading and

Mathematics Sections of the SAT*** No more than 15 absences during the previous

year Recommendation from Guidance Counselor

*** Students applying to LCCC who do not have SAT scores or who do not have the recommended score must take LCCC’s placement test and place at the college-level.

Who is eligible?

Current Sophomores Recommended cumulative GPA of 93 or above Score of 500 on both the Critical Reading and

Mathematics Sections of the SAT*** No more than 15 absences during the previous

year Recommendation from Guidance Counselor

*** Students applying to LCCC who do not have SAT scores or who do not have the recommended score must take LCCC’s placement test and place at the college-level.

Participating Colleges

Luzerne County Community College

Bloomsburg UniversityPenn StateWilkes UniversityKing’s College

Commonly Approved Courses English Composition

I English Composition

II General Psychology Principles of

Sociology Intro to Philosophy Intro to Art Public Speaking

Foreign Language courses

General science courses (no lab science)

Mathematics courses History courses Government courses

Process

Complete a “Request to Apply” SheetDue to the Guidance Office by Friday, February 26th.

Follow application instructions for specific college Initial Payment for classes/fees/books is the

responsibility of the student. Upon enrollment in classes, students must

submit a copy of the following to the Guidance Office. Schedule Bill/Book Receipt Student Contract Driving Contract

LCCC

All students not having the required SAT scores will be given the Accuplacer test during the school day at Berwick High School

Students who qualify will be given an application to complete that day along with a course registration form.

The application fee and parent signature will be required within 1 week from that date.

Cost per course is approximately $185 plus cost of the book.

Bloomsburg University (ACE) Complete the “Non-Degree” or ACE

application online at www.bloomu.edu/admissions/ace.php

Schedule an appointment with your Guidance Counselor to request a letter of recommendation and transcript

Choose courses and schedule online at www.bloomu.edu/admissions/ace.php

BU courses cost approximately $285 plus the cost of books

SCHEDULING

Morning ClassesMid-Day ClassesEvening ClassesSummer Classes Students will still pick a full high school

schedule that will be adjusted once College Courses have been verified.

Dual Enrollment Contract

A set arrival/departure time from the high school.

Agreement to complete both a first and second semester course during the scheduled time.

College grades will become a part of the the official high school transcript and will be calculated as part of the high school GPA with a weight of 1.06

It is the student’s responsibility to determine the transferability of these credits.

REIMBURSEMENT

Reimbursement will be made at the successful completion (“C” or better) of a course with proper documentation.

Students are NOT guaranteed full reimbursement.

This amount is determined by the number of classes students are taking and the amount of the grant we are awarded.

Summer classes do not qualify for reimbursement but do qualify for the reduced tuition rate.

Please contact Mrs. Melito at 759-6400 ext. 3107

QUESTIONS?