D U A L E N R O L L M E N T A T T H E P O R T S M O U T H C A M P U S
The Dual Enrollment Program is an collaboration between the public school system and Tidewater Community College. The program is designed to permit high school students to meet the requirements for high school graduation along with gaining college credit toward four year colleges, universities, and career and technical courses. The rigor of the courses taught will be greater than high school courses since dual enrollment courses are college courses; therefore, these courses are reflected on a student's permanent college transcript. Thus, students should understand the importance of doing well in these courses in order to reap the benefits of the program. College courses are taught at Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach high schools, while some many take place on the campus.
Advantages of Dual Enrollment
College-level instruction by faculty member during normal school hours
Length of time to earn a degree is shortened and the experience close to home
Students have access to college resources including academic advising and career counseling
Eligibility Requirements for Dual Enrollment
High school juniors or seniors attending a Portsmouth High School
Students must take the college placement examination
Parents or legal guardian must provide permission prior to enrollment
Students must receive a recommendation by high school principal or guidance counselor
All dual enrollment students have to apply for admission to the community college.
Dual Enrollment Step By Step Process
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