Dual Credit - Students and Parents
Benefits
- Earn college credit at a much reduced rate.
- Take one class that counts for both high school and college credit.
- Graduate from high school with a high school diploma and college credit.
- Experience a college-level course while still in high school and develop the skills needed to be successful in college.
- Gain incentive to continue your education beyond high school.
Cost and Payment Information
- 2012-13 tuition is $65 per credit. Most courses are three to four credits, so a three-credit course will cost $195. Financial Aid is not available to students enrolling in dual credit courses, however, need-based scholarships are available. For more information, please contact the Dual Credit office at 208.562.3247.
- There is no application fee.
Transferability
CWI delivers college credit instruction through its memorandum of understanding with the College of Southern Idaho (CSI). CSI is accredited through The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCUU). Credits earned at CWI appear on CSI transcripts and are transferable to Idaho colleges and universities, and most other institutions outside the state. Colleges and universities outside the state of Idaho and private institutions within the state are not bound by the same credit transfer policy, so you should always check institutional transfer polices before registering for Dual Credit coursework.
Eligibility Criteria
Students should:
- Be at least 16 years old or have successfully completed at least one-half of the high school graduation requirements as certified by the local school district
- Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
- Have met the prerequisites of a course or have instructor permission
- Have permission of high school representative
- Have permission of parent/guardian
Before You Enroll
- Dual credit courses require extra effort and personal responsibility. A dual credit course may be more rigorous than other courses you’ve taken in high school and the expectation will be that you participate at the same level as a regular college student. It is important to note that most classes require up to two hours of out-of-class study for every one hour of classroom time.
- As a college student, you are expected to conduct yourself as a responsible adult. This includes, but is not limited to, attending class, seeking academic help, and addressing any problems you may have directly with your instructors. Rights and responsibilities of CWI students are outlined in the CWI Student Handbook.
- All grades will becomes part of your permanent college transcript and will be calculated into your college GPA.
- Dual credit students are responsible for requesting a withdrawal if they transfer out of a class for which they registered for credit. Failure to do so will result in a failing grade.
Be sure that this opportunity for a head start on a college education leads to an academic record that gives you an advantage when you enroll in college after high school graduation. If you have any questions, please call the Dual Credit Office at 208.562.3247.
Registration Process
To register for dual credit courses offered at the high school, the student must:
- Obtain a Dual Credit/Tech Prep Registration packet from the high school instructor or counselor. Return the completed registration form and Certificate of Residency Form with all required signatures to the high school by the stated deadline.
- Pay the cost of $65 per credit by the payment deadline. These fees are nonrefundable and the student will not receive college credit if they fail to pay.
To register as a dual credit student in a course offered on a CWI campus or online, the student must :
- Obtain a Dual Credit/Tech Prep Registration packet from a high school counselor or CWI.
- Meet course prerequisites for any Math and English course. Prerequisite verification can be provided by a college transcript, ACT, or COMPASS score. The COMPASS Assessment is offered at all CWI Testing and Assessment Centers for the cost of $5 per test.
- Return the completed registration form and Certificate of Residency Form with all required signatures, prerequisite verification (if required), and an official or unofficial transcript from an accredited high school* to any CWI One Stop Student Services location.
- Students will receive a letter containing student ID number and instructions on how to access their student account. Full payment of tuition at the cost $65 per credit and any additional course fees must be received by the payment deadline. These fees are nonrefundable and the student will not receive college credit if they fail to pay.
*In lieu of a high school transcript, home school students must provide ACT or Compass scores.
Once we’ve processed your registration form, you will be admitted to CWI as a part-time non-degree seeking student and enrolled in the class or classes you listed on your registration form. Shortly thereafter, you will receive an admission letter from CWI’s Registrar with your student information. It is important to keep this letter, so you have record of your student information. Dual credit students are subject to all the benefits and responsibilities of all CWI students.
Benefits:
- Student ID Card. Your ID will provide you access to the CWI Library and Tutoring/Open Computer Labs, including the Writing Center. To obtain your ID, bring a copy of the admission letter you receive from CWI and a picture ID to any One Stop location before 5 p.m. on workdays. Get directions to CWI locations.
- Access to CWI Library, including interlibrary loans, and online research options.
- Access to Tutoring and Open Computer Labs, including Writing Center.
- Student e-mail account - Each CWI student receives a free e-mail account. This e-mail account is yours to use while you are enrolled as a CWI student. If you have questions regarding your student login information and IT accounts, please refer to the Student Quick Reference Guide.
Responsibilities:
- Submit completed paperwork required for registration.
- Parents have no inherent rights to inspect their son's or daughter's education records. To give CWI permission to discuss or release any information to your parents or guardians, complete the optional Permission to Release Education Record Information form.
- Pay all applicable fees within the required time. Failure to do so will result in student not receiving credit for the class.
- Purchase any required textbooks and supplies (for courses offered on campus or online).
- Meet class expectations by being prepared for class, asking questions, attending class, meeting all deadlines, seeking academic assistance as needed, and conducting yourself as a responsible adult, including addressing any problems you may have directly with your instructors.
- Adhere to CWI Student Code of Conduct.
- Follow CWI policy for withdrawing from a class or all classes. Contact the CWI Dual Credit Director at 208.562.3247 for information.
Forms
What forms do I need?
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I need to withdraw from a class?
It’s important to remember that you are enrolled in both a high school class and a college class. Withdrawing from the high school class does not automatically withdraw you from the college class. You must officially drop the college class by contacting the Dual Credit Director, 208.562.3247. You will be dropped from the course and a “W” (withdraw) will be posted to your transcript. A “W” does not count toward your GPA. However, if you fail to notify the coordinator you will still be registered in the CWI class, and a failing grade will be posted to your transcript.
How do I get my grades and transcripts?
Grades are not mailed to you. Once a grade for your class has been posted, it can be viewed and printed by logging onto your myCWI student account. Official transcripts can be ordered using several methods. The following link will provide you with information on ordering “Official Transcripts”:
http://www.csi.edu/currentStudents_/eagleInfo/transcripts.html
Need more info?
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Dual/Concurrent Enroll Program Eric Studebaker Phone: 562-3247 Email: ericstudebaker@cwidaho.cc |
Dual/Concurrent Enroll Program Kathy Culbertson Phone: 562-3371 Email: kathyculbertson@cwidaho.cc |
