Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment for High School Students

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Mission:

The mission of the dual credit and dual enrollment program is to give high school students who reside in the John A. Logan College district the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school.

Goals:

What is Dual Credit?

Dual credit is an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors who are capable of meeting an increased challenge to earn free college credit through selected high school courses.

  1. Both high school and college credit is earned for dual credit courses.
  2. Dual credit classes may be taught at the high school by a qualified teacher (who is also a John A. Logan College faculty member) or taught at the College by College faculty.
  3. The high school determines whether a college course is offered for concurrent high school and college credit, according to the school’s policies and practices of their district.

What is Dual Enrollment?

High school juniors and seniors may also enroll in a college level course offered on the College’s main campus, at the DuQuoin and West Frankfort Extension Centers, on–line, and at other approved College sites.

  1. Students earn college credit exclusively. High school credit is not awarded.
  2. The College Catalog lists all the courses offered at John A. Logan College.
  3. The Class Schedule identifies the days of the week and the times each class is offered during a particular semester.
  4. Students may take day, evening, or on-line classes as approved by their high school. On-line classes are listed separately in the on-line section of the class schedule.

Registration Deadlines

High school students are subject to the registration deadlines for regular college courses and may not enroll in a course after the course closes. Please pay particular attention to the “last day to register.” This date is located in the Class Schedule on page i under “Dates to Remember.”

Admissions Requirements:

Admission is ordinarily restricted to students in their junior and senior years of high school. Additionally, students accepted for enrollment in college–level courses must have the following:

Students must also

  1. Make course selections in consultation with their high school guidance counselor and/or principal.
  2. Take the College’s entrance exam (Asset) and score appropriately.
  3. Complete all course prerequisites as required by the College and any additional requirements set by their high school.
  4. Complete a dual credit/dual enrollment registration form.

High school students enrolled in the dual credit/dual enrollment program are not required to complete a separate admissions application. The registration form listed above is the application.

What is Not Covered

Some courses are not eligible through the Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Program. These include the following:

Transfer Rules

Students need to become familiar with any special requirements of their transferring institution, the transfer rules at the institution concerned, and any special rules for the student’s proposed curriculum at that institution. The student is responsible for obtaining full knowledge of the information provided in the College Catalog concerning regulations and requirements of the College and his/her program of study.

Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress

Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment courses are recorded on student transcripts and are evaluated for Satisfactory Academic Progress the same as all other college courses. All students applying for financial aid must follow the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Policy. The Satisfactory Academic Policy states that students must have a cumulative 2.0 GPA and students must complete 67% of the courses they attempt. This policy applies to all courses, whether the student received financial aid for those courses or not.

On–Line Classes

John A. Logan College offers online instruction through Blackboard – an online computer software tool.

To learn about Blackboard and how to navigate through an on-line course, students must complete an online orientation (ORI 110). You will learn about Blackboard; how to create an account; how to log in to your class(es); requirements for e–mail accounts; and procedures for downloading, uploading, and communicating with your instructor and fellow students. You will also learn what to do and who to contact if you experience technical problems while taking an online class.

Students cannot enroll in an on–line course until they have completed the Blackboard orientation.

  1. Download, complete, and attach this form, along with the Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment registration form, and submit it to your high school guidance counselor for approval.
  2. Once you have submitted the forms, and are approved, you will receive an e–mail confirmation with instructions on how to proceed.

Tuition and Fees

Currently, the College waives the tuition for dual credit and dual enrollment courses. Students are responsible for all course fees. Students must have the permission of their district high school to receive a waiver. Registration forms must be approved by the high school in order to process the waiver.

Student Guidelines

To enroll, students must follow the Student Guidelines. Print these steps and become familiar with the process, then make an appointment with your high school guidance counselor regarding your interests in dual credit and/or dual enrollment.

Meeting with a Campus Advisor

After meeting with a high school guidance counselor, students are encouraged to arrange an appointment to meet with an academic advisor at the College. These advisors can provide valuable insight to careers, programs offered at the College, and assist students interested in pursuing a baccalaureate degree after attending John A. Logan College. Contact the Admissions Department at (618) 985-2828, Ext. 8298 to schedule an appointment.

Student Login

Students may check their schedules and view their transcripts through the College’s WebLink. The student I.D. is your social security number (or student ID #). The password is your birth day and year (do not include the month). For example, if your birthdate is November 3, 1989, enter 03/89. Click here to access the Student Login.

Vol Text

VolText is the College’s campus alert notification system that sends text messages to cell phones. Students can stay informed of campus events, closings, and emergencies by signing up, online or through admissions.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact Sheila Colombo at:

Sheila Colombo, PHR
John A. Logan College
700 Logan College Road
Carterville, IL 62918
618-985-2828, Ext. 8134; Fax: 618-985-9181
sheilacolombo@jalc.edu