Dual Credit / Early College

What is Dual Credit and Early College?

John A. Logan College offers a variety of Dual Credit and Early College offerings. Students can begin enrolling in Dual Credit and Early College courses after completing their sophomore year of high school.

Students can receive both high school and college credit by taking Dual Credit courses. A student can receive dual credit in a JALC class that is:

  • Taught at a high school by a college qualified instructor
  • Taught online or at a JALC instruction site during the school day (approved by an agreement with the high school)

Please contact your high school for more information about potential dual credit.

Through the Early College program, high school students can take regular courses with a JALC instructor. Students earn college credit, and some courses may also count toward high school graduation requirements. These courses can be online or in-person at a JALC site. Families should work with their high school counselor to determine whether a course will also receive high school credit.

What are the benefits of Dual Credit and Early College?

Students taking Dual Credit and Early College courses are known to gain:

  • An easier transition from high school to college
  • A greater likelihood of completing their college degrees
  • Cost savings for students and families
  • Real experience in the expectations of college-level work
  • Enhanced skills required in college success such as time management, critical thinking, and study skills

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Steps to Get Started

Step 1: Dual Credit/Early College Application

Fill out the Dual Credit/Early College Application. You will receive a confirmation once submitted. When it is processed within 3-5 business days, you will receive another email with your Student ID number.

Dual Credit/Early College Application

Step 2: Take the Accuplacer Test

If you wish to take dual credit/early college math, English, or CNA courses, you are required to take the Accuplacer test. It is a free test on JALC’s campus.

Accuplacer Test

Step 3: Register for Courses

Talk to your high school counselor about the possibility of registering for classes. Review what dual credit courses are offered at your high school. If you’d like to meet with a dual credit advisor, schedule your appointment online.

Dual Credit Advisor Scheduling

Step 4: Access Your Student Email, D2L, and Access Course Materials

After registering for courses with your counselor or advisor, you can start accessing your account information and campus resources. Be sure you can log in to your Volmail account, access the Desire2Learn online learning platform, access your course schedule and pay your bill in your myJALC portal, and order any required textbooks and course materials.

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