Mesquite ISD

Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment

1. Visit with your high school counselor or college readiness center about eligibility and course selection.
2. Complete the online Dallas College Application for Admission by going to Dallas College - Admissions Application; click on High School Dual Credit; Begin the Dual Credit Application.
3. Complete the Dual Credit & Concurrent Enrollment Process:
- Mesquite High - Jaylon Lewis
- North Mesquite High - Zach Brimager
- Horn High - Cayden Doss
- Poteet High - Brandon Miller
- West Mesquite High - Sam Parker
- Vanguard - Em Roth
2023-24 DUAL CREDIT COURSE OFFERINGS FROM DALLAS COLLEGE
This list of courses applies to the designated school years only, and it may change according to written agreement between MISD and Dallas College. No grade points are awarded for dual credit courses taken outside the regular school day or during summer at the college campus. The tuition-free courses are only available to students who complete all Dallas College registration and enrollment procedures including testing. If a student must repeat a course to earn credit, there may be a tuition charge.

To obtain one high school credit for a year-long high school course, both college semester courses must be taken and passed each semester. The student must provide an official transcript from the college campus to the high school registrar each semester verifying the grade earned. High school credit may then be awarded and placed on the student’s high school transcript. To remain in the dual credit program and to earn high school credit for a course, a student must earn a college grade no lower than a “C” in the course. There are several courses that are available for dual credit and may be taken on the high school campus during the school day. Contact your dual credit counselor for a list of what is available on your campus.

NOTE: Students CANNOT register through Dallas College, they must register through their dual credit advisor. See Dual Credit Admissions Process tab above for more information.

MISD DUAL CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH DALLAS COLLEGE (2023-24)

MISD MADE TO TEACH PATHWAY IN TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH DALLAS COLLEGE (2023-24)
OnRamps is an innovative dual enrollment and professional development initiative led by The University of Texas at Austin. Founded in 2011 in partnership with the Texas Higher Education Leaders Consortium, and supported by generous funding from the Texas Legislature, OnRamps is dedicated to preparing high school students for postsecondary student success. Mesquite ISD is starting a pilot program at three of our high school campuses with OnRamps. The courses are in U.S. History and Chemistry.

UT ONRAMPS PARENT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

UT ONRAMPS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

Mesquite ISD offers students an array of advanced learning opportunities including Advanced Placement and Dual Credit courses. The chart below will help you in planning your high school courses that earn college credit. Please see your school counselor if you have any questions.

	Advanced Placement (AP)	Dual Credit (DC)
Description	AP courses allow students to take college-level courses and exams, and to earn college credit while still in high school.	Dual Credit courses allow high school students to simultaneously earn high school and college credit while still in high school.
Credit	Students can receive college credit upon passing (with a score of 3, 4, or 5) AP exams based on individual college requirements.	High School and college credit is earned when the students pass the Dual Credit course with a grade of C or higher. The grade earned will be recorded on college transcript.
Teachers/Instructors	Taught by high school teachers trained by The College Board.	Taught by college instructors or high school teachers who serve as adjunct professors.
College/University Acceptance	Earned AP credits are accepted throughout the nation; however, students should check individual colleges and universities for their policies (some accept different passing scores).	Dual Credit courses are accepted at most colleges and universities in and around Texas. Students should check with individual colleges for their academic requirements/policies.
Eligibility	Open to any academically ready student.	Must be a high school student. Must have high school approval. Must meet TSI eligibility requirements for college-level course work.
Impact on High School Rank	Double accumulated rank points plus 1	Double accumulated rank points