1. Dual Credit 15-16 Phase I- Students sign up with English Teacher

2. Dual Credit 15-16 Phase II- Apply to EPCC through Apply TX Apply to EPCC during Math Class – Gear Up Library Classroom Need to provide a valid email address Welcome Letter via email (pdf) in 2 weeks Need 800# for PAAM – (ie. 8474428)

3. Phase III - PAAM Gear Up – Library Classroom during Math Class. Go to www.epcc.eduwww.epcc.edu a. Click on: Campus Resources b. Click on: Testing Services c. Click on: Placement Testing d. Click on: Pre-Assessment Activity Module 1. User ID is: EPCC # ID 2. Password: your birthday (MMDDYY) e. Complete pre-assessment activity f. Click on SUBMIT & LOGOUT g. Completion of PAAM will be recorded in BANNER – EPCC database

4. Phase IV - Texas Success Initiative(TSI) Need at least 6 hours of uninterrupted time. Students will take a 30 minutes break for lunch. Immediate student scores - Mandated by The Coordinating Board Students must bring a photo ID the date of the test. Students without photo ID will not be allowed to test. A high school photo ID is acceptable. Students will NOT be allowed to enter a test session late/tardy. Cell phones and other electronic devices are NOT allowed during the test session.

5. Phase V- Enroll in Dual Credit If you qualify for dual credit via TSI test scores or exemptions, you will see your counselor to see which classes you will enroll in. 3 classes if your HS GPA is 85%+ 3 classes for Spring 2015 semester if your EPCC GPA is 3.0+ Because if rigor, students typically take 2 Dual Credit classes a semester