1. Welcome! Alvin Community College Dual Credit

2. Overview  Review information all Dual Credit students, need to know  Fall 2011 updates that will affect all dual credit students  Application Process/Eligibility Qualifications  Questions  Please stay if you need assistance w/ online application

3. Students earn credit for both high school and college after successfully completing ACC college courses.

4.  Code of Conduct  Expectations of a College Student  Differences - AP, Tech Prep, & Dual Credit  Transferability

5.  New Academic Standards & Probation  English 1301-must earn a C or higher to move to English 1302  2 Dual Credit classes per semester, for overload (to take more than 2) student must have: Returning students: 3.0 cumulative ACC GPA Returning students: 3.0 cumulative ACC GPA New Students:85 high school cumulative average New Students:85 high school cumulative average

7.  Hand Book (Academic Integrity, Withdrawals, FERPA, Transcripts, etc.)  Syllabi  BlackBoard & WebACCess (user id’s are the same, call the help desk for questions)

8.  Fee statements will be mailed or handed to student/parent  Fee statements reflect registered classes and amount due  Online payment instructions and options will be included  Contact your respective ACC advisor for specific questions (i.e. price per class, payments, etc.)  Payment Deadline: AUGUST 18, 2011

9.  Online Application  Testing (if applicable)  Early Admissions Contract  Payment for Tuition & Books

10. THEA  Paper based exam  5hrs  Scores returned in 10 days COMPASS  Computer based  3hrs  Scores returned immediately Both exams are $39 Both are offered weekly at ACC thru the summer Register for either exam on-line after completing the ACC On-line Admission Application (allow 24hr processing time) Deadline for Testing: August 15, 2011

11. Testing Deadline – August 15 Payment Deadline – August 18

12. Please stay for assistance with Dual Credit application and eligibility