DUAL ENROLLMENT FAQs - Application and participation questions - cost, eligibility, registration

Oct 5, 2026

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Dual Enrollment (DE) FAQs explain how part-time students can take college courses at SPC and/or their high school to earn both high school graduation credits and credits toward a college degree. The Q&A covers participation cost details, textbook lending rules, and residency requirements, plus eligibility based on placement test results and required GPA thresholds. It also describes deadlines, steps to get started, where DE classes are held, schedule accommodations, registration procedures, credit transfer expectations, student resources, issue resolution, transportation options, and extracurricular involvement.

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DUAL ENROLLMENT FAQs

What is Dual Enrollment?

Cost, residency, and eligibility

Deadlines and getting started

Class locations and scheduling

Registration and credit transfer

Student resources, issues, and transportation

Extracurricular activities and transition after graduation

DUAL ENROLLMENT FAQs Q. What is Dual Enrollment? A. Dual Enrollment (DE) is a part-time program where students attend college courses at SPC and/or their highschool to earn credits toward fulfilling high school graduation requirements, while also earning credits toward a college degree. Q. What is the cost to participate in DE? A. There is no cost for application and tuition. For Pinellas County public school students, there is no cost for textbooks. Books are loaned to students by PCS and must be returned at the end of each semester. For homeschool students, books are also on loan and must be returned at the end of the semester. Private school students are responsible for acquiring their own textbooks. Q. Does my student need to either be a resident of Pinellas County or attend a school located in Pinellas County? A. Yes. Q. How do I qualify for DE? A. Qualified students are required to earn passing scores on the College Placement Test, PERT or SAT/ACT, for the area to be studied. These scores indicate readiness for college-level work. DE students must hold an unweighted high school GPA of 3.0+ or a 3.0+ GPA in the subject area to be studied (2 .0+ for career courses) . All DE students must have a full battery of test scores on record in the SPC system whether or not the course requires qualifying scores. Q. Is there a deadline to take the PERT test and sign up for DE? A. The schools have deadlines for students to request and qualify for Dual Enrollment for the following term. Students should work within the guidelines of their school. SPC begins enrolling qualified DE students on the first day registration opens for the following applicable term. Seats are limited and fill quickly, so the sooner students qualify and notify their counselor, the better. Q. How do I get started? A. See your high school counselor. For classes at SPC, obtain a Permission for Dual Campus Course Work at SPC form (public school students only) or Dual Enrollment/Private School Agreement (private school students only) . Homeschool students must be registered with Pinellas County Schools Home Education Office and contact the appropriate DE office to obtain the necessary documents to proceed with DE. All DE students must complete an online application for one of our high school programs to get an SPC ID number. There is no residency/citizenship required for DE students, and the application fee is waived upon enrollment. Q. Where are the DE classes held? A. DE students can participate in classes held at any of the SPC campuses and/or in classes held at their highschool. Q. How are dual enrollment courses accommodated into my student’s high school schedule? A. Students participating in DE on SPC campuses are allowed early release by their high school to accommodate their college course schedule. Q. Can my student, who is in a magnet/AICE/IB, etc. program at their high school, still take dual enrollment? A. Yes, but they should meet with their high school counselor to discuss best options. Q. How do I register for classes? A. Please contact one of our Dual Enrollment offices for important registration dates. For classes at SPC, all registration is completed by contacting the DE office at either the Seminole Campus (schools south of Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. ) or the Tarpon Springs Campus (schools north of Gulf-to-Bay Blvd) . For classes at the high school, registration is handled by the DE office upon receipt of class rosters sent by the school. View Academic Calendar for all dates. Q. Will my credits from SPC transfer to other Florida colleges and universities? A. Yes, your credits will be fully transferable within the state of Florida; however, for private or out-of-state schools, you should inquire of that school. Q. What academic and/or student resources are available at SPC? A. SPC provides a variety of academic resources aimed at student success including: • SPC instructors have office hours for one-on-

FAQs

What is Dual Enrollment (DE) and how can students earn credits?

Dual Enrollment is a part-time program where students attend college courses at SPC and/or their high school to earn credits toward high school graduation requirements while also earning credits toward a college degree.

What are the requirements and how do students qualify for DE?

Students must earn passing scores on the College Placement Test (PERT) or SAT/ACT for the area studied, and meet GPA thresholds (including 3.0+ unweighted high school GPA, or 3.0+ in the subject area; 2.0+ for career courses). All DE students must have a full battery of test scores on record in the SPC system.

How do students register and where are DE classes held?

Students should contact the Dual Enrollment office for registration dates. SPC classes are handled through the DE office at the Seminole Campus or Tarpon Springs Campus, and high school classes are handled by the DE office based on class rosters sent by the school. DE classes can be held at any SPC campus and/or at students' high schools.

Oct 5, 2026

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