Dual Credit

Overview

Dual credit allows qualified high school students the opportunity to receive college credit in the high school with their high school instructor who meets the requirements to teach instruct at both the secondary and collegiate levels. Triton College and high school partners work to align curriculum to meet the learning objectives, course content, and academic rigor of the college-level course. Upon successful completion, students earn both high school credit and college credit, with a grade recorded on their high school transcript and their Triton College transcript. Take advantage of this opportunity to earn college credit at no cost! Contact your high school counselor for additional information.

Participating High Schools

Triton College has Dual Credit course agreements with the following in-district high school campuses. All agreements are subject to change.

Triton College has also partnered with the following out-of-district high schools* for select dual credit opportunities in academic programs not offered through their home community college:

* After graduating high school, out-of-district students that are interested in completing an Associate of Applied Science or certificate program not offered at their home community college may also be able to receive in-district tuition at Triton College by applying for a Joint Agreement 30 days prior to the start of the semester. *

Dual Credit Perks and Benefits

Speak to your high school counselor to find out what Dual Credit courses are offered through your high school. Signing up for Dual Credit classes has its perks and benefits:

Transferable college credit earned from an accredited institution.
Reduction in the number of college classes taken after high school graduation.
Money saved - earn college credit with Triton College for free when taking Dual Credit classes at your high school campus.

How do I register for a Dual Enrollment course?

Contact your high school counselor regarding the Dual Credit program, requirements, and available course offerings.
Complete the Dual Enrollment Application Dual Credit Application *Please remember to select Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment as your Academic Program and Dual Credit when asked what type of student best describes you*
Ensure you have met the placement or course prerequisites for the dual enrollment courses you wish to take.

- Take the ACCUPLACER College Placement Exam if needed to fulfill college course placement prerequisites
- Have qualifying placement measures (SAT, ACT scores) submitted to the College’s Early College Department if course prerequisites already met through other placement measures

You are all set! The high school and Early College team will take care of the rest!

For more information on dual credit, please contact the Early College team, earlycollege@triton.edu.