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Dual Enrollment

Get A Head Start on your Education!

Dual enrollment allows qualified high school students to enroll in college coursework while still in high school. According to the U.S. Department of Education, college credits earned prior to high school graduation reduce the average time-to-degree and increase the likelihood of graduation. For parents, it is a chance to reduce future college expenses by shortening the time to college graduation.

Dual Enrollment Contacts: 

  • Erin Nobile
    (757) 825-2706
    nobilee@tncc.edu
    (Newport News Public Schools, Hampton City Schools, Denbigh Baptist Christian School, Hampton Christian High School, Peninsula Catholic High School, and the VASTS program)
  • Monica Pinier
    (757) 825-3452
    pinierm@tncc.edu
    (Poquoson City Schools, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, The York County School Division, New Horizons Governor’s School, New Horizons Career-Technical Program)
What is the difference between In-School Dual Enrollment and On-Campus Dual Enrollment? What are the benefits of Dual Enrollment? Who is eligible for Dual Enrollment? What is the process for In-School Dual Enrollment? What is the process for On-Campus Dual Enrollment? How do I complete the TNCC online application? What In-School Dual Enrollment Courses are available? What will it cost? How do I prepare for the placement test? How do I get a transcript? What is the difference between Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement (AP)?

 

Important Information

 

  • In-School Dual Enrollment is offered by TNCC in partnership with Hampton City Schools, Newport News Public Schools, Poquoson City Schools, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, the York County School Division, New Horizons Governor’s School, New Horizons Career-Technical Program, Denbigh Baptist Christian School, Hampton Christian High School, and Peninsula Catholic High School. Through In-School Dual Enrollment, eligible high school students can earn both college credit and high school credit for approved courses taken in their home high schools. Upon completion of dual enrollment courses, students are eligible to receive TNCC transcripts.
  • On-Campus Dual Enrollment allows high school students to take college credit courses on the TNCC campus. Students (including home-schooled students and students from other service areas) may dual enroll on-campus if they meet college prerequisites/requirements with the permission of their high school principal. Tuition for On-Campus Dual Enrollment is the full TNCC tuition rate. Local school divisions determine whether students may also earn high school credit for On-Campus Dual Enrollment courses.

  • High school credit and college credit are earned at the same time.
  • College credit is transferable to most Virginia colleges and to other public colleges and universities.
  • Dual enrollment entitles students access to TNCC campus resources.
  • Dual enrollment courses taught in the high school introduce students to the rigor of college-level work.
  • Dual enrollment can save time and tuition, providing affordable college credit for high school students.

  • Students must be a high school junior or senior.
  • Students must have parental and high school principal permission to register for dual enrollment courses.
  • Students must meet admissions criteria and prerequisites established by TNCC.

Step 1. APPLY to TNCC online. Write down the seven digit TNCC ID# to complete the following steps.

Step 2. TEST for eligibility (No testing fee) You must take the college placement test. TNCC will notify you by mail of DE eligibility based on your test results.

  • DE On-Campus Placement Testing –For location and hours, click here. You must take your TNCC ID# & a photo ID to the test session and identify yourself as a DE student.
  • DE In-High School Placement Testing – See high school counselors for test date. You must take your TNCC ID# and your own calculator to the in-school test. (TI-89 & TI-92 may NOT be used.

A test waiver may be granted by submitting a copy of official SAT (min. area scores/Critical Reading:500, Writing: 500 & Math:520) or ACT (min. area scores/English:21 & Math:21) scores prior to DE registration (Fax scores with your name, school & TNCC ID# to 757.825.3601).

  • A test waiver will NOT be granted for the following courses: MTH 173, 174, 180, 240, 277, 285; CHM 111, 112; PHY 241, 242.  If you plan to register for any of these courses, you must take the placement test.

Step 3. REGISTER for the course.  (You must register each term for a new DE course.) After you have applied and taken the placement test, your DE teacher will give you a DE College Registration Form at the first class meeting to share with your parents.  Complete, sign, and return this form to your teacher (with tuition check or money order made payable to TNCC, if applicable-no cash).

Step 1. Apply to TNCC online.

Step 2. Complete the permission form found here. This form requires a signature from an acting school official.

Step 3. Take the college placement test or submit official SAT/ACT scores.

Step 4. Complete a Gatortation orientation session and print certificate.

Step 5. Make an appointment with a Dual Enrollment Coordinator to register for classes.

Step 6. Bring an official transcript including a graduation date verifying that you are a high school junior or senior. A transcript is considered official when it is in an unopened envelope and signed by the acting school official.

Step 7. Home schooled students only present one of the following: 

a) For students home schooled under religious exemption, submit a copy of the “Letter of Intent to Instruct” submitted to the school division in which the student resides.

b) Otherwise, submit a copy of the acknowledgement letter sent by the school division each year.

Students must answer the following questions correctly so their application can be processed.

Section 1: Personal Information

Q   Which college do you plan to attend?

A   Thomas Nelson Community College

Q    In what type of classes will you be enrolling?

A    CREDIT

Q    What campus will you attend?

A    Hampton Campus

Q   What term do you plan to begin classes?

A  Fall 2012 

Section 5: Educational Goals

HS Stdnt – HS & College Credit (041) 

Section 6: Domicile Questionnaire

You must complete the domicile section.

Students interested in In-School Dual Enrollment should talk with their high school counselors and teachers about dual enrollment opportunities in their high school.

In-School Dual Enrollment: Local school divisions receive a discounted tuition rate of $15 per credit hour for dual enrollment courses that are taught in the high school. Many school divisions cover this cost for their students.

On-Campus Dual Enrollment: Each course cost the current rate for tuition and fees. Dual Enrollment students are not eligible for financial aid.

Transcripts are provided free of charge. You may request a transcript via MyTNCC or fill out the Transcript Request Form and fax to (757) 825-2763. The standard processing time for transcripts is 7-10 business days.

Additional information can be found here.

To earn college credit for an Advanced Placement class, a student must take a national AP exam at the end of the year and score at least a 3 or higher to earn college credit. Many colleges and universities require a 4 or a 5 to receive credit. Dual enrollment credit is based on daily performance and testing conducted in the classroom. A student must earn a “C” or higher grade to accrue college credit. After the completion of the course, dual enrollment students may request an official TNCC transcript to be sent to the college of their choice. Most courses with a “C” or higher will transfer but students should check with the college of their choice regarding transferability.

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