Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment

The Spring 2023 Dual Enrollment Application Deadline is Feb 13th

Instructor Information  Maricopa Grant for Tuition Assistance 

Welcome! We’re excited to have you as a South Mountain Community College student!

Getting an early start on your college education can definitely pay off later on, and we’re here to help you get that early start. In fact, studies show that students experience greater academic success in college when they complete dual enrollment courses in high school.

When you take dual enrollment classes, you’ll be earning high school and college credits at the same time. Plus, you’ll gain the experience of being a college student. South Mountain Community College partners with Valley high schools to offer dual enrollment credit for academic and occupational classes. The courses are taught on high school campuses by college-approved high school teachers and can be counted toward high school graduation requirements.

Need assistance? We are here to help.

Email is the best way to reach us!

Brittany Castro - Dual Enrollment Coordinator
Phone: 602-243-8303
Email: dual.enrollment@southmountaincc.edu

Registration Steps

First Time Students or Returning Students Adding a College

First Time Students or Returning Students Adding a College

Step 1 – Get Admitted

  1. Create student account or verify current information
  2. Select South Mountain CC
  3. Submit proof of identification
  4. When you finish your application, you will receive:
    • MEID
    • Student ID Number
    • Maricopa email

Step 2 – Determine Placement

Our colleges utilize multiple options to determine course placement for students

Juniors and Seniors – High school transcripts, ACT, SAT, or PSAT scores

Sophomores – EdReady Placement Test, EdReady Student Guide

Dual Enrollment Course List

FAQ

Tuition for in-state residents at the Maricopa Community College is $85 per credit hour plus a $15 registration fee per semester, per college. Many high school districts pay a portion of this tuition for in-state students, making dual enrollment even more affordable for students. Check with your high school about dual enrollment rates. Dual enrollment grants are also available for qualified students.

NOTE: In-county tuition is subject to change; $15 registration fee is required.

Students can apply to the Maricopa Grant. For more information click here.

South Mountain dual enrollment credits transfer to all Arizona public colleges and universities. Most out of state colleges and universities accept dual enrollment. Students transferring out of state are encouraged to check with the post-secondary institution for transferability before enrolling. Students can request transcripts be sent to their college/university by following the steps here:
https://www.southmountaincc.edu/current-students/transcripts

Dual enrollment and advanced placement courses are good options for students. The difference is that dual enrollment students receive a grade and credit for the work performed throughout the year. These credits usually transfer to the student's college of choice as direct course equivalents.

Advanced placement classes require students to pass the Advanced Placement (AP) test to earn college credit. Credit is awarded solely on a student's performance on this single exam. Credit is based on the score students achieve on the AP exam.

Dual enrollment classes meet at the high school during the regular high school day and are taught by college-certified high school instructors using a college curriculum and text. The high school agrees to accept these college courses toward a student's high school completion.

Concurrent enrollment classes meet at a college site or online and are not affiliated with the high school. Students interested in concurrent enrollment must submit a special admission form. Students need prior approval from their high school counselor or administration if they want these college courses to help satisfy high school requirements.

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