Information for Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Students
Apply TODAY for IVCC Dual Credit and Enrollment courses. Select the Dual Credit Application when you create your account.
What is Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment?
Dual Credit is a partnership between Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) and area high schools to provide college credit at the same time of taking a class that a student is already taking in the high school setting. Courses offered can provide credit in general education college courses and career/technical programs. Dual Enrollment allows for a student to attend IVCC courses outside of what is offered in the high school and receive college credit exclusively. Classes are held within the college’s schedule and not the high school’s. Please check with your high school if dual enrollment is an option within the school day.
Benefits of Dual Credit
- Dual Credit coursework is offered at reduced costs to high school students - saving you time and money when you transition to college after graduation. *Students may see additional fees depending on types of course, textbook, etc. Classes offered in familiar setting with strong support system.
- Access to IVCC resources for coursework.
- Convenience of courses already being offered in your high school daytime schedule. Courses will transfer to IVCC specific programs and certain Illinois colleges and universities.
- Students will have a better understanding of expectations of college courses.
Who is eligible for Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment?
It is the policy of the Board of Trustees of Illinois Valley Community College that current high school students, ages 16 and older, will be permitted to attend IVCC. Such students wishing to take college courses during the regular high school day must submit written authorization from their designated high school official detailing the number of courses and/or semester hours and the particular courses for which the student wishes to enroll. Additionally, such students must take and pass any necessary placement exams. Transfer-related questions can be discussed with an IVCC counselor.
Students under the age of 16 who wish to enroll in any courses must petition the Vice President for Student Services. Information, including the appropriate forms, can be obtained by calling (815) 224-0361 or contacting Counseling Center, counseling@ivcc.edu, Room CTC 202.
Students who are at least 16 years of age who no longer attend high school and do not have verification of a severed relationship with their high school must wait until their high school class graduates to enroll at IVCC.
Home schooled students: Students who have been home schooled must provide transcripts and/or GED scores (if available). Students not having either of these documents must contact the Office of Admissions and Records. Students must take any necessary placement exams. Transfer-related questions can be discussed with an IVCC Counselor. Home schooled students who wish to enroll in any courses before their official completion of high school curriculum must follow the same process as listed above. *Exceptional circumstances may be reviewed by petitioning the Vice President for Student Services. The form for appeal is available in the Counseling Center and the Admissions Office.
Placing into Dual Credit/Enrollment Courses
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