Earn College Credit While In High School

I Dare You to Dual!

Welcome to Pensacola State College! Go here. Get there.

Dual Enrollment is an exciting opportunity that allows students to take college classes and earn credit simultaneously towards both their high school diploma and college degree(s). Classes and books are FREE! This program is open to Florida students from a public high school in Escambia County or Santa Rosa County, an accredited private school (a list of schools we currently have agreements with can be found here), or an approved home-education program.

Students can take college classes conducted during school hours, after school hours, and during summer semesters. Classes are available online, on one of PSC’s Campuses, and sometimes on the high school’s campus. Classes aren’t just limited to traditional collegiate-level courses. Students wanting to pursue vocational programs like Carpentry, Practical Nursing (LPN), or Welding can also dual enroll (a list of programs eligible for Dual Enrollment participation is below).

PSC has served thousands of students through its various dual enrollment paths. One student’s path might be to take a few courses offered on their high school campus, while another attends one of our six campuses or online. Some students leave dual enrollment with a handful of credits earned towards their college degree and others graduate with their associate degree or career and technical certificate before they complete high school.

No matter your path, we are excited to work with you to chart your journey to your chosen destination. Welcome to PSC! Go Pirates!

Benefits of Dual Enrollment
Eligible Programs

Eligibility Requirements

Interested students must meet the following eligibility requirements.

1. Must be in grades 6 through 12 in one of the following circumstances:

  • Enrolled at a public school in Escambia County or Santa Rosa County.
  • Enrolled in a private school with an articulation agreement with PSC.
  • Registered as a home school student in an approved home education program with Escambia County or Santa Rosa County.
  • Participating in the Personalized Education Program (PEP) through the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program.

2. If attending a Public or Private school, students must have completed a minimum of 3 high school credits and have a suitable GPA for the program type they are pursuing:

  • Students intending to enroll in college credit courses must have an unweighted high school grade point average of 3.0 or above.
  • Students intending to enroll in a career and technical certificate program leading to an industry certification or applied technology diploma must have an unweighted high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

3. Must achieve a minimum score on a common placement test pursuant to Rule 6A-14.064, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) or have achieved alternative placement methods pursuant to Section 1008.30 Florida Statute (F.S.)

  • Students intending to enroll in a career and technical certificate program must achieve the required score on the TABE for their intended program.

Testing Requirements

There are multiple tests and alternative placement methods students may use to show they are performing at the college level. The three most common tests are the ACT, SAT, and PERT. You must meet the minimum scores/alternative placement in Reading, English/Writing, AND Math (either level) to take Dual Enrollment Courses on a college campus or online. If you do not meet the minimum scores in all three segments, you may take dual enrollment courses offered on your high school campus for the course(s) in which you did meet the minimum score.

Students interested in Dual Enrollment and taking the ACT or SAT should put Pensacola State College as one of their college choices (School Code: 001513) so that test scores are sent to the college. If you have already completed one or both tests and did not list PSC at the time of testing, please request your official scores be sent to PSC.

Students interested in Dual Enrollment and taking the PERT, should schedule their test with the Testing Center. Students may take the PERT at the campus nearest you.

  • Students must come to the testing center with a valid state or federal government ID (pictures of these items will not be accepted).
  • Students must provide their Social Security Number (SSN), Name, Date of Birth, Address and Email to ensure test scores can be matched with a student’s application to the school when it is received.
  • The first time you take the PERT with PSC is free, any additional sittings cost $10.
  • Students may take the PERT test every 30 days.

Contact the Testing Center for more details, or questions regarding any of the above.

 

Minimum scores for entry into the Dual Enrollment Program

 

 

PERT

ACT

SAT

Digital SAT

Reading

106

19

24

490-800

English

103

17

25

490-800

Math – Interim Algebra

114

19

24

490-800

Math – College Algebra

123

21

27.5

How to Apply for Dual Enrollment

Welcome to Pensacola State College! Go here. Get there.

Applications take a few minutes to complete, and can take 3-5 days to process if you apply correctly. Follow the instructions carefully and check out our Frequently Asked Questions for more details.

  • Complete the PSC Dual Enrollment Application*
  • If you are applying for college credit classes, provide the following answers on the application:
    • Academic Level = Undergraduate
    • Student Type = Dual Enrollment
    • Program of Study = Dual Enrollment AA* or Dual Enrollment AS
    • Anticipated Start Date = Earliest semester in which you might start classes
    • Campus Location = Choose any option, no matter what you select you can still take classes at your high school, any of our campuses, or online
  • If you are applying for a career and technical certificate program, provide the following answers on the application:
    • Academic Level = Vocational
    • Applicant Type = Dual Enrollment
    • Program of Study = Dual Enrollment Career Certificate
    • Advising Track = The program you are applying to
    • Anticipated Start Date = Earliest semester in which you might start classes.
    • Campus Location = Any campus location of your choosing
    • If you’re unsure what campus to select, contact dualenrollment@pensacolastate.edu
  • *DO NOT select “AA Degree” as the program of study. When applying for dual enrollment you must select “Dual Enrollment AA”
After Applying
After Acceptance

How to Register for Dual Enrollment Classes

What Classes Do I Take?
How Many Classes Do I Take?
How Do I Find Class Days and Times?
Register for Classes - On PSC’s Campus or Online
Register for Classes - On My High School Campus

Post Registration Checklist

Get PSC ID Card and Parking Decal (FREE)
Get Textbooks (FREE)
Get Familiar

Home School and PEP Students

Details for Home School Students and Students Receiving the PEP Scholarship

If you are a home school student registered with Escambia or Santa Rosa counties or are receiving the Step Up for Students Personalized Education Plan (PEP) Scholarship you can participate in dual enrollment if you are otherwise eligible.

What Documentation is Required?
Questions About Home School and PSC Dual Enrollment?
Questions About Registering with a County School District as a Home School Student?
Questions About the PEP Scholarship?

Important Information for Students

Accommodations
Continued Eligibility
Expectations For Students
Family Education Rights And Privacy Act (FERPA)
Grade Policies
Having Problems

FAQs for Dual Enrollment Students

Application Questions

If My Test Scores for Reading, Writing, or Math Don't Meet the Minimum, Can I Still Dual Enroll?
What Program of Study Should I Pick?
I Cannot Find My High School/Home School on the Application. What Do I Do?
What Happens After I Submit my Application?

Current Student Questions

How Do I Register for Classes?
Why is There a Dual Enrollment Hold on My Account?
How Can I Get My PSC Transcripts?
What Happens When I Submit My Registration Form?
How Do I View My Schedule?
Where do I Access Workday, Piratemail, Canvas and Other Important School Apps?
Are There Any Important Dates I Should Know?
How Do I Drop or Add a Class?
What Information Can My Parents Access About My PSC Student Record, and How Can They Access It?
I’m Having Trouble Getting Books From the PSC Bookstore, What Should I Do?

Graduating Student Questions

Why is There a Dual Enrollment Hold on my Account? I've Graduated from High School Already.
How Can I Get My PSC Transcripts to Send Them to Another School?
I’m Graduating From High School and I Want to Continue Taking Classes at PSC. What Do I Need to Do?
I’m Finishing My AA Degree, What Do I Need to Do?

Dual Enrollment Contacts

PSC Contact/Advisors
County District Contact Information
PSC Administrators and Important Offices

Dual Enrollment Documents & Forms

Public High School

Home School

Private High School