DUAL CREDIT – HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Definition Dual credit is a partnership between IỊisaġvik College and the North Slope Borough School District. This program allows eligible students to earn both college and high school credit for courses they take at the college while still in high school. Eligibility To be eligible, high school students must be juniors or seniors, have passed the High School Qualifying Exam (HSQE), and have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. With written approval from the student’s parent or guardian and the designated North Slope Borough School District official, students may enroll for courses at the 100 level with IỊisaġvik College. Seniors may enroll for up to six credit hours per semester. Juniors may enroll for up to four credit hours per semester. Students must meet all prerequisites for the courses for which they wish to register, unless waived by the Dean of Instruction upon the recommendation of the school district. Upon the request of the school district, the Dean may permit students to enroll in courses below the 100 level. Qualified high school students are allowed to enroll in courses not available to them through the North Slope Borough School District. Applying Dual credit applicants must: •
Meet the above eligibility criteria.
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Complete the Dual Credit and Records Release Application for High School Students.
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Submit an unofficial high school transcript.
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Submit the completed and signed Dual Credit and Records Release Application form to the IỊisaġvik College Registrar’s Office at the time of registration.
A student registering for an English or mathematics course is also required to take a placement exam prior to enrollment. By signing the Dual Credit and Records Release Application, the student and parent or guardian gives the college permission to release the student’s academic record to the North Slope Borough School District.
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While attending IỊisaġvik College, the student will be expected to adhere to all policies of the college. Dual credit students will be referred to an advisor from the Academic department for advising concerning transferable college courses.
Academic Advising and Course Placement • • • •
Academic Planning and Advising Program Selection Course Selection Placement: English and Mathematics
Upon admission, a student is assigned a faculty advisor in his/her field of interest. Faculty advisors work together to help students select the best course work to fulfill their program requirements. The Student Success Center staff is also available to provide other assistance to students, especially students new to the college. Faculty advise all students who have been accepted for admission to the college and dual enrollment high school students. Upon acceptance into a program, the Registrar sends a letter that lists the student’s advisor. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisors before each semester to plan the class schedule that will best fulfill their program requirements. Students should discuss their course selections with their advisor to determine the best options, alternatives and sequences of classes to take. All students who have declared a field of study are required to have their advisor’s signature on their registration form prior to registering for courses. Students who have not declared a field of study may also see an academic advisor upon request. Students who have accumulated fifteen or more credits are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to discuss their program options. PROGRAM SELECTION Because requirements vary among certificate and degree programs, students are strongly encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor about academic programs that interest them prior to entering a program, both to ensure that they understand the program
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