Benefits of Dual Credit

Many dual credit courses transfer to Texas public colleges and universities, private institutions, and some out-of-state colleges and universities. Completing dual credit courses can accelerate time to degree completion, which also allows students to save money on college tuition. Taking college courses while in high school can help build confidence in students and ease the transition to college, and increase the likelihood of graduating from college.

Below are helpful resources that are most commonly used for dual credit students. 

OneLogin

 

Every student must set-up OneLogin. You will be required to download the OneLogin Protect app to access your Collin College online resources.  OneLogin Resources

Accommodations

Disability Services for Collin College are provided through their ACCESS Office. Special Education and 504 students who need accommodations will need to meet with the ACCESS Office before each semester to discuss the student’s plan and get the proper paperwork to share with the Collin College professors for each dual credit course. Please contact them using the website ACCESS and/or email them at access@collin.edu. 

1. Visit your Accommodations Coordinator at your high school
2. Visit ACCESS office each semester

Tutoring Services

Collin College offers free in-person and online tutoring assistance for Collin College students. For information and to schedule an appointment, visit the Anthony Peterson Center for Academic Assistance webpage. 

Wylie Campus
391 Country Club Road
Wylie, TX 75098

Collin College CANVAS Platform

Canvas is an online platform used for your coursework. For Canvas Assistance and information pertaining to your dual credit class, visit Student Canvas Resources.

Students and parents may save significantly on tuition and fees by taking dual credit courses while in high school.

Tuition at Collin College is $67 per credit hour. Many courses are 3 credit hours, totaling $201 per course. Tuition is paid per semester. Note: There may be additional technology fees depending on the course. 

Paying Online

1. Log into your CougarWeb account
2. From “Quick Links,” select “CougarPay”
3. Make your payment by credit card or web check

Paying in Person

• Visit the Cashier office at any Collin College campus.

Collin College waives tuition for free and reduced lunch students, pending continued funding.

All fees are subject to change upon approval of the Collin Board of Trustees.

Plano ISD Course Name	Collin College Course Name	Grade Offered
English Language Dual Credit	ENGL 1301/ENGL 1302	11th -12th
English Literature Dual Credit	ENGL 2332/ENGL 2333	12th
Algebra/Statistics	MATH 1314/MATH 1342	11th -12th
Algebra/Pre-Cal	MATH 1314/MATH 2412 See note 1	11th -12th
Multivariable Calculus	MATH 2320/MATH 2415	11th -12th
US History Dual Credit	HIST 1301/HIST 1302	11th
US Government Dual Credit	GOVT 2305	12th
Texas Government See note 2	GOVT 2306	11th - 12th
Economics Dual Credit	ECON 2301	12th
Speech Dual Credit	SPCH 1311	10th -12th  See note 3

Note 1: Students may take Statistics (MATH 1314/1342) OR Pre-Cal (MATH 1314/2412). Students must choose one or the other but may not take both. 
Note 2: GOVT 2306 does not satisfy Texas high school graduation requirements.
Note 3: WCA students will take SPCH 1311 in 9th grade and all other students may take it starting in 10th grade. 

Syllabus

Check your syllabus on Canvas before classes start. Your course syllabus will list important information, including but not limited to:

• How to contact your instructor
• Assignment due dates
• Textbook requirements
• Grading System
• Learning Outcomes
• Collin College Policies

Technology

Collin College uses Canvas for your coursework. You will need access to a computer to upload assignments in Canvas. If you are having trouble with Canvas, OneLogin, Cougarweb, or Workday please contact the Collin College Help Desk: HELP DESK

Textbooks

Check each course syllabus for required textbooks. Verify book edition on the Collin College Bookstore website.

Free and Reduced Lunch

Free and reduced lunch students don’t need to buy textbooks, contact:

Transfer Information

Dual credit courses with Collin College will transfer to most public 4-year and 2-year institutions. It is the students responsibility to check with their intended university to make sure the Collin College course will transfer AND be applied to their degree plan. Helpful transfer links are below to assist students with this process. 

Some institutions provide transfer plans/guides for students who wish to transfer credits from another institution. These plans are helpful when planning which courses to register for. *Transfer plans/guides may change each catalog year. Please check the year of the transfer guide*

Plan/Guide Websites by Institution

• UTD
• UNT
• UT Austin
• A&M
• University of Arkansas

Institutions that use Transferology: OU, Baylor

Another helpful website is the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS). Students can use this website to see if their Collin College courses will transfer to any Texas public and private institution. It is important to check with the institution to see if the course will be applied to your degree plan.

How to Send My Dual Credit Courses to My Intended Institution

Students will need to order official transcripts through Collin College for their dual credit courses. The dual credit class will be on their high school transcript showing their high school credits, however they need the Collin College transcript to show their college credit. Each Collin College official transcript cost $5.00. Collin College transcripts can be ordered through Parchment at TRANSCRIPT ORDER.