Dual Credit
Dual credit courses are college courses taken during high school. Students who successfully complete dual credit courses earn both high school and college credit for one course. Plano ISD partners with multiple institutes of higher education to offer dual credit courses and programming to meet every students' needs.
Plano ISD offers both academic and workforce education dual credit courses. College credits earned through dual credit courses are on the student’s college transcript as well as the high school transcript. There are tuition fees associated with dual credit courses, but students receiving free or reduced lunch benefits may have tuition waived.
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Benefits of Dual Credit
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.
Dual Credit Courses offered in Plano ISD
| 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.
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Transfering Your Dual Credit Courses
Transfer Information
Core Dual credit courses 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 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
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 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 their 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 College transcript to show their college credit.
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Dates | Action Steps | Resources |
|---|---|---|
November - February | Complete the Collin College application for summer and/or fall admission for new students. Complete the Campus Safety Training for new students | |
January - February | Take the TSI Assessment, if needed. See your counselor for information about testing. | Information for TSI Testing in Plano ISD |
February 28, 2025 | Permission Form & Agreement Forms Due | DC Permission Form Current DC students are already on file |
May 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Payment deadlines for Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 | You may pay online through Workday or through the cashier’s office. |
Summer 2025 | Summer Course Dates: | Withdraw Deadlines: |