The dual enrollment program is the enrollment of an eligible secondary student in a post-secondary course creditable toward high school completion and a career certificate, an associate degree, or a baccalaureate degree. A student who is enrolled in a postsecondary course that is not creditable toward a high school diploma may not be classified as a dual enrollment student.

A. An eligible secondary student is a student who is enrolled in any of grades 6 through 12 in a Florida public school or in a Florida private school that complies with ∲1002.42(2), F.S., and provides a secondary curriculum under ∲1003.4282, F.S. Students who are eligible for dual enrollment under this section may enroll in dual enrollment course conducted during school hours, after school hours, and during the summer term.

B. Students must meet the eligibility requirements. Upon written agreement of pilot programs or courses, the District and College may approve exceptions to eligibility requirements as noted in the Appendices. Students who meet the eligibility requirements may register for approved college credit courses.

Quick Check

Students in what grades may dual enroll if they meet eligibility?

a. 4th-8th grades: Sorry, try again.
b. 6th-9th grades: Sorry, try again.
c. 10th-12th grades: Sorry, try again.
d. 6th-12th grades: Correct: An eligible secondary student is a student who is enrolled in any of grades 6 through 12 in a Florida public school or in a Florida private school that complies with ∲1002.42(2), F.S., and provides a secondary curriculum under ∲1003.4282, F.S. Students who are eligible for dual enrollment under this section may enroll in dual enrollment course conducted during school hours, after school hours, and during the summer term.

Quick Check

True or False? Students in Dual Enrollment may only take classes after school hours.

True: Sorry, try again.
False: Correct: Students may take classes during school hours, after school hours, and in any term (Fall, Spring, or summer) if approved by their school.