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TJC offers high school students the opportunity to get a head start on college and a career with dual credit.

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Advantages

  • Start your degree now
    • Save time and money while living at home
    • Gain confidence by easing into the college experience
  • Start your career sooner
    • Complete one of our many certificate programs
    • Get better job opportunities right out of high school
  • Get the help you need
    • Tutoring and Success Coaching
    • Vaughn Library
    • And more

How is dual credit different from AP credit?

Dual CreditAdvanced Placement
DescriptionDual Credit is a process through which a student may earn both high school and college credit by successfully completing college-level courses at their high school and/or college campus. These courses provide advanced academic instruction beyond, or in greater depth than, regular high school classes.The AP Program allows students to take courses and exams that might potenti ally earn college credit or placement.
CreditCredit is awarded when the student passes the course.College credit is granted when students pass the AP examination and they have only one chance to do this. Students seeking credit through their AP grades should note that individual colleges and universities, not the College Board or the AP Program, grant course credit and placement.
Teachers/ InstructorsTaught by college faculty and/or college credentialed high school teachers who serve as adjunct professors.Taught by specially trained high school teachers.
College/ University AcceptanceAccepted at public colleges and universities across the nation. Students may verify the transferability of credit by asking the college or university if it accepts college-level courses in transfer.AP credit may be accepted at institutions across the nation, but it is not required. Accepting institutions will require a score of 3 or higher.
TaughtDual Credit courses can be taught at the high school or college campus.AP courses are taught on the high school campus.
EligibilityMust be currently attending high school. Must meet college placement scores. Parent/guardian and high school counselor approval is required.Open to any student who meets the AP criteria in the Course Catalog.

More Information

Dual Credit
Early College
High School Partners

Benefits of Dual Credit

  • Convenience – take classes at your high school, online, or at TJC
  • Access to student resources – succeed using TJC support services
  • Cost effective – save on tuition while in high school
  • Close to home – quality education right where you live
  • Transferable credit – earn credits toward a bachelor’s degree while in high school

Documents

Frequently Asked Questions

Currently, there is no state or federal financial aid available to students that have not graduated from high school. Please check with your high school to see if the school district provides funding for students.

Textbooks are available through the TJC Bookstore at 903-510-2522 or by going to www.tjc.edu and clicking TJC Campus Store on the Quick Links drop-down menu. You can also visit the TJC Bookstore, located on the lower level of the Rogers Student Center.

After you have paid for your classes, you can get your ID from TJC Campus Police by visiting the Police Department, located near the corner of Lake and Baxter which is on the northwest section of the campus (across the street from Hudnall Hall). They will issue you a Student ID. All students must obtain a Student ID. Your TJC ID allows you full access to the library, free admission to athletic events, and other campus services.

TJC Parking Permits are obtained through the TJC Parking Portal where you can:

  • Obtain new parking permit(s)
  • Set up permits for multiple vehicles
  • Pay for traffic violation citations

Once you have signed up, your parking permit will be mailed to you. When received, attach to the lower left corner of your rear windshield.

You will need your TJC-issued A# and password to sign in to the portal.

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NOTE:

  • The purchase price through the portal is $0.00.
  • Students must be registered and paid for classes to obtain a parking permit.
  • Permits may take up to one week to be mailed to the address provided in the system.
  • If you have not received your permit in the mail before the first day of class, please print the temporary permit provided in your confirmation receipt and place it on your dash to avoid receiving a parking citation.

 

If you have questions or are having trouble signing up for your parking permit using the new online TJC Parking Portal, please get in touch with TJC Police at 903-510-2258.

  • At a high school – Work through your high school counselor
  • Home school – complete the Registration Change Form and submit to dualcredit@tjc.edu. (link the Registration Change Form to the document download)

If a student does not formally withdraw from a college class, they will still be given a grade. Grades at TJC or any other higher education institution are considered to be a part of the student’s college transcript.

The six-drop rule does not apply to dual credit students until they graduate from high school and attend college as a first-time student.

In addition, the TJC refund policy and three-peat policy (found in the Tyler Junior College Catalog) applies to all students regardless if they are taking dual credit and/or early admissions classes. Refunds are handled through the Business Office and are typically received in 4-6 weeks after withdrawal.

Dual Credit Memorandum of Understanding

School Partnerships

Office of School Partnerships Dual Credit/Early College