Dual Credit Enrollment Process
"S" Sections (Dual Credit Courses) Regular (non-S) Sections (Non-Dual Courses)
Enrollment Process for "S" sections (dual credit courses)
This site has been developed to help you complete the admission application on ApplyTexas.
- View step-by-step instructions on completing the admission application
- Start your application on ApplyTexas
| Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | August 5, 2024 |
| Spring 2025 | December 6, 2024 |
| Summer 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Please be advised that completing the admission application does not ensure automatic admission to the College or eligibility to enroll in dual credit courses. Students must meet all requirements established by South Texas College, in addition to those set by your school district.
For more information about the enrollment process, or for support in completing the admission application, please contact the Dual Credit Enrollment and Scheduling Services Department at:
Phone: (956) 872-3520
Enrollment Process for Regular (non-S) sections (non-dual courses)
Dual Credit students seeking to enroll in regular (non-S) sections (non-dual courses), must submit an Enrollment Request Form and be approved by the Academic Affairs and Economic Development Division Designee.
Enrollment Request - How to Search for a Course
| Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 |
| Spring 2025 | Monday, Jan. 10, 2025 |
| Summer I / Summer III 2025 | Friday, May 22, 2025 |
| Summer II 2025 | Friday, Jun. 26, 2025 |
Dual Credit students must comply with the following requirements to be eligible for consideration to register for regular (non-S) sections (non-dual courses):
- Meet the South Texas College Admission Criteria
- Have an active Admission Application
- Submit High School Transcript
- Submit Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination or Exemption
- Clear any holds, if applicable
- Meet the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) college readiness standards as established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the College
- Comply with the College’s Academic Progress Standards as outlined in Board Policy #3320
- Maintain good academic standing
- Comply with the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy #3322 of a 2.0 GPA or higher
- Federal Financial Aid SAP requirements measure all students’ GPA and progression regardless if they are receiving aid or not, and are applicable to dual credit students who are still in high school
- Meet the Dual Credit Programs “non-S” Course Requirements
- Be classified as a Junior or Senior in high school.
- Comply with the College’s course prerequisites.
- Comply with the approved number of course enrollment per semester and/or year as outlined in Board Policy #3232.
- Has not earned more than 68 credit hours.
- Cannot enroll in developmental, bachelor program or kinesiology courses.
- Course is not being offered at high school as a dual credit course.
- Comply with College’s GPA-minimum 2.0 requirement.
- Academic Standing and current GPA may be evaluated as needed.
- Students in their first semester of dual credit are limited to face-to-face instruction only.
- Adhere with Instructional Plan and/or Advising Form provided by Dual Credit Programs.
- Acquire the textbook and/or supplemental materials as specified by district requirements.
The Dual Credit Programs is subject to all rules and regulations of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), other state and federal regulations, and College policies and procedures as applicable.
Please be aware of each semester's deadlines and board approved Tuition and Fees. Visit with your high school counselor and/or the Dual Credit staff for more information.
