• 🚀 What is Dual Enrollment?

    Dual Enrollment is an acceleration mechanism that allows students to take advanced coursework aligned with their individual college and career goals.

    📊 Fast Facts:

    🎓 Over 60,000 students in Florida participate in dual enrollment each year — and the number is growing!
    📉 According to the U.S. Department of Education, earning college credit before high school graduation:

    • ⏱️ Reduces time-to-degree

    • 🎯 Increases graduation rates

    • 📈 Boosts academic performance and long-term success

    🧭 As career planning becomes a greater priority, students are encouraged to choose courses that align with their postsecondary interests and future goals.

    👥 Student Support is Key:

    ✅ Dual enrollment decisions should be based on each student’s individual academic needs.
    🔎 Students should be closely monitored for progress and success.
    💬 School counselors play a vital role by:

    • Sharing accurate info with students and parents

    • Promoting the benefits of dual enrollment

    • Building strong relationships with college advisors and peers

     

    📚 Dual Enrollment Eligibility Requirements 📚

    ✅ GPA Requirement:

    All students must have an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher to be eligible for dual enrollment.
    Exception: Seniors in their spring semester may qualify with a weighted GPA of 3.0.

    📝 Testing Requirement:

    Students must meet minimum scores on either the PERT, SAT, or ACT for Math, Reading, and Writing. Any combination of the following scores is acceptable:

    ➗ Math:

    PERT: 114 or higher (students who score a 123 or higher can take College Algebra and skip Intermediate Algebra)

    SAT: 480 or higher (students who score a 530 or higher can take College Algebra and skip Intermediate Algebra)

    ACT: 19 or higher (students who score a 21 or higher can take College Algebra and skip Intermediate Algebra)

    📖 Reading:

    PERT: 106 or higher

    SAT: 490 (Reading/Writing) or higher

    ACT: 19 or higher

    ✍️ Writing/English:

    PERT: 103 or higher

    SAT: 490 (Reading/Writing) or higher

    ACT: 17 or higher

     

    🔗 Explore Dual Enrollment Options! 🔗

    Click the link below to discover dual enrollment opportunities through:

    • 🎓 University of Central Florida

    • 🐊 University of Florida

    • 🌴 Valencia College

    👉 Celebration Dual Enrollment -Apply HERE!

    👉 School District of Osceola County Dual Enrollment Program Information

     

    ❓ Have Questions ❓
    📧 Please contact our Dual Enrollment Counselor, Kirsten Ritter, at:
    👉 kirsten.ritter@osceolaschools.net

    She’s here to help guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have!