Dual Enrollment Program
Criteria for Dual Enrollment Eligibility
To participate in the dual/joint program, students must be cleared by their high school administration/guidance office and meet the college's dual student admission requirements. Requirements are as follows:
A. Criteria for General Education Dual/Joint Enrollment
- Classified as a junior or senior.
- Cumulative 3.0 high school GPA (based on a 4 point scale) or a 4.0 in the previous four semesters in the subject they wish to take.
- Meet the ACT or ACT Plan sub-test score requirement in the subject they wish to take: 18 in English; 19 in Reading, 19 in Math and Science. Letter of exception needed for students taking Pre-Cal and have less than a 22 in Math. Comparable SAT scores are accepted.
If a student does not meet the ACT or ACT Plan sub-score requirements they may challenge their scores to try to become eligible:
COMPASS Test - If a student did not meet the 19 in the sub-score area of the course they wish to take, they may take that section only of the COMPASS Test to try to qualify. Schedule an appointment to take the COMPASS by calling (423) 614-8734. There is a $20 fee associated with the test.
B. Criteria for Business/Technical Dual/Joint Enrollment
- Classified as a junior or senior.
- Cleveland State screening interview.
- Scores from ACT or ACT Plan.
- Students who meet criteria for General Education dual/joint enrollment, or
- One year of Algebra or Math for Technology I and II with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 in these courses.
- The Technology Department requires one year of physics, chemistry, Principles of Technology or physical science with a minimum grade point average of 2.5.
- The Business Department requires one year of English or Applied Communications with a minimum grade point average of 2.5.
C. Developmental Courses (These courses do not qualify for lottery grant)
- Classified as a junior or senior.
- Appropriate ACT scores.
- Cumulative 2.5 high school GPA (based on a 4 point scale).
- Cleveland State screening interview.
For more information about the Dual Enrollment Program, contact: Cleveland State Community College (423) 614-8734 or email Jan Peterson