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High school students can earn college and high school credit simultaneously while still in high school. Dual credit classes are college courses taken at your high school and taught by approved high school instructors.
Quick facts
- Eligibility: attend a participating high school, have not yet earned a diploma or equivalent, and be at least age 14
- Curriculum: regular PCC classes taught at your high school
- Cost: no tuition or fees
- Contact: dualcredit@pcc.edu
Benefits of the program:
- Free tuition: no cost for dual credit classes means a huge saving on college tuition.
- College credit: along with the high school credits you already need, with dual credit you can earn college credit that counts toward a degree or certificate.
- Challenge yourself: advance on your academic path, explore academic interests, and enjoy advanced topics.
- Prepare for college: enhance your ability to do college-level work and gain confidence for college success.
- Transferable courses: PCC credits are transferable to all public colleges and universities within the Oregon university system and most other institutions outside the state.
- College resources: get a PCC student ID card, use of PCC’s library, online tutoring, and access to student resources.