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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.
  • Have an ACT or ACT Plan composite score of 19 or higher and sub-test score of 19 or higher in the subject they wish to take. Comparable SAT scores are accepted.

If a student does not meet the ACT or ACT Plan composite or sub-score requirements they may challenge their scores to try to become eligible:

ACT Residual Test - If a student has taken the National ACT test and does not meet the 19 composite score requirement to be eligible for dual enrollment, they may schedule to take the ACT Residual test through our testing center to try again to qualify. Call (423) 614-8734 to schedule an appointment. There is a $30 fee associated with the test. Also there is a 60 day grace period between taking the National ACT and the Residual ACT and vice-versa.

COMPASS Test - If a student met the 19 ACT or ACT Plan composite score but 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

 
 
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