The Dual Credit Program provides an opportunity for high school students to enroll in college-level courses and receive both high school and college credit. Students can take up to two classes per semester (four classes per year) at their high school. Enrollment for classes is offered in the fall and spring.
Alvin Community College has agreements with the following high schools.
High school students may also take courses at Alvin Community College and work towards a college degree while in high school. Students may choose from courses not offered through their high school, although they will not receive high school credit; they will receive college credit if they successfully complete the course.
- Earn high school credit and college credit for the same class
- Gain a head start in college
- Low tuition and fees help save money
Alvin Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools, and works closely with colleges and universities in Texas to ensure our courses will transfer toward a degree. We also participate in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
You will work closely with your high school counselor and the Alvin Community College counselor assigned to your school. There are several steps to enroll, but we help you all along the way. To be eligible for the Dual Credit program you need to follow these steps.
- Meet with a high school counselor to determine eligibility for the Dual Credit Program.
- Take a Texas State Initiative (TSI) approved assessment test or be exempt from TSI requirements.
- Complete the High School Concurrent Enrollment Form, available from high school counselors. Be sure to get all required signatures.
- Complete the college Admission Application. Applications are available online for download, or from your high school counselor.
- Obtain an official high school transcript.
- Meet with your Alvin Community College counselor. Bring the following items with you.
- Concurrent Enrollment Form with all signatures
- High school transcript in a sealed envelope
- ACC Application for Admission
- Test scores or proof of exemption
Students may be TSI exempt if they have earned the following minimum TAKS, ACT or SAT scores:
- TAKS Scores - Minimum score on the 11th grade exit test:
2200 English/Language Arts (with a writing score of at least 3 in ELA)
2200 Math
- ACT Scores – Minimum score:
23 Composite
19 Math and English
- SAT Score – Minimum score:
1070 - Total
500 – Verbal and Math
Academic Advising Office – Dual Credit Program
Building A, Room 138
Phone: 281.756.3531
Fax: 281.756.3843
Email: info@alvincollege.edu
