Dual Credit

Dual credit is a partnership between Kaskaskia College and the participating district high schools in Bond, Clinton, Fayette, Marion and Washington Counties. This program provides the opportunity for high school students to get a head start on their college education prior to high school graduation. Courses are typically taught at the high school by a qualified high school instructor who meets the requirements set forth by the Illinois Community College Board and the Higher Learning Commission.

Benefits to Enrolling in Dual Credit Classes

• Courses are free and provide an overall reduction in college expense to the family.
  Taking a course in a familiar environment while experiencing the rigor of college coursework.
• Accelerate progress toward degree completion and graduate college early.
• Reduce course load and relieve some of the pressure and stress in the first year of college.

How Do I Enroll

• College representatives will come to your school in August and January to register you for classes.
• High school classes that meet for the first semester only will register in August. Classes that meet second semester only or are a full year will register in January.

Placement Requirements

• Some courses require prerequisites and must be met prior to the student enrolling in the course. Your high school counselor will be able to provide detailed information regarding classes at your school that this may apply to.

Transferability

• College credits transfer to most state and out-of-state colleges and universities; however, it is strongly recommended that students work with each specific school they are interested in attending upon graduation.
• To transfer credits to another college/university, students should request an official copy of their KC transcript to be sent upon completion of their senior year. Request can be made online at myKC.