Want to get a head start on your college education? Dual Enrollment (DE) may be for you! Learn what the TSTC experience is like and explore your options before deciding on a technical program or a career.
When you begin one of our technical career pathways, you have the ability to possibly earn an Occupational Skills Award (OSA) and knock out a whole semester of classes at TSTC.
If you decide to take your education to the next step with TSTC after high school, you’ll find dual enrollment simplifies the admissions process, too.
Save time, get started on your career faster, and earn money sooner!
ISD’s, private and home schools wanting to begin a dual enrollment partnership with TSTC for the 23-24 school year, must submit all inquiries to our office by Friday, December 16, 2022.
Whether you attend a public, private, or home school, all high school students are eligible to participate as long as we have a current agreement in place (Memorandum of Understanding) with your school. Reach out to your high school counselor or local dual enrollment office to find out if your school has an agreement with TSTC.
You can get a head start on your future career! Dual Enrollment can prepare you for a job right out of high school, build skills so you can earn an Occupational Skills Award, Certification, or get started on an Associate of Applied Science degree in a technical program.
Textbooks, tools and additional materials are required for the majority of our programs. Some high schools may purchase textbooks and other materials for their students.
It is the student’s responsibility to have all required materials, including computer software, tools and proper safety equipment (if mandated by the program) by the first-class day.
Dual Enrollment gives high school students a head start toward their futures. Take college courses to earn college and high school credit at the same time.
College courses are available at some high school campuses, on-site at a TSTC campus, and through distance learning classes taught by TSTC instructors.
Dual Enrollment courses are offered at a reduced rate of $33 per credit hour. Financial Aid and Scholarships are not available to dual enrollment students. Always consult with your high school counselor—your ISD may pay some or all of your tuition.
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If you attend classes on campus, you will be treated like any of our college students. And like all other TSTC students, you should get familiar with the Code of Student Conduct outlined in the TSTC Catalog and Student Handbook.
You’ll also have an official college transcript with grades from your courses, dual credit students must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
TSTC partners with dozens of ISD’s and home schools across Texas to provide technical dual enrollment opportunities that help to fill the workforce needs of Texas. We are committed to each of these partnerships; together, we provide you with strong options for their future.
The Learning Resource Centers (LRC), located on all TSTC campuses, offer many services to assist students in achieving academic goals. Remote library services and resources are available to all students, faculty and staff 24/7; and physical library services and resources vary depending on the location.
The LRC also participates in TexShare, a cooperative program designed to improve library services to Texans through the sharing of resources. For more information about library resources, please send an email to asklibrary@tstc.edu or contact your local LRC.
The Texas State Technical College (TSTC) Access and Learning Accommodations office serves as a resource for students who may experience barriers due to a disability (long-term or short-term).
Students seeking accommodations or services should make contact with the ALA office in a timely manner to self-report and begin the interactive process with an ALA staff person. Students may also be asked to provide supporting documentation from an individual qualified to diagnose the disclosed disability.
ALA will then collaborate with college personnel to develop appropriate accommodations that ensure equal access to all programs, activities, and services at TSTC.
ALA also coordinates with community assistance programs and serves as the liaison for Texas Workforce Solutions.
To make contact with the ALA office, please email adarequest@tstc.edu or a representative from your campus.
If you need to make a request for accommodations for a special event, please contact ALA at least one full week in advance.
Be sure to check out the list of important dates so you don’t miss any deadlines.
We want you to be able to take the courses you need to complete your dual enrollment pathway.
TSTCYou gives you access to flexible learning through Performance-Based Education (PBE) that works with your busy schedule. Train to master valuable job skills that will lead you to the career and salary you deserve. Choose your path with multiple options for in-demand jobs in industries that offer great opportunities. Our focus is on your success — and getting you to work fast.
Good news: you don’t need to re-apply.
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And the best part–you’ll already be ahead in your program. That means you can graduate sooner and start on a career you’ll love.
Contact your high school counselor to find out about program options in your area and help you decide whether Dual Enrollment at TSTC is right for you.
