What if you could replace some of your high school classes with college courses, and get credit for both at a discounted rate?

Dual enrollment offers a classic kill two birds with one stone opportunity for seniors who are eager to get a jump on their college careers and save money. The program is flexible, giving students a say in the number of courses they take and which college or university they take them through.

In an informational email sent out on April 10, Mrs. Gerringer wrote, “Most of our seniors take dual enrollment courses through SCC because of their deeply discounted rates ($50 per credit hour which equates to @ $150 for most courses). But, you CAN choose to take courses elsewhere.”

When seniors Logan Pettig, Mason Uelk, and Ryan Thai were asked what persuaded them to dual enroll, the general sentiment was that it was convenient and felt like a better use of their time. It’s understandable why dual enrollment is appealing, but for students already juggling sports, jobs, clubs, etc. will it be too much to manage? 

“It gets you used to the college workload, but it varies depending on your professor,” said Pettig, who’s dual enrolled in English 101 at SCC. “It’s pretty easy, but you have to know how to prioritize.”

Pettig, Uelk, and Thai all feel that dual enrollment has been worth the effort so far, and would recommend eligible students to look into it. Each student’s situation is different, so if you’re curious about whether or not dual enrollment could work for you, stay up to date on emails from Mrs. Gerringer and consider attending any relevant upcoming informational meetings.