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Dual Enrollment at WCC
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Students who wish to begin their collegiate careers in high school have the ability to take dual enrollment courses as part of their individual pathways. Wytheville Community College greatly welcomes students who meet college-level requirements individual opportunities for advancement and rigor within the higher education realm.
During the 2017-18 school year, over 1,000 dual enrollment students completed college credit in over 300 unique offerings. WCC is highly committed to working with our secondary partners in continuing our successful dual enrollment outreach.
Secondary School
Dual enrollment courses at each school are taught by credentialed high-school faculty. Each high-school faculty member must go through a formal credentialing process. The process is reviewed and certified by WCC prior to dual enrollment courses being offered to any qualifying student.
Tuition charges, if applicable, are paid to the individual school. These charges are a fraction of the normal tuition/fee costs. Course calendars reflect each individual school system calendar, while the Dual Enrollment Coordinator provides specific add, drop, and withdrawal dates to all students, counselors, and administrators at the beginning of each semester. Dates for each school system can be found below.
(NOTE: All add/drop/withdrawal dates will be finalized in early August.)
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Bland County
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Carroll County
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Galax City
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Grayson County
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Oak Hill Academy
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Smyth County
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Wythe County
WCC
Dual enrollment students who take courses taught by a WCC instructor during any semester will pay the normal tuition/fee costs. Tuition/fee costs for the 2018-19 school year can be found here. In addition to tuition/fee costs, students must obtain a principal permission letter for these independent WCC courses. Course calendars reflect the approved WCC academic calendar. The 2018-19 WCC academic calendar can be found here.
Concurrent Awards
As part of House Bill 1184, students can now work towards concurrent awards as part of their high-school diploma track. WCC offers concurrent pathways for the General Education Certificate (33 credits), the Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in General Studies (61 credits), and the Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Science (61 credits).
More information on these pathways can be found under the Concurrent Awards link on the left-hand side of this page. It is important that students considering these concurrent awards meet with the Dual Enrollment Coordinator during their freshman and/or sophomore years to verify that these choices work towards individual pathways and educational goals before beginning any program.
What's the Process?
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In order for students to receive dual enrollment consideration, an active Virginia Community College System application must be completed. The online application takes about 10-15 minutes for completion and can be accessed here.
On the initial application page, students must enter a temporary username and password to gain access into the application stage. Following completion of the application, students will receive a seven-digit student ID number (also known as an EmplID), along with their My.WCC username (usually, the individual student’s initials and a random number) and a temporary password (a randomly generated case-sensitive set of letters, numbers, and/or characters).
NOTE: If students have already activated an application, the application page will stop after the first page – indicating that an active application is already in use. If this happens, please contact the Dual Enrollment Coordinator regarding ID and password retrieval.
It is highly advised that students log into their My.WCC account upon application completion, especially since the temporary password is only good for 30 days. The Dual Enrollment Coordinator can also help reset any expired passwords. Additionally, students need to become familiar with their My.WCC account as part of dual enrollment – including Blackboard usage, research options, email, Office 365 downloads, and much more.
Following application completion, students are then ready to take applicable placement tests in both English and Mathematics. Additionally, students can receive exemption in one or both examinations depending on ACT, PSAT, SAT, and/or Alg. I SOL results. Exemptions largely depend on the dual enrollment courses being taken through either the school and/or independently with WCC.
Placement Testing
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Placement testing is a requirement for dual enrollment qualification. Testing can be administered at the school by a WCC career coach. The tests can also be administered by the Dual Enrollment Coordinator. Additionally, students can test at the main campus (Bland Hall – One-Stop Center), Crossroads Institute (Galax), or the Summit Center (Marion). If students are testing at the main campus or at one of our two off-site locations, they must arrive within three hours of closing in order to finish a placement test (see below).
Latest test times:
WCC Main Campus (Bland Hall – One-Stop Center) – 4 p.m. (Monday – Thursday) and 2 p.m. (Friday)
Crossroads Institute (Galax) – 3 p.m. (Monday – Thursday) and 2 p.m. (Friday)
Summit Center (Marion) – 6 p.m. (Monday – Thursday) and 2 p.m. (Friday)
Dual Enrollment students looking for eligibility must meet minimum requirements for coursework within English and Mathematics areas. The following tables show minimum requirements for students taking transferable coursework (towards a two-year WCC transferable degree and eligible for possible transfer towards a baccalaureate degree) or career and technical education coursework.
NOTE: Students can mix qualifying scores. For example, students can test into ENG 111 (English) and use a PSAT Math score of 500 for qualification.
Students are allowed one retest within a 12-month timeframe.
Admission Criteria for Transfer Courses
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Virginia Placement Test (VPT) |
PSAT |
SAT |
ACT |
SOL |
Compass |
Asset |
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English/Writing |
ENG 111 |
N/A |
N/A |
18 |
N/A |
76 |
43 |
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Reading |
ENG 111 |
N/A |
N/A |
18 |
N/A |
81 |
42 |
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Writing/Reading |
ENG 111 |
390 |
480 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mathematics |
MTE 1* |
500 |
530 |
22 |
Algebra I – Pass* |
25 |
33 |
* Students wishing to test into Pre-Calculus I (MTH 161) must test into MTH 161 as part of the specialized Pre-Calculus placement test. If students are planning to take a college Math course other than Pre-Calculus, a score of MTE 1-5 must be earned. If students are not taking a college Math course for dual enrollment purposes, the minimum of MTE 1 or an Alg. I SOL passing score will apply.
* For General Biology qualification (BIO 101), students must have a MTE 1-3 or better on the Mathematics placement (or higher).
Admission Criteria for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Courses
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Virginia Placement Test (VPT) |
PSAT |
SAT |
ACT |
SOL |
Compass |
Asset |
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English/Writing |
ENF 1 |
N/A |
N/A |
18 |
N/A |
32 |
35 |
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Reading |
ENF 1 |
N/A |
N/A |
18 |
N/A |
62 |
35 |
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Writing/Reading |
ENF 1 |
390 |
480 |
N/A |
N/A
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N/A |
N/A |
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Mathematics |
MTE 1 |
500 |
530 |
22 |
Algebra I - Pass |
25 |
33 |
Frequently Asked Questions
>>Who can participate?
Students must be high school juniors or seniors or the homeschooled equivalent. You must have the support of your parents, principal and high school counselor who verify that you are ready for college-level work. You must also obtain a qualifying score on the college English and math placement test.
DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS are high school students enrolled in college credit classes who receive both college credit and credit toward their high school graduation requirements.
Which classes can students take?
WCC offers a variety of courses. Popular courses include English composition, biology, U.S. history, U.S. government, pre-calculus and chemistry. There are other courses available, but will vary depending on the high school. If you are interested in a career or technical skill, you can choose courses in fields such as administrative support technology, machine or construction technology, information technology or practical nursing. Dual enrolled students must take the VPT placement test to determine eligibility to take these courses.
What if I have an IEP at my high school?
High school juniors and seniors with special needs or disabilities may participate if they earn qualifying scores on the placement tests, and are able to participate and achieve in class without modification of course work. For more information regarding students with disabilities visit the Disability Services website.
Is financial aid available for dual enrollment students?
No. College-based financial aid is not available for high school students.
Can I transfer my credits to a four-year college or university?
As with other courses taken at WCC, many credits earned through dual enrollment typically transfer to four-year colleges and universities. However, some courses are not designed to transfer. Colleges and universities have specific policies regarding acceptance of transfer credits. You should contact the college or university you are considering to discuss the transferability of dual enrollment courses.
Do you know about Virginia's Guaranteed Admissions Agreements and Transfer Agreements?
WCC graduates who earn an associate of science or associate of arts degree, and who meet criteria specified by each senior institution, are guaranteed admission to more than 40 area colleges and universities including schools like Radford University, Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia.
To read more about the requirements of the colleges that interest you visit the Virginia Education Wizard and look at the transfer link to search agreements, visit the transfer planner and learn more about the transfer grant.
Where do I start if I want to take a dual enrollment class?
If you are a high school sophomore and considering taking a dual enrollment class your junior year, begin with talking to your high school guidance counselor. You may also contact WCC’s Dual Enrollment Coordinator, Josh Floyd, at jfloyd@wcc.vccs.edu or call 276-223-4110.
For other questions contact WCC's Dual Enrollment Coordinator, Josh Floyd, at jfloyd@wcc.vccs.edu or 276-223-4110.
Homeschooled Students
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Wytheville Community College welcomes all homeschooled students who wish to continue their educational goals through college coursework while earning their respective diplomas. Homeschooled students must complete the regular application process and meet placement qualifications.
In addition to the aforementioned items, a letter designating homeschooled status from the local county/city school board must be received by the Dual Enrollment Coordinator prior to course enrollment.
Additionally, homeschooled students and their families pay the same normal tuition/fee costs for courses taught by WCC faculty as do secondary school students.
Concurrent Awards / HB 1184
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Under House Bill 1184 (passed in 2012), dual enrollment students can work towards either the General Education Certificate and/or one of two Associate Degree programs (General Studies or Science) concurrent with earning their high-school diplomas.
Pathways are established annually per school division and shared with individual schools – along with students and families. These pathways help map out the process by which these aforementioned credentials can be achieved during high school.
Dual enrollment students wishing to complete these credentials must complete a signed declaration form within their guidance office. This form is then shared with the Dual Enrollment Coordinator, who will track respective progress each semester.
For any coursework being completed inside the school, the guidance counselor and/or director will schedule classes. For any specific WCC coursework relating to either the certificate or degree, the Dual Enrollment Coordinator will schedule classes.
(NOTE: The 2018-19 pathways will be finalized in late July.)
Bland County
Carroll County
Galax City
Grayson County
Smyth County
Wythe County
Dual Enrollment Contacts
>>Josh Floyd, Dual Enrollment Coordinator
(276) 223-4110 – Office
(276) 613-3639 – Text/Mobile
jfloyd@wcc.vccs.edu – Email
(276) 223-4861 – Fax
For students taking courses at one of our secondary schools, the first point of contact should be the guidance counselor and/or director. For students taking courses at one of our technical centers, the first point of contact should be the school administrator.
Bland County High School
Ben Pauley – Guidance Counselor
(276) 928-1100
Carroll County High School
Byron Stanbery – Guidance Director
(276) 728-2125
Fort Chiswell High School
Elizabeth Anderson – Guidance Counselor
Martha Luper – Guidance Counselor
(276) 637-3437
Galax High School
Kevie Ayers – Guidance Director
Jill Thompson – Guidance Counselor
(276) 236-2991
George Wythe High School
Martha Luper – Guidance Counselor
Beth Stephenson – Guidance Counselor
(276) 228-3157
Grayson County High School
Angel Halsey – Guidance Counselor
Margit West – Guidance Director
(276) 773-2131
Marion Senior High School
Julie Looney – Guidance Counselor
(276) 783-4731
Oak Hill Academy
Joy Groves – College Counselor
(276) 579-2619
Rural Retreat High School
Melissa Reardon – Guidance Counselor
(276) 686-4143
Smyth Career and Technology Center
Rick Blevins – Principal
(276) 646-8117
Wythe Technology Center
Anthony Sykes – Principal
(276) 228-5481
Wytheville Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political affiliation, genetics, veteran status, or disability when the person is otherwise qualified in its educational programs and activities or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Crystal Cregger, Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services, 215 Bland Hall, 1000 East Main Street, Wytheville VA 24382, 276-223-4762. For further information, see the list of OCR enforcement offices for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.