HS2CCC provides you with a head start in college by allowing you to take college credit courses while still completing your high school education. Jump-starting college can save you time and money, help you become familiar with college-level work, and give you a chance to explore career interests. CCC offers three options for high school students to earn college credit: Concurrent Enrollment, Dual Enrollment, and the Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry and Technology (CAVIAT). You can transfer general education classes to fulfill your lower-division general education requirements for an associate degree. Then, you can transfer those credits to complete your bachelor's degree or get ahead in your career certification.
Concurrent Enrollment
Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment Course Offerings
How to Apply to CCC Dual Enrollment
Participating High Schools and Dual Enrollment Contacts
CAVIAT
Comparison Chart
What is the difference between Dual Enrollment and Concurrent Enrollment?
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Dual Enrollment |
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Where are the classes located? |
High school campus |
CCC Lone Tree, Fourth Street, Page campuses or through a distance learning modality |
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Which students are eligible? |
High school-age students in participating high schools |
K-12 students - Please note: Students can take up to 6 credits hours without prior approval |
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Who pays for tuition? |
There is a College tuition waiver for all CTE and A&S courses, so zero cost to the student |
Student pays current CCC tuition fees directly to the College |
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Who teaches the courses? |
High school instructors who have been approved by the College to meet Higher Learning Commission credentialing and curriculum standards |
CCC instructors |
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When are the courses? |
During the high school day |
Whenever the CCC course if offered according to the current College class schedule |
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What courses can you take? |
Courses vary by high school (dependent on agreement between CCC and the high school) |
Students can take any course at CCC that they meet prerequisite requirements for. It is recommended that the course(s) are reviewed by their school counselor |
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Who do I contact with questions? |
What is the difference between Dual Enrollment and AP courses?
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Dual Enrollment |
Advanced Placement | |
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College Transfer |
Acceptance varies university to university out of state but is transferable to all in state as credit or elective credit.
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Must take the final AP Exam and Score 4 or 5 (depending on student’s chosen college/university). Acceptance varies university to university
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Financial |
Dual Enrollment for A&S is at a significant reduced tuition rate from a regular college course allowing students to get a head start at minimal cost. CTE courses have no tuition cost. |
The cost of the AP exam or multiple AP exams |
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GPA |
There is no weight grade or multiple in GPA. |
Multiplier in GPA = Weighted Grade |
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Other Benefits |
Access to CCC Student Services, Mountain Line pass, familiarity with 2+2, evidence that DE supports post high school education |
Boost GPA, preferential selection, AP scholarships
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Final Grade |
The grade that a student receives on their high school DE class goes on their college transcript. For most courses students have an entire academic year to absorb what is one semester at the college
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do my grades go on my college transcript?
Courses taken through any of the HS2CCC programs count as regular college courses. Grades will go on your permanent college transcript.
What courses can I take with Dual Enrollment?
Please refer to the Courses Offered PDF within the Dual Enrollment section.
What about placement testing?
Details about CCC's course placement policy can be found on our Course Placement page.
It is important for students to make informed and wise self-placement decisions. Inappropriate decisions about self-placement may affect the time it takes you to complete your certificate or degree, and may impact your ability to receive financial aid and/or scholarships. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic advisor to discuss course options and determining proper self-placement into classes. For more information, visit our Academic Advising page.
You can use the Self-Placement Grid to determine recommendations for which Math/English courses to take based on a combination of your high school grades and GPA, ACT/SAT test scores, ACCUPLACER test scores, and GED scores. Please talk with your high school counselor about appropriate course placement.
How many credits can I earn?
There is no limit on the number of credits you can earn through HS2CCC during your time in high school. However, there is a cap of 8 credits per semester that you can earn as a concurrent student. If you would like to earn more than 8 credits as a concurrent student in a semester, you would need CCC Registrar approval.
How do I send my transcripts to another college?
For a step by step guide on how to request your college transcripts from CCC, visit the How to Order a Transcript page.
How do Dual Enrollment credits transfer?
Most of the courses offered through Dual Enrollment are transferable to other colleges and universities within Arizona. You can check to see if your course is transferable by visiting AZTransfer . If you are planning to attend a college or university that is out of state, please consult with that college about how your credits will transfer.
How do I register for classes?
Registration for classes for Dual Enrollment is done through a CCC Admission Advisor upon a visit to your high school. Registration for CAVIAT courses is done through CAVIAT staff. Students interested in concurrent courses can register online at Registration at any of our campuses.
Who is eligible to take Dual Enrollment Courses?
Dual Enrollment courses are intended for high school juniors and seniors, who take precedence during the enrollment and registration process. Depending on space availability, courses may be opened up to freshman and sophomore students.
How much do Dual Enrollment courses cost?
Arts and Sciences (A&S) courses are $15 per credit hour. Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses receive a full tuition waiver.
Testimonials
Dual Enrollment was great because it allowed me to take regular classes at high school while receiving college credit, and I only had to pay a fraction of the cost. CAVIAT was also a great experience, allowing me to earn a Pre-Health Certificate. - Abigail Garland
I graduated Coconino with 31 college credits. There were a huge variety of professors who were very willing to help and to support me along the way. - Anijah Pablo
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Mark Maciha |
Jennifer Jameson |