Dual Credit Benefits to Students

RC 5 116 | Coordinator: Beth Molenkamp 971-722-7736 | Specialist:Jacqlyn Proper 971-722-7737 | FAX: 971-722-7805

The PCC Dual Credit program offers local high school students the opportunity to earn college and high school credit simultaneously before they receive their high school diploma. Benefits of the program are:

  • Increased enthusiasm and motivation among students
  • Enhanced ability and skills to do college level work
  • Gained confidence for college success
  • Courses are taught by high school instructors who have been pre-qualified by Portland Community College academic departments and meet faculty hiring requirements
  • Saves money by receiving free college credit
  • Shortens the amount of time required to complete a college degree by developing a college transcript while in high school
  • Provides a smooth transition from high school to college in a non-duplicative program of study
  • PCC credits are transferable to all college/universities within the Oregon University System, and most other institutions outside the state
  • Research shows Dual Credit students are more likely to finish college and earn more credits by the second year of college

PCC Dual Credit Students Say…

  • “(Receiving 8 PCC credits while in high school was) A great benefit! It’s a great feeling to kill two birds with one stone. It encouraged me to take certain classes since dual credit was offered and I really liked the feeling of accomplishment when the credits were earned. Saving money was a great plus too! If the credits will transfer it will be great, but if not that’s okay too because if for some reason I need to move to PCC then I will already have a start there too.” –Jessica, Forest Grove High School
  • “I have taken at least three classes that I have received (PCC) college credit for. I can transfer them to any school I plan on going to and they are free!” –Olivia, Beaverton High School
  • “PCC Dual Credit not only helped me get a jump start on earning credits at the college level, it helped me save money.” -Andrew, St. Helens High School