High school students
Check out the PCC Dual Credit Student Handbook and Bookmark (revised 12/2020).
Why Dual Credit?
There are lots of reasons to take Dual Credit classes. Here are a few:
What does it cost?
There are no tuition or fees associated with the Dual Credit program. This means you get huge savings on your college credits!
Earn college credit
Along with the high school credits you already need, with Dual Credit you can earn college credit that counts toward a degree or certificate.
- Lower-division courses that count toward a bachelor’s degree.
- Career and technical education (CTE) courses that lead to an associate’s degree or certificate.
The credits you earn provide an advantage whether you use them at PCC, another college, or on your resume as you explore employment opportunities.
Credits are transferable
PCC credits are transferable to all public colleges and universities within the Oregon university system and most other institutions outside the state. It’s always important to check with the college or university you plan on attending to know how these credits will be applied. Learn more about transcripts.
Benefit from PCC student resources
Dual Credit students can use a variety of resources at PCC.
Take PCC non-credit classes
You can register for non-credit classes at PCC (such as driver education) using your Dual Credit admission! That means you don’t need to re-apply to PCC as a non-credit student to register for non-credit classes.
Ready to get started?
- Do you attend a participating high school?
- Check with your high school counselor to find out which classes at your school are part of the PCC Dual Credit program, or see our list of participating high schools. You can’t have already earned your high school diploma or equivalent.
- Complete the 3-step process to become a PCC Dual Credit student:
- Apply for admission to PCC as a Dual Credit student.
You need a personal email address to apply online. - Log in to MyPCC and set up your password.
- Register for Dual Credit classes.
- Apply for admission to PCC as a Dual Credit student.
- Tips for being a successful PCC Dual Credit student:
- Save and review the Dual Credit Student Handbook.
- Pay attention to the Dual Credit academic calendar.
- Review your student responsibilities.
- Review the registration and PCC policies.
- Use your student resources.
- See important contact information for Dual Credit students.