High School Student - Dual/Concurrent Enrollment

The Dual Enrollment program allows high school students to take classes at Blue Ridge while they are still in high school. These classes earn college credit, so students can either get a head start on programs offered at Blue Ridge, or take classes that transfer to a four-year institution.

It is possible that these classes may count toward high school credit. Students should check with their high school counselor to confirm whether or not the class will count for high school credit.

For dual enrollment, high school students:

• Must be at least 16 years of age or older.
• Are NOT allowed to take "developmental courses"; in other words, those listed in the Blue Ridge catalog with a course number less than "100" (such as ENG 090, or MAT 060).
• May enroll in any college level course for which they meet the prerequisite(s).
• Are EXEMPT from tuition if the student is enrolled at least half time at the high school (a minimum of two classes per semester on the block calendar). Students must pay fees and insurance (usually under $30) and purchase their books/supplies (costs are variable).

THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT ADMISSION TO BLUE RIDGE:

• Application/Permission Form for Admission - - Please complete the form and return it to your Guidance Office. The form requires signatures of the high school student, parent, and high school principal.
  
•   Blue Ridge Placement Testing - Placement testing will be required if you choose to take a course that has an English or Math prerequisite. Acceptable SAT or ACT scores may exempt you from testing.
  
• High school transcript - Certain college courses require specific high school prerequisites. If you choose to take a course that requires a prerequisite, you must submit a high school transcript.
• Home School Registration Card - - If you are a Home Schooled student, you must submit a photo-copy of your School's original Home School Registration Card from the NC Office of Non-Public Education to the Registrar's Office. If you have lost your original Registration Card, you can contact the North Carolina Department of Non-Public Education at (919) 733-4276 and request an "Inspection Verification Certificate". Upon receiving this "Inspection Verification Certificate" submit a photo-copy to the Blue Ridge Registrar's Office.
• Register for Class and Pay Fees - Registration and collection of fees will be handled at your high school. Please see your Guidance Office for more specific information regarding registration and payment of fees.
• Following High School graduation - If you plan to take classes at Blue Ridge, please submit an official copy of your final high school transcript to the Registrar's Office located in the Sink Building.

Dual/Concurrent Enrollment Information Sheet

For more information, contact Rita Blythe at (828) 694-1817 or email .