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About Dual Enrollment

What is Dual Enrollment?

 Dual enrollment is an opportunity that allows high school students to enroll in courses that allow the students to earn college credit while still being enrolled in high school.  As a dual-enrolled student, you are enrolled in both high school and Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC).

Am I eligible?

Dual enrollment is offered to high school juniors and seniors enrolled in a participating area high school.  In order to enroll in these courses, you must demonstrate competence in reading, writing, and math

How do I enroll?

Interested students should meet with their high school counselor to discuss what dual enrollment courses are available at your high school.  Students can also meet with the P&HCC high school career coach to learn more about options at their high school.

What are the benefits of Dual Enrollment?

Studies show that students who earn college credits while still enrolled in high school out-perform their peers and are more likely to complete a post-secondary credential.  Dual enrollment students are able to experience college-level coursework while still having learning supports provided by both their high school and P&HCC. Most importantly, it can lower the cost of post-secondary education by completing credits through the community college while still in high school.

For more information on the enrollment process or the placement testing requirements, please contact your high school career coach or the Dual Enrollment Office.

Steps to Enrollment

Step One:

Meet with your high school counselor to determine if dual enrollment is right for you. 

Schedule a time to meet with your high school counselor to see what courses are being offered at your high school and how they will fit into your schedule for the upcoming academic year.  Dual Enrollment options are listed in each school division’s Program of Studies guide.

Step Two:

Complete the Virginia Community College System Online Application.

Students must complete the application online at: https://www.apply.vccs.edu/Home/Sign_In/Logon.aspx

If you need assistance with completing the application, please stop by your high school career coach’s office and they can help you complete the application.  Upon completing the application, students will receive a 7 digit student ID number.  Be sure to keep this number for future reference.

Step Three:

Students must complete the Virginia Placement Test. 

This test is administered in each high school or you may also complete the test on campus in our Learning Resource Center.  The placement test is required to determine your eligibility for enrollment.  Course requirements vary so talk to your high school counselor or P&HCC Career Coach if you are unsure if you meet specific course requirements. Below are resources to help you prepare for the VPT.

http://vpt-math.vccs.edu/

https://www.patrickhenry.edu/admissions/120-placement-testing

Step Four:

Registration for classes is completed at your high school.

Representatives from P&HCC will visit each class to assist students in the registration process. If you are enrolled in a course that meets on P&HCC’s campus, representatives will visit your class on the first day to get your registered.

DE Student Resources

Download the Dual Enrollment Student Handbook 

disAbility Resources
P&HCC ensures all qualified students have an opportunity to pursue a college education regardless of the presence or absence of a disability, making reasonable accommodations in providing the course, program, and building modifications, and/or auxiliary services that are necessary to assure equal access for students with disabilities.

Library Resources
The Lester Library is located on the second floor of the Learning Resource Center (LRC).   

Math Lab
The Carolyn R. Byrd Math Lab offers free individual and group assistance with on-level math subjects.

Writing Center
The Writing Center offers free individual and group tutoring on class material, improving writing skills, reviewing papers, and utilizing available materials and resources.

Career Center 
The Career Center offers services related to career development including career exploration, resume preparation, and job search assistance.

Course and Pre-Requisites

Download the 2019-2020 Dual Enrollment Course Offerings List.

Student Eligibility and Course Prerequisites

Courses offered through dual enrollment are official P&HCC courses and therefore require normal demands of college-level coursework.  Successful students have discipline and are willing to dedicate more time than typical high school course demands.  In compliance with State Legislative rules, dual enrollment is offered to high school juniors and seniors.  Below is a list of requirements need to enroll in dual enrollment courses offered at each high school.  Course offerings vary by high school. 

Classes noted with * are only offered on P&HCC’s main campus as part of Governor’s School or ACE Academy.

Career and Technical Programs

DE Faculty Resources

Dual Enrollment Faculty Handbook

Faculty Liaisons

English Faculty Liaison
LaDonna Varner
lvarner@patrickhenry.edu

Math Faculty Liaison
Dr. Christopher Wikstrom
cwikstrom@patrickhenry.edu

Science Faculty Liaison
Jason Gibson
jdgibson@patrickhenry.edu

Social Science Faculty Liaison
Terry Young
tyoung@patrickhenry.edu

Contact Us

Coordinator of Dual Enrollment & Off-Campus Sites, Meghan Eggleston meggleston@patrickhenry.edu

Dual Enrollment Specialist, Ashley Hughes ahughes@patrickhenry.edu

Bassett High School Career Coach, Cherica Williams cwilliams@patrickhenry.edu

Magna Vista High School Career Coach, Alyssa Rorrer arorrer@patrickhenry.edu

Martinsville High School Career Coach, Christy Lester clester@patrickhenry.edu

Patrick County High School Career Coach, Dianne Hughes dhughes@patrickhenry.edu