• Dual Credit Page

     

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    Katy ISD partners with Houston Community College in offering dual credit courses for students who meet specific requirements and would like to earn college credit at the same time as earning high school credit. Once accepted as a dual credit student, students can enroll in face-to-face courses or virtual classes. If interested, please contact your child's counselor with any questions. Please be aware that becoming a dual credit student is a multi-step process and requires 1–2 weeks to complete. Enrollment for the following school year begins in February and ends in March.

    2025 Dual Credit Presentation from 12/16/24

  • Steps to Apply for Dual Credit

    **If you are a returning dual credit student, you can skip to step 5. You do not have to complete another Dual Credit application.**

    1. Choose the dual credit course(s) as part of your schedule when completing course selection in SchooLinks
    2. Complete your ApplyTexas application by Friday, March 7th, 2025 for Fall/Spring and February 12th, 2025 for Summer
      1. Check for HCC Application Lab Dates for help with completing the application process- don't wait until the last minute!
      2. www.ApplyTexas.org
      3. Use your personal email address, not your school or an iCloud email address
      4. Complete both the profile and the application sections while choosing dual credit as your application type
    3. Watch for an email from HCC with your student ID
      1. Your new ID number will start with a "W"
      2. You need this ID number for your Dual Credit application
    4. Follow the directions on the Dual Credit Residency Form 
      1. The form is located on this page on the right hand side
    5. Submit the completed Residency Form through the Google Form portal
      1. Returning students do not complete another packet
      2. Returning students MUST complete the Google Form on the right
      3. Applications for Summer 2025 are due Wednesday, Feb. 19th, 2025
      4. Applications for Fall/Spring 25-26 are due Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
    6. Save your confirmation email
      1. You should receive your confirmation within a couple of minutes
    7. Once your application is reviewed, you will be contacted if: 
      1. There are any mistakes or missing information
      2. You do not meet eligibility requirements
      3. You need to take the TSI-A exam for college readiness

     

    The TSI-A exam is no longer a requirement to apply for dual credit courses for the 2025-2026 school year. However, it is a good indicator of potential academic success in a dual credit course. Depending on the student and how many dual credit courses you plan to take, you may still need to take the TSI-A exam. Ms. Atilano, the College and Career Facilitator, will be available during the course selection meetings to discuss your eligibility and if you need to take the TSI-A exam. If you are not able to meet with Ms. Atilano during your course selection meeting, you can scan her QR code outside the counseling office or email her at enidlatilano@katyisd.org.