Earn College Credit While In High School

About Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment is a challenging acceleration program for academically talented students who wish to earn high school and college credit at the same time. This program is open to students from a public high school, an accredited private school, or an approved home-education program.

Students can take college classes conducted during school hours, after school hours, and during summer semesters. Classes aren’t just limited to traditional collegiate level courses. Students wanting to pursue vocational programs like Carpentry, Practical Nursing (LPN), or Welding can also dual enroll.

Benefits of the Dual Enrollment program:

  • Reduce the average time-to-college degree.
  • Save money by taking college credit classes while in high school.
  • Increase the likelihood of college graduation.
  • Enhance academic performance.
  • Participate in career dual enrollment that will lead to an industry certification. Many industry certifications will articulate to college credit toward a degree.

Eligibility Requirements

Interested students must meet the following eligibility requirements.

Interested students must meet the following eligibility requirements.

1. Must be in grades 6 through 12 in one of the following circumstances:

  • Enrolled at a public school in Escambia County or Santa Rosa County.
  • Enrolled in a private school with an articulation agreement with PSC.
  • Registered as a home school student in an approved home education program with Escambia County or Santa Rosa County.
  • Participating in the Personalized Education Program (PEP) through the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program.

2. If attending a Public or Private school, students must have completed a minimum of 3 high school credits and have a suitable GPA for the program type they are pursuing:

  • Students intending to enroll in college credit courses must have an unweighted high school grade point average of 3.0 or above.
  • Students intending to enroll in a career and technical certificate program leading to an industry certification or applied technology diploma must have an unweighted high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

3. Must achieve a minimum score on a common placement test pursuant to Rule 6A-14.064, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) or have achieved alternative placement methods pursuant to Section 1008.30 Florida Statute (F.S.)

  • Students intending to enroll in college credit courses must place at the college level on the PERT, ACT or SAT.
  • Students intending to enroll in a career and technical certificate program must achieve the required score on the TABE for their intended program.

4. Must complete all dual enrollment courses in which the student enrolls prior to high school graduation.

Public and Private School Check List

1. Verify Eligibility and Get Informed

Meet with your high school guidance counselor to determine if you are eligible based on the current district articulation requirements.

2. Complete/Submit Testing

Students may take the ACT, SAT, or PERT test to show you are college ready. You must meet the minimum scores in Reading, English/Writing, and Math (either level) to take Dual Enrollment Courses on a college campus. If you do not meet the minimum scores in all three segments, you may take dual enrollment courses offered on your high school campus for the course/s in which you did meet the minimum score.

Students interested in Dual Enrollment and taking the ACT or SAT should put Pensacola State College as one of their college choices (School Code: 001513) so test scores are sent to the college. If you have already completed one or both tests and did not list PSC at the time of testing, please request your official scores be sent to PSC.

Students interested in Dual Enrollment and taking the PERT, should schedule their test with the Testing Center. Students may take the PERT at the campus nearest you.

  • Students must come to the testing center with a valid state or federal government ID (pictures of these items will not be accepted).
  • Students must provide their Social Security Number (SSN), Name, Date of Birth, Address and Email to ensure test scores can be matched with a student’s application to the school when it is received.
  • The first time you take the PERT with PSC is free, any additional sittings cost $10.
  • Students may take the PERT test every 30 days.

Contact the Testing Center for more details, or questions regarding any of the above.

 

Minimum scores for entry into the Dual Enrollment Program

PERT ACT SAT
Reading 106 19 24
English 103 17 25
Math – Interim Algebra 114 19 24
Math – College Algebra 123 21 27.5

 

3. Complete the PSC Dual Enrollment Application Online

Complete the PSC Dual Enrollment Application

*On your application please select:

  • Academic Level = Undergraduate
  • Student Type = Dual Enrollment
  • Program of Study = Dual Enrollment
  • Anticipated Start = choose the semester that you intend to begin taking classes

**Be sure to read the help boxes throughout the application

Please allow time for your application and eligibility requirements to be reviewed. You can check the status of your application by logging back in to the application site. Keep a close eye on your email listed on your application (including the spam/junk folder). Once approved, you will receive an email with Workday log-in instructions and your PSC email address (Piratemail) to be used for all dual enrollment communications with the College.

4. After Acceptance

Once you have been accepted to PSC, follow the directions on the email you received to login to Workday and your Piratemail. If you need some additional guidance please check out our Workday Help webpage.

After logging in to Workday for the first time, you can complete the Class Registration Approval Form (below) to request the courses/sections you would like to take. Dual Enrollment students cannot register themselves for classes.

Students can use Workday or the Course Search to find and review course offerings. Once you submit the form, your counselor will review, and approve or deny your courses. Students will not be registered for classes that are full.

Need help on how to search for classes? Check out this helpful guide.

PLEASE NOTE: This form will need to be completed each term.

 

Registration Form | Public and Private School Students

5. Finalize Registration

A PSC staff member will review your counselor approved courses and register you if there are still seats available in your requested section(s). Keep an eye on your Piratemail for updates on if/when your registration is completed. Once you receive that confirmation, make sure you check your Current Classes in Workday.

No information will be shared with your parent/guardian unless additional forms are filed. This is due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal regulation that governs most colleges in the US. If you would like your parent/guardian to have access to your school records, you must fill out the appropriate Student FERPA Release Form yearly OR your parent/guardian can complete a Parent/Guardian FERPA Release Form if they claim you as a dependent on their taxes and provide appropriate documentation yearly.

Need help finding your Current Classes? Check out this helpful guide.

If you wish to request additional changes to your schedule after the initial submission of the Class Registration Approval Form, you and your counselor will use the Schedule Adjustment (Drop/Add) Form (below) to request additional changes.

Registration Form | Public and Private School Students

 

Make sure to check out the Dual Enrollment Student tab on this page for important information you’ll need now that you’re a PSC Student!

Home School Check List

1. Verify Eligibility and Get Informed

Because a dual enrollment student will be treated like a college student much of the application and registration process will be something the student needs to initiate. However, this first step will need to be completed by the home school parent/guardian. Every other step should be completed by the student.

To participate in Dual Enrollment as a home school student you will need:

  1. To be registered with either Escambia County or Santa Rosa County as a home school student. To confirm you’re registered, your parent will complete the Home School Students District Form.
  2. Your home school parent or guardian will need to sign an Articulation Agreement (document outlining our contract between you and your home school parent on what you can expect and what we expect from you during your time in dual enrollment).

Both of these forms are completed through our Dynamic Forms system. Your parent will need to create an account using their preferred email for home school if they do not already have one. If they do have an account already with Dynamic Forms, they can use the same account for multiple home school students.

Need to get registered with one of our counties? You can contact your district representative:

Escambia County

Chris McFarland
cmcfarland@escambia.k12.fl.us
(850) 469-5448

Santa Rosa Campus

Laura Austin
austinlk@santarosa.k12.fl.us
(850) 981-7860

Please review the information and steps outlined on this page and complete them in order. If you have any questions regarding Dual Enrollment here at PSC, including GPA or Testing Eligibility, please email the PSC contact listed below based on your residency.

Escambia County Home School

Dual Enrollment General Email
dualenrollment@pensacolastate.edu

Santa Rosa County Home School - (Century, Milton, Pace, Jay)

Contact: Tyra Henderson
thenderson2@pensacolastate.edu

Santa Rosa County Home School - (Gulf Breeze, Navarre)

2. Complete/Submit Testing

Students may take the ACT, SAT, or PERT test to show you are college ready. You must meet the minimum scores in Reading, English/Writing, and Math (either level) to take Dual Enrollment Courses on a college campus. If you do not meet the minimum scores in all three segments, you may take dual enrollment courses offered on your high school campus for the course/s in which you did meet the minimum score.

Students interested in Dual Enrollment and taking the ACT or SAT should put Pensacola State College as one of their college choices (School Code: 001513) so test scores are sent to the college. If you have already completed one or both tests and did not list PSC at the time of testing, please request your official scores be sent to PSC.

Students interested in Dual Enrollment and taking the PERT, should schedule their test with the Testing Center. Students may take the PERT at the campus nearest you.

  • Students must come to the testing center with a valid state or federal government ID (pictures of these items will not be accepted).
  • Students must provide their Social Security Number (SSN), Name, Date of Birth, Address and Email to ensure test scores can be matched with a student’s application to the school when it is received.
  • The first time you take the PERT with PSC is free, any additional sittings cost $10.
  • Students may take the PERT test every 30 days.

Contact the Testing Center for more details, or questions regarding any of the above.

 

Minimum scores for entry into the Dual Enrollment Program

PERT ACT SAT
Reading 106 19 24
English 103 17 25
Math – Interim Algebra 114 19 24
Math – College Algebra 123 21 27.5

 

3. Complete the PSC Dual Enrollment Application Online

Complete the PSC Dual Enrollment Application

 *On your application please select:

  • Academic Level = Undergraduate
  • Student Type = Dual Enrollment
  • Program of Study = Dual Enrollment
  • Anticipated Start = choose the semester that you intend to begin taking classes

**Be sure to read the help boxes throughout the application

Please allow time for your application and eligibility requirements to be reviewed. Keep a close eye on your email listed on your application (including the spam/junk folder). Once approved, you will receive an email with Workday log-in instructions and your PSC email address (Piratemail) to be used for all dual enrollment communications with the College.

4. After Acceptance

Once you have been accepted to PSC, follow the directions on the email you received to login to Workday and your Piratemail. If you need some additional guidance please check out our Workday Help webpage.

After logging in to Workday for the first time, you will complete the Class Registration Approval Form (below). Dual Enrollment students cannot register themselves for classes, this form is how you will request the courses/sections you would like to take. You will be prompted to send the form on to your home school parent for their input on what classes you can take as a dual enrolled student. Please reach out to dualenrollement@pensacolastate.edu if you have questions or concerns about this aspect of the registration process.

Students can use Workday or the Course Search to find and review course offerings. Students will not be registered for classes that are full.

Need help on how to search for classes? Check out this helpful guide.

PLEASE NOTE: This form will need to be completed each term.

 

Registration Form | Home School Students

5. Finalize Registration

A PSC staff member will review your submitted documents for completion. The PSC Advisor will advise you of any issues via your Piratemail (student email) and if there are no issues they will register you if there are still seats available in your requested section(s). Keep an eye on your Piratemail for updates on if/when your registration is completed. Once you receive that confirmation, make sure you check your Current Classes in Workday.

No information will be shared with your home school parent/guardian unless additional forms are filed. This is due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal regulation that governs most colleges in the US. If you would like your home school parent/guardian to have access to your school records, you must fill out the appropriate Student FERPA Release Form yearly OR your parent/guardian can complete a Parent/Guardian FERPA Release Form if they claim you as a dependent on their taxes and provide appropriate documentation yearly.

Need help finding your Current Classes? Check out this helpful guide.

If you wish to request additional changes to your schedule after the initial submission of the Class Registration Approval Form, you will use the Schedule Adjustment (Drop/Add) Form (below) to request additional changes. You will be prompted to send the form on to your home school parent for their input on what classes you can take as a dual enrolled student. Please reach out to dualenrollement@pensacolastate.edu if you have questions or concerns about this aspect of the registration process.

Registration Form | Home School Students

 

Make sure to check out the Dual Enrollment Student tab on this page for important information you’ll need now that you’re a PSC Student!

Important Information for Registered Dual Enrollment Students

1. Student Expectations

All Dual Enrollment students have agreed to follow PSC’s Student Code of Conduct.

In addition, there are certain guidelines that must be met to remain in good standing as a Dual Enrollment student and maintain your eligibility to continue to take courses through PSC. Make sure you familiarize yourself with the requirements, and follow them, to remain eligible. The requirements are in the Articulation Agreement.

PLEASE NOTE: Students are expected to attend (or for online classes to log in to the Canvas Class) on the first day of class after registration to obtain the course syllabus. Students who do not participate in their classes at all will be dropped from the class. This can endanger your graduation from High School.

2. First Term PSC Dual Enrolled Students

How to get a PSC ID

Check out the detailed directions provided to you through TechnologySupport.

How to get a PSC Parking Decal

Check out the detailed directions provided to you through TechnologySupport.

3. How to get your Textbooks

Escambia County Public School Students

Students must contact their High School Counselors for directions or follow previously provided directions from your High School Counselors to ensure the correct books are ordered for you. The PSC Bookstore on the Pensacola Campus will fulfill textbook orders after receiving registration information from your high school. Your school will notify you when and where the textbooks are available and ready for pickup.

If you are directed to pick up your book at PSC’s bookstore, have the following with you for identification verification:

  • Photo ID
  • Schedule (copy or digital via Workday)
  • Parent must be present if you are under 18

You will be required to sign the Bookstore Agreement regarding the rental and return policies. For more information, contact the PSC Bookstore.

Home Schooled Students

The PSC Bookstore on the Pensacola Campus will fulfill textbook orders after receiving registration information from the college. Beginning approximately 2 weeks before term start, you can go to the bookstore to get your books.

Have the following with you for identification verification:

  • Photo ID
  • Schedule (copy or digital via Workday)
  • Parent must be present if you are under 18

You will be required to sign the Bookstore Agreement regarding the rental and return policies. For more information, contact the PSC Bookstore.

Private School Students

The PSC Bookstore on the Pensacola Campus will fulfill textbook orders after receiving registration information from the college. Beginning approximately 2 weeks before term start, you can go to the bookstore to get your books.

Have the following with you for identification verification:

  • Photo ID
  • Schedule (copy or digital via Workday)
  • Parent must be present if you are under 18

You will be required to sign the Bookstore Agreement regarding the rental and return policies. For more information, contact the PSC Bookstore.

Santa Rosa County Public School Students

Students attending Milton, Pace, Jay, Central, and Virtual Schools will pick up their books at the Milton Campus Library.

Students attending Gulf Breeze and Navarre will pick up their books at the South Santa Rosa Center main office.

Have the following with you* for identification verification:

  • Photo ID
  • Schedule (copy or digital via Workday)

* Parents cannot pick up for students

4. How to Register for more semesters of Dual Enrollment Classes

Public and Private School Students

Log In to MyPSC, then complete the Class Registration Approval Form (below) to request the courses/sections you would like to take. Dual Enrollment students cannot register themselves for classes.

Registration Form | Public and Private School Students

 

Students can use Workday or the Course Search to find and review course offerings. Students will not be registered for classes that are full.

Need help on how to search for classes? Check out this helpful guide.

If you wish to request additional changes to your schedule after the initial submission of the Class Registration Approval Form, you and your counselor will use the Schedule Adjustment (Drop/Add) Form (Below) to request additional changes.

Registration Form | Public and Private School Students

 

PLEASE NOTE: At the end of the current semester all Dual Enrollment students will be reviewed to see if their performance in their current classes meets eligibility requirements. If you do meet eligibility requirements, no further action is needed. If you fail to meet eligibility requirements to continue as a dual enrollment student, you will be dropped from your next term dual enrollment classes and notified via Piratemail. It is your responsibility to work with your High School Counselor to make new plans for the next term.

Home Schooled Students

STEP ONE:
Your home school parent will complete the Home School Students District Form making sure to select the correct county official based on your residency.

STEP TWO:
Log In to MyPSC, then complete the Class Registration Approval Form (Below) to request the courses/sections you would like to take. Dual Enrollment students cannot register themselves for classes.

Registration Form | Home School Students

 

Students can use Workday or the Course Search to find and review course offerings. Students will not be registered for classes that are full.

Need help on how to search for classes? Check out this helpful guide.

If you wish to request additional changes to your schedule after the initial submission of the Class Registration Approval Form, you and your parent will use the Schedule Adjustment (Drop/Add) Form (Below).

Registration Form | Home School Students

 

PLEASE NOTE: At the end of the current semester all Dual Enrollment students will be reviewed to see if their performance in their current classes meets eligibility requirements. If you do meet eligibility requirements, no further action is needed. If you fail to meet eligibility requirements to continue as a dual enrollment student, you will be dropped from your next term dual enrollment classes and notified via Piratemail. It is your responsibility to work with your High School Counselor to make new plans for the next term.

5. Accommodations

At the collegiate level it is the responsibility of the student to initiate contact to request services. Students who need reasonable accommodations for a disability must contact PSC’s Student Resource Center for ADA Services. Students will register with PSC’s Student Resource Center for ADA Services and present current documentation of their disability.

Documentation requirements and types of reasonable accommodations available in college may be different than high school, so students should contact the ADA office to discuss specific requirements. For more information, contact the Student Resource Center for ADA Services on the Pensacola Campus, Bldg. 6, Room 603, ADA-Services@pensacolastate.edu or by phone at 850.484.1637 (Voice/TDD/TTY).

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I view my schedule?

In Workday navigate you’re your Academics App. Select “View My Courses” (If using the mobile app look for “Weekly Schedule” instead).

Where do I access Workday, Piratemail, Canvas and other important school apps?

Scroll to the top of this page and click on MyPSC and if not already logged in complete the login instructions.

Are there any important dates I should know?

Absolutely! Make sure you familiarize yourself with the Academic Calendar.

How do I drop or add a class?

You will use the Registration Form (See Important Links Above) and select “I have a schedule for the selected semester, I need to change it”. Make sure you have checked the Academic Calendar and are still within the time frame to drop and add classes.

What information can my parents access about my PSC Student Record, and how can they access it?

As a student your privacy is covered under a federal regulation called the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). In K-12 your parents get automatic access to your student record, and this is not considered a breach of privacy. However, that all changes once you begin in college (including Dual Enrollment).

If you want to give your parents permission to access your records, you can complete this form yearly. Or, if your parents claim you as a dependent on their taxes, they can complete this form and submit the required documentation yearly to gain access to your Student Record without requiring your direct permission.

If you have additional questions on this, you can see a full rundown on FERPA in the school’s Annual FERPA Notification posted to our website or you can reach out to studentrecords@pensacolastate.edu.

I’m having trouble getting books from the PSC bookstore, what should I do?

If you are a Public School student, please reach out to your school counselor about the correct procedure to get your books for your dual enrollment classes. If you are a Private School or Home Schooled student please email dualenrollment@pensacolastate.edu from your Piratemail account. Make sure you tell us your name and student ID number.

7. Having Problems?

If you find you are lost or confused, have been dropped unexpectedly from a class, or run into any college related issues please make sure to check in with your PSC Advisor (contact information available in the Academics app on Workday). Need more guidance on how to locate their information? Check out the video on Workday Help.

If you have questions or concerns about high school credits, your graduation from high school, or your ability to complete a dual enrollment course please contact your High School Counselor.

Dual Enrollment Contacts

PSC Contact/Advisors

Aletheia Christian Academy

Blessed Star Montessori Christian School

Central High School

Jennifer Hill Faron
jhillfaron@pensacolastate.edu

Christian Institute of Arts and Sciences

East Hill Christian

Escambia High School

Escambia Virtual Academy

Faith Christian Academy

Jennifer Hill Faron
jhillfaron@pensacolastate.edu

Gulf Breeze High School

Home School | Registered with Escambia County

Home School | Registered with Santa Rosa County (Century, Milton, Pace, Jay)

Home School | Registered with Santa Rosa County (Gulf Breeze, Navarre)

Home School | Not Registered with Escambia County or Santa Rosa County

Jay High School

Jubilee Christian Academy

LEAD Academy

Jennifer Hill Faron
jhillfaron@pensacolastate.edu

Lighthouse Private Christian Academy

Locklin Technical College

Milton High School

Jennifer Hill Faron
jhillfaron@pensacolastate.edu

Navarre High School

Northview High School

Pace High School

Pensacola Catholic High School

Pensacola High School

Pensacola Private School of Liberal Arts

Pine Forest High School

Santa Rosa Christian School

Jennifer Hill Faron
jhillfaron@pensacolastate.edu

Santa Rosa High School

Jennifer Hill Faron
jhillfaron@pensacolastate.edu

Santa Rosa Virtual

Jennifer Hill Faron
jhillfaron@pensacolastate.edu

Success Academy

Tate High School

Trinitas Christian School

Victory Performing Arts Academy

Jennifer Hill Faron
jhillfaron@pensacolastate.edu

Washington High School

West Florida Baptist Academy

Jennifer Hill Faron
jhillfaron@pensacolastate.edu

West Florida Technical High School

County District Contact Information

Escambia County Charter Schools

Escambia County Home School

Santa Rosa County Home School & Charter School

Student Resource Center for ADA Services

Student Resource Center for ADA Services
ADA-Services@pensacolastate.edu

PSC Administrators and Important Offices

Dean, Baccalaureate Studies and Academic Support

Dr. Kirk Bradley
kbradley@pensacolastate.edu

Associate Vice President, Student Affairs

Dr. Jon Stephenson
jstephenson@pensacolastate.edu

Dual Enrollment Coordinator

Dual Enrollment Documents & Forms

Public High School

Home School

Private High School