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Due to unforeseen circumstances, all members of the Pima Community College (PCC) Governing Board will be attending the Board's March 8, 2023, Regular Meeting remotely. At the discretion of the Board Chair, PCC administrators and others making scheduled presentations to the Board may also be appearing remotely. Tonight's meeting will otherwise be conducted in a hybrid format as previously noticed, and members of the public may still attend in person at PCC's District Office, room C-105. During the "Public Comment-Call to the Audience" portion of tonight's meeting, public comments may still be made either remotely or in person. PCC staff will be on-site in room C-105 to assist members of the public attending in person who wish to address comments to the Board.
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Dual Enrollment

Are you interested in earning college credit while still in high school? Through the Dual Enrollment program, eligible high school students can receive college credit for high school courses.

Dual enrollment courses are free and offered at your high school or joint technical education district (JTED) campus through a partnership with Pima Community College.

Benefits of Dual Enrollment

By taking a Pima dual enrollment course in high school, you can:

  • Earn college credit that you can put towards a college certificate or degree while you're still in high school
  • Take on fewer expenses and less college debt
  • Learn how to prepare for college
  • Improve your GPA while earning college credit
  • Gain confidence and motivation for college
  • Get ready to enter a competitive job market

Eligibility

To take a dual enrollment course, you must be in good academic standing based on your high school requirements .

Once your high school confirms you are enrolled as a full-time student, they can make a recommendation for you to take a dual enrollment course.

Not sure if you're eligible? The counseling staff at your high school can help you explore your interest in dual enrollment courses and/or a college program of study.

Get Started

Interested in dual enrollment but not sure how to get started? Check out the following resources for more information: 

High School Transition Coaches

Recruiters and Transition Coaches build relationships with high schools in Pima and Santa Cruz county and support high school seniors interested in transitioning to Pima Community College. High school seniors and Dual Enrollment students receive help with:

  • Applications and next steps
  • First term course recommendations
  • Connecting with an academic advisor
  • Assistance with any other services related to transitioning to PCC

Email us at pcchsrecruitment@pima.edu to connect with your transition coach. Please include your name and high school in the email.

High School Partners

Students interested in registering for Dual Enrollment courses should contact the College and Career counselor at their High School. Course availability varies per school. Pima College has partnerships with the following schools:

Contact Us

Location

Desert Vista Campus

Fill out our contact form.

Email: pcc-dualenrollment@pima.edu

Phone: 520.206.6076

Follow Us

@pccdualenrollment on Instagram

Handbook

2022-23 Dual Enrollment Handbook

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