Students and Parents
What is Dual Enrollment?
Dual Enrollment allows you take college-level classes with College of the Desert at your high school, earning both high school and college credits at the same time.
Why Should You Enroll?
- Get Ahead: Finish college courses early, saving time and money.
- Free College Credits: Many courses are free, saving you on future tuition costs.
- Be Prepared: Get a taste of college life and coursework to ease your transition after high school.
- More Choices: Access classes and subjects not available at your high school.
- Explore Careers: Try different fields of study to help decide your future career path.
Things to Consider:
- More Work: College classes can be challenging and require good time-management skills.
- Increased Workload: College courses may be more rigorous and demanding, requiring strong time-management skills.
- Impact on High School Experience: Balancing college and high school responsibilities may affect participation in high school activities.
- Academic Performance: Poor performance in dual enrollment courses can affect both high school and college transcripts.
- Busy Schedule: Balancing college and high school activities can be tough.
- Grades Matter: Your performance affects both high school and college transcripts.
