Dual Enrollment

What is Dual Enrollment?

Dual Enrollment allows eligible junior and senior students to earn college and high school credit at the same time.

Students who are accepted by one of our partner colleges or universities enroll in a college-level course. Upon successful completion, the student earns:

College credit from the postsecondary institution
High school credit toward graduation at Spring Grove Area School District

Example:
A student who successfully completes a freshman-level college English course earns 1.0 high school English credit.

Partner Colleges & Universities

Each college or university we partner with has its own admission and enrollment process. Requirements, deadlines, and course availability may vary.

Important reminders:

Students and families should review each institution’s requirements carefully.
We strongly recommend that students speak directly with colleges they may attend after high school to understand transfer policies for Dual Enrollment credits.

Please note: Students and families are responsible for all costs, including tuition, textbooks, and any required materials.

High School Credit & GPA Information

All approved Dual Enrollment courses appear on the high school transcript.
One college course is equivalent to one high school credit.
Courses are included in the high school GPA when:
- They replace a required graduation course, or
- They represent the next level of progression in Math, English, Science, or Social Studies.

Weighting:

Dual Enrollment courses carry a 1.15 weighted GPA, the same as AP courses.
Physical Education courses are weighted the same as traditional high school PE courses.

Steps to Participate in Dual Enrollment

If you plan to take a Dual Enrollment class, please complete the following steps:

Review the available Dual Enrollment opportunities listed below
Research colleges and course offerings
Apply through the college’s online Dual Enrollment application
- Each institution has its own process—follow the instructions on their website
Work with your school counselor to submit the required documentation
Review all communications sent by the college or university
Complete the entire Dual Enrollment process (apply, register, etc.) before meeting with your counselor to adjust your Spring Grove schedule
Register for the course through the college system and pay all associated fees

Transcripts & Final Grades

Students must ensure their college sends an unofficial transcript showing the final course grade to their school counselor.
The letter grade listed on the college transcript is the grade that will be recorded on the Spring Grove transcript.
Numeric grades submitted by a professor will not be accepted.

Transfer Credit Information

Use PA College Transfer to explore how Dual Enrollment credits may transfer between participating institutions and how colleges award credit for prior coursework and exams.

Dual Enrollment Partner Institutions

1. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Up to 12 credits per semester through the Early College Program
Courses available on campus, online, or through approved school districts

2. Earlbeck Gases & Technologies

Welder Certification Testing Available

3. Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)

Apply online as early as possible
Upload high school transcripts with your application. If unable to upload, email transcripts to: admissionsrecords@hacc.edu. The Counseling Office can assist with transcript submission.
Request your HACC transcript

4. Millersville University

Courses are primarily on campus, with occasional online options
Students are expected to meet full college-level academic and responsibility standards.

5. Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D)