Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment Benefits

Taking classes directly with Ivy Tech while you’re in high school has a variety of benefits:

• Helps you make a smooth transition onto a college campus after graduation - whether that’s Ivy Tech or a four-year college or university
• You are better prepared for college-level courses
• Gives you training and a credential to start a career after high school if that’s your path
• Saves you and your parents money by paying Ivy Tech’s affordable tuition before applying those credits to a four-year college or university
• Access to Ivy Tech resources such as the library and tutoring

Expectations for Students & Guardians

• Students must meet the requirements/be accepted into the dual enrollment program.
• Students must be prepared to follow Ivy Tech academic calendar. That is, students must attend classes, submit coursework, and take exams according to the course syllabus regardless of other commitments.
• Transportation is not arranged by Ivy Tech. You are responsible for getting to class each week if your class is in-person.
• Students are expected to arrive on time for class at Ivy Tech.

Option 1: Career-Focused Courses

If you want to start your career right after high school, the courses you take at Ivy Tech in high school can earn you a short-term certificate (known as a certificate) from Ivy Tech in areas such as information technology, welding and construction trades, and healthcare. These certificates can be earned quickly, some in less than a year, while you’re in high school, and all lead to high-wage earning potential. (Note, sometimes these courses are called CTE, or Career Technical Education, courses.)

You can also build on the college credits you earn in high school by enrolling at Ivy Tech right after graduation to build on a short-term certificate to earn a higher credential such as a long-term certificate (known as a technical certificate) or associate degree. You’ll have a big head start on getting the high-wage, high-demand job that you’re looking for.

Many of these career-focused courses are also aligned with Indiana’s Next Level Jobs program, which is a program you can enroll in after you graduate high school that allows you to earn a free credential from Ivy Tech in certain high-demand fields.

Option 2: General Education Courses

Start College as a Sophomore
If you want to pursue a bachelor’s degree, the courses you take at Ivy Tech while you’re in high school can be focused on achieving the Indiana College Core, which fulfills core requirements equivalent to your first year of college. If you complete this 30-credit hour certificate while you’re in high school, you can start as a sophomore at any public (and many private) Indiana four-year institution right after graduation. You literally save a year’s worth of time and tuition!

SHORT-TERM CERTIFICATES

Many of the short-term certificates (known as certificates) you can earn while attending Ivy Tech in high school align with career and technical education (CTE) pathways.

Example certificates you can earn:

• Pre-Nursing Studies - Students pursuing this 18-credit-hour track can graduate with the qualifications to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or apply directly to the Ivy Tech Nursing program right after high school.
• Medical Assisting - Students can pursue one of three 18-credit-hour certificates in the Ivy Tech Medical Assisting program, including Medical Office Administration, Medical Scribe Professional, or Outpatient Insurance Coding.
• Industrial Technology - Ivy Tech offers 4 different 18-credit-hour certificates in this area, including Industrial Coatings and Finishes, Industrial Electrical, Industrial Mechanical, Materials Technology, along with Structural Welding for 21 credit hours.
• Informatics - Be a part of this growing industry by pursuing an Informatics (20 credits) or Salesforce Administrator (22 credits) certificate.
• Business Administration - Ivy Tech offers a variety of short-term certificates related to business, ranging from 9-21 credits each. Highlights include Digital Marketing, Human Resources Management, Business Information Technology, and Insurance.

LONG-TERM CERTIFICATE

• Indiana College Core - Many high school students taking classes at Ivy Tech pursue the Indiana College Core. The core consists of a block of 30 hours of transferable college credit covering six different academic categories that fulfill general education requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The six categories are written communication, speaking and listening, quantitative reasoning, scientific ways of knowing, and social and behavioral ways of knowing. Any student who satisfactorily completes the core can transfer that coursework to another public college or university in Indiana.
  
  We’ve put together a handy checklist (PDF) to help track a student’s progress toward the Indiana College core:
  
  VIEW INDIANA COLLEGE CORE CREDIT CHECKLIST

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CAREER GUIDE

Not sure which career direction to head? We understand that choosing a career pathway can be difficult work. Check out this helpful, easy-to-read career guide (in the format of an online flip book) developed by the Indiana Governor’s Workforce Cabinet. It contains information to help you navigate your way through your career and technical education (CTE) choices and descriptions for 15 different in-demand fields in Indiana.

VIEW CAREER GUIDE

College Readiness

Some courses require students to submit qualifying score(s) before they are deemed “college-ready.” Depending on the course, this college-ready score could be:

• A PSAT 10 score, SAT score, or ACT score
• A cumulative GPA of 2.6 or higher for juniors and seniors
  NOTE: GPA alone will not qualify students for: MATH 135, 136, 137, 201, 211, 212, CHEM 101, PHYS 101, or SDEV 140.

Knowledge Assessment

If you do not have previous college credit, an ACT, SAT or PSAT score, or a cumulative high school GPA that satisfies the assessment requirement, you will need to complete the Knowledge Assessment. The Knowledge Assessment assesses your level in reading, writing, and mathematics. The assessment is free and your score will be accepted up to four years after you take the assessment.

To learn how to access Knowledge Assessment through your student MyIvy account to meet prerequisite requirements for courses, watch this helpful video tutorial. Note that the video mentions the Dual Credit program, but applies to Dual Enrollment as well.

How to Use the Knowledge Assessment Tool

View /Print Knowledge Assessment Instructions (PDF)

Prerequisites

A prerequisite is a requirement that a student must have taken prior to enrolling in a specific course or program. Some courses require students to take prerequisites before they can register for a course. Prerequisites vary by course and some courses do not have prerequisites, so it’s important to work with a high school or Ivy Tech staff member who can assist you.

See the Dual Credit Prerequisite Chart for a complete list of the prerequisite courses and qualifying scores for each dual credit course.

Ivy Tech partners with homeschool families in the community to offer an affordable post-secondary option to supplement homeschool high school curriculum, earn transferable college credit, and even explore career interests. Classes are available in a variety of formats, including in-person, online, and virtual.

Dual enrollment students receive all the benefits of a traditional Ivy Tech student including advising, student support, student life, and academic resources.

Questions?

If you think dual admissions might be right for your homeschooled student, find your local Ivy Tech campus dual enrollment coordinator or call us at 888-489-5463 to learn more.

1. Talk to a Dual Enrollment Coordinator

If you’re a high school student and you think dual enrollment might be right for you, find your local Ivy Tech campus dual enrollment coordinator via the light green box (also sometimes called the K-14 office) for advising. The coordinator will help you understand your options and walk you through the application process.

2. Complete the DualEnroll.com Application

APPLY FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT

Students apply for Dual Enrollment by creating a new student account on the DualEnroll.com website. DualEnroll is a self-registration platform where you will apply and register for your coursework.

See complete instructions for how to apply FOR dual enrollment

Note for current Dual Credit students: If you’re already a Dual Credit high school student, you do not need to apply to Ivy Tech to enroll in paid classes.

3. Look Out for Confirmation Emails & a Letter

Once you complete the DualEnroll application, you will receive a series of emails from DuelEnroll.com confirming your new account and letting you know your application has been processed. One of the emails and a letter will contain your student identification number (also known as your C#) and your Ivy Tech username. 

5. Create a MyIvy Account

MyIvy is Ivy Tech's online student portal. As a Dual Enrollment student, you will use My Ivy to register for classes and access Knowledge Assessment (see step 6), grades, transcripts, and support resources such as the virtual library, Tutoring.com, and more. Read Instructions for First-time MyIvy Users

6. Assess Your College Readiness and Prerequisites Needed

Read more about this above in “Do I Qualify for College Courses?”

7. Register for Classes in MyIvy

You will register for classes in MyIvy.  Work closely with your Dual Enrollment Coordinator to select and register for classes.

Questions?

If you need help, please reach out to your local campus or call us at 888-489-5463.

Already a Dual Enrollment Student?

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What's the Difference Between Dual Enrollment and Dual Credit?

You may be wondering how the Dual Enrollment is different than Dual Credit since they sound so similar. Here are some ways they are similar and some ways they are different: