What is Dual Credit?
- A dual credit course is a college course taken by a high school student for which the student earns both college and high school credit at the same time.
How do I login to my online classes?
- Once you are registered for an online course, you can use the Online Checklist - http://aa.utpb.edu/reach/online/online-checklist/ to insure that you follow to appropriate steps to access your online courses and get started!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) Links
- How do I get started?
- How much does a dual credit course cost?
- What do the text books cost?
- What about parking?
- Why do I need a UTPB E-mail Account?
- Why do I need to login to Campus Connect?
- How do I login to Campus Connect?
- How do I take an online class?
- How do I drop or withdraw from a dual credit course at UTPB?
- Who do I contact if I have further questions?
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How do I get started? UTPB Academy Application(.pdf)
Fill out the UTPB Academy Application and Residency Form
- Get the application signed by your High School Counselor or Principal and your parent/guardian.
- Turn in your application, PSAT or TAKS scores, and Official High School Transcript to the Counselor
- (If you need assistance with any of this information, please ask your counselor).
- UTPB will register you for the approved classes as listed on the UTPB Academy Application.
- Complete the application and register for classes by the deadline:
- Last day to add a dual credit course - January 25th. (Classes start January 17th)
- Once you have been admitted and registered for your approved classes, you will be contacted by UTPB by E-mail and/or letter to receive your UTPB E-mail account information and student ID.
- Your University ID (UID) or student ID is used to create your e-mail account.
What do the text books costs (Online and On-campus)?
- Dual credit students are responsible for obtaining the required textbooks for the courses taken. Since some schools provide textbooks for their students, you should check with your high school counselor to determine the policy for your individual school. All required textbooks are available from the UTPB book store located on the UTPB campus. www.utpb.bkstr.com or www.CafeScribe.com.
- The UTPB Bookstore has a rental program for many textbooks. Please check the website for more details about renting textbooks.
Why do I need a UTPB E-mail Account?
- Once you are enrolled, UTPB will send all communication to this account regarding your billing, financial aid notifications, future class registrations and important dates (add/drop dates...).
- The PRIMARY COMMUNICATION will be through your E-MAIL Account
Why do I need to login in to Campus Connect?
- Once registered, you can look-up your schedule in Campus Connect
- Use Campus connect for your academic and accounting information
How do I login to Campus Connect?
- Use your UT ID and your PIN Number (provided in the dual credit acceptance letter)
How do I take an ONLINE course?
- Once you are registered for an online course, you can use the Online Checklist - http://aa.utpb.edu/reach/online/online-checklist/ to insure that you follow to appropriate steps to access your online courses and get started!
How much does a dual credit course cost?
- For Spring 2012, each 3 credit course (online or face-to-face courses) will be $200.00 per course.
- For Spring 2012, students who have a documented need by qualifying for free or reduced-fee lunch will qualify for a reduced rate. Each course will be offered for $150.00 per course rather than $200.00 per course
If it’s a TxVSN Dual Credit course there is:
NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TxVSN RECEIVING DISTRICTS AND PROVIDERS FOR 2011-2013.
SAMPLE LETTER - TEA’s “To the Administrator Addressed Letter” dated 10-21-2010
TxVSN Virtual Learning Scholarship
- The TxVSN Virtual Learning Scholarships Guidelines and Priority 1 & 2 Lists
- TxVSN Receiving District Application For TxVSN Virtual Learning Scholarships FALL 2011-SPRING 2012
If the courses are not TxVSN eligible, but offered as Dual Credit still go through the following process. Why? Because the TEA grant only pays for 25 students per semester, per district. If you have more than 25 students, the following information still applies to all.
- Be sure to check with your H.S. Counselor to verify if the course you have selected is an approved course for dual credit.
- For a complete listing of all courses available for a specific term, please click here: http://www.utpb.edu/academic-programs/course-schedules/.
- See Dual Credit Online (TxVSN) Courses for Spring 2012 with estimated cost. Be sure to contact your high school counselor to confirm that the courses you select are approved for dual credit at your school.
- ATTENTION TxVSN Participants! The following courses are now available:
TxVSN and approved by TEA for Dual Credit
Non-TxVSN but approved by TEA for Dual Credit
- ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation
- ENGL 1301 - Composition I
- ENGL 1302 - English Composition II
- ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800
- ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865
- HIST 1301 - United States History to 1877
- HIST 1302 - US History since 1877
- MUSI 2310 - Jazz Pop Rock
- PSYC 1301 - Intro to Psychology
- SOCI 1301 - Intro to Sociology
How do I drop or withdraw from a dual credit course at UTPB?
Students who need to drop a dual credit course, would need to complete the Dual Credit Drop Form. Follow the instructions step by step to insure that you are dropped from the course in a timely manner.
Further Questions?
Contact the Office of Admissions by phone at 432-552-2605 or by e-mail at admissions@utpb.edu.
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