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UTPB Academy - Dual Credit

  1.  What are Dual Credit courses?
    Dual credit is a process through which a student may earn high school credit and college credit for one course.
  2. $500 SPUR Scholarship:
    UTPB offers a $500 SPUR Scholarship each semester to UTPB dual credit students that successfully complete a course with a 70 or better.
  3. When to Use the SPUR Scholarship:
    Once a student is formally admitted to UTPB following graduation from high school, the SPUR Scholarship can be applied as a credit to the account (i.e. used for UTPB courses, textbooks or fees).
  4. Course cost:
    All UTPB Dual Credit courses are $200 for each 3 hour course.
  5. Scholarship availability:
    Students who are economically disadvantaged will receive an additional $50 discount. The Administrator or Counselor provides documentation for discount.
     
  
  1.  UTPB courses:
    Students have the option of a traditional classroom setting or online course with UTPB.
  2. Online Dual Credit courses:
    Online courses allow students to work at their own pace and enroll in courses not offered at their high school campuses.
  3. Required textbooks:
    Students are responsible for obtaining their own textbooks. UTPB bookstore has all required textbooks available. They are also available at www.utpb.bkst.com or digital books at www.CafeScribe.com
  4. Student resources:
    UTPB offers a wide array of support services to students through the Student Success Center at 432-552-3350 or PASS office at 432-552-2632.
  5. Dual Credit Offers:
    The Dual Credit Program at UTPB provides the opportunity to earn higher education credit and graduate high school with up to 60 hours transferable to any higher education institution.

 Requirements for Admission to Dual Enrollment

To enroll in dual enrollment courses at UT Permian Basin, students must:

  • Be following the Texas Recommended or Distinguished Program;
  • Be in the 1st or 2nd quarter of their high school graduating class. In addition, students in the 2nd quarter of their graduating class must have one of the following minimum standardized test scores—SAT (CR+M) of 900 or higher; ACT of 19 or higher; or PSAT of 90 or higher; and
  • Demonstrate college readiness by meeting the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) exemption or exam minimum score requirement in all three TSI areas—Mathematics, Reading, and Writing.

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, SAT, ACT, PSAT, PLAN and/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
    • 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.
       

ATTENTION TxVSN Participants! The following courses are now available for TXVSN for Summer I and Whole Summer 2013. As a reminder, All of UTPB’s TxVSN courses have been aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.

Courses Available For Summer 2013

(Summer courses begin 6/3/13.  Courses with a * after the name indicate accelerated courses and the dates they will run are specified afterward.)

(All courses are approved by the TEA for Dual Credit.  TxVSN courses are represented with bold and italic text.)  

Whole Summer

  • ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation
  • HIST 1301 - US to 1877
  • HIST 1302 - US Since 1877
  • MUSIC 2310 - Music Appreciation
  • PSYC 1301 - Intro Psychology 
  

 Courses Available For Fall 2013

(All courses are approved by the TEA for Dual Credit.  TxVSN courses are represented with bold and italic text.)  

Fall Semester Courses

  • ARTS 1301- Art Appreciation
  • COMM 1315- Intro to Public Speaking
  • ENGL 1301 -Composition I
  • ENGL 1302 - Composition II
  • ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800
  • ENGL 2327- American Literature to 1865
  • HIST 1301 - US to 1877
  • HIST 1302 - US Since 1877
  • MATH 1332 - Contemporary Math I
  • MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus
  • MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation
  • MUSI 2310 - Jazz Pop Rock
  • PLSC 2305 - American National Politics
  • PSYC 1301- Intro to Psychology
  • SOCI 1301 - Intro to Sociology

Accelerated Fall Courses (9/03-10/25)

  • COMM 1315 - Intro to Public Speaking
  • ENGL 2323 - British Literature Since 1800
  • HIST 1301 - US to 1877
  • PLSC 2305 - American National Politics
  • PSYC 1301 - Intro to Psychology
  • SOCI 1301 - Intro to Sociology

Accelerated Fall Courses (10/28-12/20)

  • COMM 1315 - Intro to Public Speaking
  • MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation
  • PSYC 1301 - Intro to Psychology
  • SOCI 1301 - Intro to Sociology

How do I login to my online classes?

  • Go into Course Login.
  • You will need to enter your Username and Password in the Login Here Box.  The example on how to access your username and password example is below.  Please remember your information to access the online class.

    Student UTPB Bb Username:
    lastname_first initial and last 3 digits of UID (University ID).

    PASSWORD:
    first name MMDDYYYY or UTPB email password (MMDDYYYY is birthdate)

    Student Example:
    Sally Searching     UID: 889-76-1234, birthdate: 07/13/1970
    Username is: searching_s234
    Password is: sally07131970 or UTPB email password, if reset.

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 (www.utpb.bkstr.com) for more details about renting textbooks.

How do I login to Campus Connect?

  • Login to Campus Connect to change email address, view transcript, view schedule and bookstore.
  • Use your UTPB ID and your PIN Number (provided in the dual credit acceptance letter).
  • You may also contact Registrar's Office for your PIN number.

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.

For more information contact: