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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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?

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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

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.

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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