Tuscaloosa, Alabama – Shelton State Community College’s application period for students interested in dual enrollment for spring is now open. The open application period will continue through November 13, 2020.
Eligible students are those in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grades with parental and high school counselor approval. Registration for academic courses requires students to currently have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 80 on a 100 point scale. Registration for career technical courses requires a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or 75 on a 100 point scale. Classes may be taken at the students’ respective high school(s), Shelton State’s Martin or Fredd Campuses, or online.
“Dual enrollment is a terrific opportunity on a variety of levels,” stated Beverly Foster, the College’s new Director of Dual Enrollment. “Students in dual enrollment not only get a jump start on the college experience, but they do so while saving both time and money. It is a tremendous win-win.”
Scholarship opportunities are available for students interested in career technical areas of study.
Virtual Parent Information Sessions and Virtual Application Workshops are being held throughout the application period. To register for one or both or to simply learn more about dual enrollment, visit sheltonstate.edu/dual.