What is Dual Enrollment?
Dual Enrollment programs at CVCC are for high school and home school students at the junior and senior levels.
For more information visit the Virginia Community Colleges High School Dual Enrollment page.
Admissions Requirements
Admissions and eligibility will vary by program. Dual enrollment is restricted to high school juniors and seniors and home school* students studying at the high school junior or senior levels. Documentation of parental permission is required for all dual enrollment students. Admitting freshmen and sophomores is considered exceptional, the college-ready status of each prospective freshman and sophomore student will be treated on a case-by-case basis. Formal approval by the college president is required for admitting freshmen or sophomores. All students admitted under this section must demonstrate readiness for college by meeting the criteria below. Students enrolling in a dual enrollment course must meet all course prerequisites. Colleges shall not enroll public or private high school students or homeschooled students in developmental courses.
Eligibility Requirements
High school students who meet each of the following criteria may register for college-level credit courses as follows:
- Application for Admission
- Permission from the high school and parent
- Demonstrated readiness for college-level courses by meeting one of the criteria for the desired course type. Some courses and programs may have additional pre or corequisite requirements.
Enrollment Options
- Early College
- Traditional Dual Enrollment
- Career Technical Education (CTE Academy)
- On-campus Dual Enrollment
- STEM Academy-XLR8
* Home school students must also provide a copy of a home school agreement approved by the school district or a letter from the local school board or a copy of the letter filed by the parent or legal guardian declaring home school for religious purposes.