Office of Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment students from the five-county district are involved in the four-week intensive anatomy and physiology course which is our Governor's Summer Program. Pictured from left to right: Brian Andrews (Columbia County), in background, Cara Overstreet (Baker County), Cassandra Register (Baker County), Blake Hart (Baker County), Delaney Walker (Baker County), and Dr. Olga Dreeben, LCCC Coordinator of the PTA Program. 

What is Dual Enrollment ?

Dual Enrollment is an accelerated program that allows qualified students to fulfill high school graduation requirements while simultaneously gaining college or vocational credits toward a certificate, diploma or a college degree.

The program is a cooperative effort between Lake City Community College, the school districts of Baker, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, and Union counties, qualified private schools, and home education programs in the five county
school district. The program provides enhanced learning opportunities for qualified high school students through effective use of community college courses and resources.

The Dual Enrollment program is authorized by Florida Statute  240.116, Florida Statute and complies with the State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.0241 Articulation Plans for College Level Instructions for High School Students.

Who is eligible? 

Dual Enrollment is dependent on academic readiness, social maturity, and motivation. Public school students must be recommended by the high school guidance counselor, principal or a designee to participate in Dual Enrollment. As required by Section 1008.30, of Florida Statutes, the College utilizes the State approved college placement testing system as a measure of academic readiness. The test scores may be no more than two years old. The program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who meet the required minimum test score levels and have the required GPA. The pupil must have minimum 3.0 high school unweighted grade point average on the 4.0 scale, and a 2.0 GPA for vocational courses.

Private Schools

Private high school students are eligible for the Dual Enrollment program. Participating schools must be in full compliance with Section 1002.42, and Section of 232.246, Florida Statute. To enroll in the program, the student's requirements are the same as public schools.

Home Education Program:

The student must be officially enrolled in a home education program and in compliance with Section 1002.41, Florida Statutes. The student must be at least 15 years of age and will not be eligible to participate in the Dual Enrollment program after their 19th birthday. The student must submit State approved college entrance test scores and these must be less than two years old from the day of class registration. More details can be found at Lake City Community College Testing Department.

What are the benefits of Dual Enrollment?

Public School Dual Enrollment students will not be assessed an application, matriculation fees, late fees, laboratory fees or textbook costs. Private and home educations schools are only responsible for their text books. Other fees are waived by the college.

Dual enrollment accelerates student's education. The grades earned as a Dual Enrollment student in high school become a part of the student's permanent high school record, as well as the college transcript.

Since Dual Enrollment offers challenging courses to students while still in high school, students need to consider future plans and outcomes earlier in life. Transition from high school to college becomes easier.

However, a student whose College GPA falls below 2.0 is ineligible to continue Dual Enrollment. 

Enrollment Procedure

The student must be classified as a high school sophomore, junior, or senior. The student must be at least 15 years of age. They will no longer be eligible to participate in the Dual Enrollment program after their 19th birthday. The student must have completed entry-level examinations required per Section 1008.30, Florida Statutes.

Meet with the high school guidance counselor or school board designee to establish your eligibility.

Submit a Lake City Community College Dual Enrollment Admission form with all the required signatures and transcripts to the Admission Office.

Must receive a written acceptance from Lake City Community College Admission Office

Must meet with Dual Enrollment Academic Advisor at Lake City Community College and be approved prior to registration.

The above process applies to Private School applicants as defined in Section 1002.01, Florida Statutes.

Home Education students must provide proof of home education as defined by Section 1002.41, Florida Statute.

Courses Available through Dual Enrollment

College courses offered under Dual Enrollment are under the district Articulation Agreement between each school district and Lake City Community College. The credits earned are applied to the standard high school diploma or an Associate of Arts or Vocational Certificate offered at the College. Remedial, physical education courses, private lessons, and some recreational courses are not eligible for Dual Enrollment. School districts prohibit Dual Enrollment students from auditing classes. The Florida department of Education has an approved list of college courses that may be completed through dual enrollment and that shall be accepted by all high schools or colleges and universities towards meeting graduation requirements. These courses may be taken before, during, or after high school, or during the summer. They may be offered at the high school, college, or online.

Disability Support Services 

A student seeking accommodations while at the College will follow procedure established for the College disabled students. Those seeking accommodation will register with the Disabled Student Services office prior to the beginning of classes and will provide current documentation of disability. The documentation must include a diagnosis signed by an appropriate professional.

DUAL ENROLLMENT CONTACT:

Att:  Dual Enrollment
Lake CIty Community College
149 S E College Place
Lake City, FL  32025
Phone:  386-754-4443
Fax:       386-754-4943
e-mail:  williamsl@lakecitycc.edu