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Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment

Why dual enrollment through Seminole? Because your future can start now.

Dual enrollment and early admissions allow students to begin college coursework while still in high school, but eligibility and expectations matter. Only courses taken through Seminole State College or University of Central Florida are covered under Dual Enrollment/Early Admissions agreements for tuition and instructional materials reimbursement through SCPS. Programs such as talent identification courses, summer programs, camps, or classes taken outside these institutions are not included.

Students must meet all Seminole County Public Schools graduation requirements, including an overall unweighted 2.0 GPA for high school graduation. All dual enrollment and early admissions courses become part of the official college transcript and are included in college GPA calculations. Withdrawal from any college credit course requires written approval from school administration and may impact both financial aid eligibility and graduation status if proper notification is not provided.

Multiple pathways are available based on student readiness and goals:

Academic Dual Enrollment (Part-Time):
Students must be enrolled in at least one high school credit course per term (excluding summer), maintain a 3.0 unweighted GPA, meet college entrance requirements, and have principal approval. Students may take up to three college courses per term and must maintain a minimum 2.0 college GPA to remain eligible.

Career Dual Enrollment (Part-Time):
Students must have completed 10th grade, be enrolled in at least four high school credit courses per term (excluding summer), and hold a minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA. Students must meet college-ready test scores, entrance requirements, and principal approval for postsecondary career and technical coursework.

Early College Admission (Full-Time):
Eligible seniors may attend college full-time after completing 11th grade with sufficient credits, maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA, and meeting SAT, ACT, or PERT requirements. Students must receive approval from school administration and a parent/guardian, satisfy college prerequisites, and provide a college course schedule. Students in this pathway do not take high school campus courses. Students participating in early admission at University of Central Florida may also be ineligible for incoming freshman merit scholarships.

At Seminole, these programs are designed to expand opportunity while ensuring students are prepared, supported, and on track for both high school graduation and long-term college success.

SCPS Dual Enrollment

Congratulations on taking steps to become a dual enrollment or early admissions student!

Your school counselor can help you to determine eligibility, discuss course options, and complete an application. Visit the Seminole State College (SSC) or University of Central Florida (UCF) Dual Enrollment/Early Admissions page for information and other helpful resources.

Dual enrollment course offerings are limited to approved courses at SSC and UCF. Students must receive prior approval from their principal or principal designee to enroll.

Important Dates:

SSC Application Deadlines:

Please visit the SSC Academic Calendar and select the term (fall, spring, summer) to view deadlines.

UCF Application Deadlines:

  • Summer - March 1st

  • Fall - May 1st

  • Spring- November 1st

Please visit the UCF Dual Enrollment Admissions page to view deadlines and enrollment information. 

Things to Consider

Courses not taken at SSC or UCF are not covered by the Dual Enrollment/Early Admissions Agreements and therefore are not eligible for tuition and instructional materials reimbursement by SCPS. This includes talent identification programs, college summer programs, summer camps, and courses at schools other than SSC or UCF.

Students must complete all requirements for graduation from a Seminole County Public High School before a diploma will be granted. An overall un-weighted 2.0 GPA is required for high school graduation.

Courses taken through dual enrollment or early admissions are a part of the official college/university transcript as well as the calculation of the college/university grade point average.

Students may not withdraw from any college credit course without written permission of the high school principal or designee. Withdrawing from courses may impact financial aid status for college. Failure to notify the high school may jeopardize high school graduation.

 

Program Requirements

Academic Dual Enrollment (Part-time)

  • Students must be enrolled in at least one (1) high school credit course during each term, excluding summer. Additionally, courses taken must apply directly towards the student's general requirements for high school graduation.

  • Students must have a cumulative unweighted high school grade point average of 3.0 or better and the approval of their high school principal.

  • Students must meet the same entrance requirements as students desiring to enroll in the same courses on the college campus and have the approval of the high school principal. View qualifying test scores.

  • SCPS dual enrollment students may take no more than three courses per term.

  • Students must maintain a minimum of a 2.0 college GPA to continue enrollment.

 

UCF Campus

 

Career Dual Enrollment (Part-time)

  • Students must have completed the 10th grade and be enrolled in at least four (4) high school credit courses during each term, excluding summer.

  • Students must have a cumulative unweighted high school grade point average of 2.5 or better to enroll in a postsecondary vocational course.

  • Students must meet the same entrance requirements as students desiring to enroll in the same courses on the college campus, have earned a college-ready score, and have the approval of the high school principal.

Early College Admission (Full-time)

Students may enter college full-time during their senior year if the following criteria are met:

  • The student must successfully complete the 11th grade with enough credits to be classified as a senior. 

  • Achieve a minimum cumulative un-weighted GPA of 3.0.

  • Receive written approval from the high school principal or designee, and parent or guardian.

  • Provide official qualifying scores (SAT, ACT, or PERT).

  • Satisfy any course prerequisites indicated in the current College catalog.

  • Supply college course schedule to the high school principal or designee.

  • Students who choose the early college admission option may not take any courses on their high school campus. 

Please note: Students participating in the early admissions program at UCF may not be eligible for merit scholarships as an incoming freshman at UCF.

Steps to Apply

SSC Dual Enrollment and Early College:

UCF Dual Enrollment and Early Admission: