DUAL ENROLLMENT

• • • • STEP 3: COMPLETE VIRTUAL DUAL ENROLLMENT ORIENTATION

    • Log into Canvas and accept terms and conditions.

    • Self-Enroll by clicking here (PBSC account needs to be setup to access. See Step 1).

    • Complete required modules and quizzes.

      • • • Save a PDF of your orientation completion certificate (needed for step 5)

• • • • STEP 4: CHOOSE COURSES

        • Discuss with your parents (and your College Map Mentor) which courses you would like to take.

          • Explore Career Pathways

          • Dual Enrollment Approved Courses

          • Dual Enrollment General Education Checklist

        • Review the PBSC Course Catalog to review eligibility for courses. Look for any course prerequisites or co-requisites (such as required labs).

        • Have you taken and passed AP/AICE/IB exams? Then you have college credit! Avoid taking the equivalent college courses.

          • Review the credit by exam equivalents.

          • Credit by Exam scores can also be used to prove prerequisite completion (i.e., AICE English Lang is equivalent to ENC1101, a pre-req for LIT1000).

          • Save a PDF of your score report to submit during Step 5

        • Sign and complete the Dual Enrollment Authorization Form (needed for Step 5)

          • Pro-Tip: List alternative classes on your authorization just in case classes are full.

• • • • STEP 5: SUBMIT THE REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FORM VIA WORKDAY

        • Steps to create student requests via Workday:

          • Login to Workday

          • Click the Menu (top left) and choose "Academics"

          • Under "Requests", choose "Create Request"

          • Request Type: Dual Enrollment Authorization Request Form

          • Complete the questionnaire and upload the required documents

      • Once submitted, the Dual Enrollment Processing Team will review your submission (about a 2-week turnaround time). 

        • Required Documents:

• • • • • • PDF of signed Dual Enrollment Authorization Form (list all requested courses)

            • • Counselor/Designee MUST initial next to each class and sign.

              • Student and Parent Signature Required! Missing initials/signatures will delay processing.

          • PDF of signed Dual Enrollment/Early Admission Student Parent Agreement

          • PDF of high school transcript or grade report (must show GPA)

            • • Usually obtained by your counselor

          • PDF college-ready test scores (within 2 years old)

            • • Obtained either by your counselor, or you can log into your College Board account and download a pdf

          • PDF of applicable AP, AICE and/or IB scores

            • • Only needs to be submitted if showing proof or pre-requisite completion.

          • Early Admission, Seniors only - letter of recommendation from High School Principal/Designee.

• • • • STEP 6: REGISTER FOR CLASS(ES) (Once approved)

    • Students are responsible for registering for their own classes.

    • Consult the Academic Calendar and the first-day dual enrollment students may register

    • Pay attention to course modality, start/end times, and location.

    • Register for classes (only approved courses)

    • Review Course Syllabi

• • • • STEP 7: OBTAIN COURSE MATERIALS/BOOKS

    • Print your schedule. (Follow these directions for how to print your schedule with your name on it)

    • Public School Students (effective 2025-2026 school year and beyond)

      • • • All students will receive their books/course materials from a Palm Beach State College bookstore. Please follow these instructions .

          • Questions? Contact Jessica Bender

• • • • STEP 8: PLAN FOR SUCCESS

        • Before Day 1!

          • Need course accommodation for an IEP/504 plan? Visit the Center for Student Accessibility (CSA) and request an appointment.

            • • Students must self-identify and affirmatively request accommodations.

              • IEP or 504 Plan does not transfer over automatically with their High School.

              • All disability related documentation must be submitted directly to the Center for Student Accessibility (CSA). May take up to 3 weeks for processing and notification.

              • Faculty members are not obligated to accommodate students until they have registered with CSA and have received the student’s Letter of Notification.

          • Need equipment for class (laptop, calculator, etc.)? Check one out at the Library.

          • Obtain your Panthercard (PBSC student ID)

          • Obtain your Free Parking Decal: How to obtain my Parking Decal

        • First Day and Beyond!

          • Attend class and participate on the first day of classes. (If you do not attend, you may/will be dropped from the class)

            • • Students who are dropped for non-attendance and/or non-participation may not be permitted to continue in the program.

          • Be consistent and talk to your professor when you need support.

          • Need help with a class? Get FREE tutoring at the Student Learning Center

          • Other services available - Student Development

          • Check out the Student Activities and other events on campus

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• You must submit a NEW Dual Enrollment Authorization Form for EVERY semester!

• Take dual enrollment seriously!

• This IS a college, you ARE taking college classes and the grades you earn WILL be the start of your college grades

• Students who earn a grade of W, D or F will be disqualified from the program.

• Cost

• • • Tuition and matriculation fees are waived by the State of Florida for all Early Admissions students.  Waivers are processed for the fall and spring semesters.

Contact information:

PBSC Dual Enrollment Coordinator PBSC Dual Enrollment Coordinator

Jacqueline Grant Cathleen Dionne

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

DUAL ENROLLMENT OPTIONS

• DUAL ENROLLMENT - PART-TIME
  Students take one or two college classes per term. 

  • FAU Dual Enrollment website

• DUAL ENROLLMENT - EARLY ADMISSIONS 
  Students engage full-time on the college campus. This is four classes per term (12-14 credits). The student does not take classes at their high school campus but is still allowed to engage with all teams, clubs, and extracurricular activities, including homecoming, prom, pep rallies, GradBash, and graduation.

  • • Applications for the following calendar year are required no later than April 15th annually.

    • Requirements for interested students can be found here (or see below for details)

  • APPLICATION DEADLINES / REGISTRATION / CLASS START DATES 2024-2025:

Eligibility

• • • Enrolled in grades 6-12 in either a Palm Beach or Broward County public high school, home education program or approved private school

    • Receive approval from your high school (via the signed Permission Form)

    • Have at least a 3.0 unweighted cumulative high school GPA

    • Have completed at least 4 high school credits, with 1 credit in English and 1 in math

    • Take the ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, or PERT and achieve all of the minimum scores on any one test (listed below). Scores from different tests cannot be mixed and matched.

      • • SAT - Reading (490), Math (480)

        • ACT - Reading (19), Writing (17), Math (19)

        • CLT - Reading (38), Math (16)

        • PERT - Reading (106), Writing (103), Math (114)

Application process

• • Application and all supporting documents must be received by published deadlines

  • FAU High School Dual Enrollment Handbook (2024-2025)

  • New Student

    • • • Online Registration Form (Non-Degree Application)

        • Permission Form (printable) - Palm Beach County Public School Students

        • Proof of current high school GPA

        • Proof of eligible test scores (within two years of the start of the semester)

        • Non-U.S. Citizens will also need to submit additional documentation (more information can be found here)

  • Returning Student

    • • • Permission Form - Palm Beach County Public School Students

        • Proof of current high school GPA

          • Must have earned a C (2.0) or better in each FAU course

          • Must have maintained a 3.0 unweighted high school GPA

  • Class Registration

    • • • Check the Searchable Course Schedule to find classes, locations, professors, and times available.

        • Note the times of the classes you are selecting and make sure they do not interfere with your current High School schedule.  Allow yourself ample time to travel from your high school campus and arrive in time for your dual enrollment class.

        • Before registering you must resolve any prerequisites and/or permission requirements.

        • FAU Course Selection Tips

        • NOTE: If planning on taking a math class, you must first take the ALEKS placement test and achieve the minimum scores. For more information, contact the FAU Testing Center.

          • • See the minimum scores required for each math class here

DUAL ENROLLMENT (Early Admission) - FAU early admission program website
Students who have completed their high school junior year and want to enroll in college full-time during their senior year of high school.

• • Freshman Early Admissions Profile 

    • • 3.8 or higher GPA (as calculated by the Office of Admissions) after six semesters of high school

      • SAT score of at least 1290; or an ACT score of 27

  • Application process

    • • Apply to FAU by completing the admissions application. 

        • • On the application, when asked your student type, select “Current high school juniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, will begin classes at FAU as a freshman instead of attending senior year of high school.”

      • Pay the non-refundable $30 application fee.

      • Please send all official score reports to Florida Atlantic.

        • • Official test scores must be ordered directly from the College Board (SAT), ACT, or CLT testing agencies. To submit official test scores, visit the following websites:

            • • SAT: FAU code 5229 at collegeboard.org

              • ACT: FAU code 0729 at act.org

              • CLT: cltexam.com 

      • Submit official high school transcript. If you attend a Florida public high school, please send an electronic transcript.

      • Complete the supplemental application.

      • Complete the Residency Affidavit and supply supporting materials as requested. 

        • • Please note that on page 2, you must check “Fall ‘26” for term of application. Additionally, please ensure that your claimant’s documentation is attached to your residency form. If the claimant checked the box for 12 months of consecutive bills as their proof of Florida residency, please attach that documentation. If the claimant entered their vehicle registration number and driver's license numbers, please attach those documents to your residency form. 

      • Provide letters of recommendations from both your high school principal and school counselor attesting to your maturity and readiness to meet the academic and personal challenges posed by early entry into a university.

      • After completing your application, paying your non-refundable application fee, and sending us your official test scores, please email admissions@fau.edu with the subject line: "Early Admissions Application." Include attachments consisting of your completed supplemental application, your completed residency application, and your letters of recommendation. The email must be sent directly from the applicant. Early admissions applications are reviewed in May.

        • • If you are accepted to, and attend FAU as an Early Admissions student, FAU requires your final high school transcript be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions before the end of your first year as an Owl.

          • A First-Time-In-College student must have earned a standard high school diploma (or its equivalent) to be considered for admission to a state university. Students completing a home education program, according to section 1002.41 of the Florida Statutes, must also meet this minimum admission requirement.

      • Your application and all materials must be received by April 15.

  • Cost

    • • Tuition and matriculation fees are waived by the State of Florida for all Early Admissions students.  Waivers are processed for the fall and spring semesters.

      • All dual enrollment students are responsible for the one-time Owl card student ID fee ($10) and the Transportation Access fee (includes parking decal) each semester ($76.90). These fees should be paid online by the end of the first week of classes.  The recurring transportation access fee charge will appear on the student's FAU account each semester.

  • Recommended courses 

    • • Early Admissions students’ priority is to fulfill the high school graduation requirements. Courses may be spread out between the fall and spring semesters.  In addition, students may enroll in courses required to fulfill their general education and major requirements at FAU.  Students are eligible to enroll in most 1000 and 2000-level classes.  All prerequisites and/or co-requisites must be met before requesting to register for classes.  Early Admissions students may only register for classes that are pre-approved by the high school guidance counselor on the Registration/Permission form and by FAU’s Early Admissions advisor.

      • NOTE: Any student who registers for a class that has not been approved by the high school guidance counselor and FAU’s Early Admissions advisor must pay for the course(s) or will be dropped without notice.

      • Please watch visit the FAU Registering For Classes website for assistance registering for courses.

      • Consult with your Early Admissions Advisor. Most FAU first-year students begin their academic career with the General Education Courses. 

      • Early Admissions students must take a minimum of 12 credits and a maximum of 18 credits. 

  • Textbooks

    • • Palm Beach County Public High School students can bring a copy of their course schedule along with their Z number to the University Bookstore.

        • • I-Clickers and electronic codes may not be covered by the book voucher

      • At the end of the term, the books must be returned immediately to the University Bookstore.

  • Searchable Schedule

    • • Search for potential classes on the FAU Searchable Schedule page

Contact information:

FAU HS Dual Enrollment Coordinator
FAU Office of the Registrar - SU-80

Michaela Mack

561-297-2009