Dual Credit
Thinking about earning college credit while you’re still in high school? You’ve come to the right place.
Texas Woman’s University partners with high schools across Texas to offer dual credit courses that count for both high school and college, so you can save time and money and jump on your college goals.
Whether you’re a student ready to take on a new challenge, a parent looking for options, or an educator helping guide the way, we’re here to make the dual credit experience smooth and successful. Let’s get started!
What is dual credit?
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) defines dual credit as a system under which an eligible high school student enrolls in college course(s) and receives credit for the course(s) from both the college and high school. (Texas Administrative Code RULE §4.85)
Dual Enrollment (dual credit) allows high school students enrolled in a TWU partner district/school to be awarded both high school and college credit for courses offered by TWU applicable toward a TWU degree. Dual Credit requirements are outlined in the Texas Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 4, Subchapter D, Dual Credit Partnerships Between Secondary Schools and Texas Public Colleges, § 4.84.
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