High School Dual Enrollment

The links below will help you navigate through specific information and instructions.

• Deadlines
• Text Books
• Eligibility Requirements
• Costs/Fees
• Grades/Transcripts
• Apply Here
• Returning Dual Enrollment Students
• Course Selection
• Helpful Tools and Links
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Contact Us

What is Dual Enrollment? Dual Enrollment is a program that allows eligible high school students to earn credit toward high school graduation and future college degree programs. Credits earned through Dual Enrollment will be applied to the student’s high school transcript and FAU transcript.

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2020 - 2021 Dual Enrollment Deadlines

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Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the deadline
cannot be processed.

Please check the Academic Calendar for other important dates and deadlines

 

Important Dates for Fall 2020

• APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE:
  
  • Friday, May 29, 2020 for online application, permission form, and proof of GPA
  • Monday, August 17, 2020 for proof of test scores
  • *Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the deadline cannot be processed.*

• First Day to Register for Classes:
  • Fall 2020 (Aug. - Dec.): Monday, August 17, 2020

• Classes Begin:
  • Fall 2020 (Aug. - Dec.): Saturday, August 22, 2020

• Last Day to Add/Drop Classes:
  • Fall 2020 (Aug. - Dec.): Friday, August 28, 2020

• Deadline to Pay Fees:
  • Fall 2020 (Aug. - Dec.): Monday, August 31, 2020

• Last Day to Withdraw with “W” from a Class:
  • Fall 2020 (Aug. - Dec.): Friday, October 30, 2020

• Semester Ends:
• Fall 2020 (Aug. - Dec.): Friday, December 18, 2020

 

All dates are subject to change. Important dates and deadlines are available on the Academic Calendar .

 

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Eligibility Requirements

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To be eligible to participate in Dual Enrollment at FAU, students must:

1. Be enrolled in a public high school or home education program in Palm Beach or Broward County or a private school with an articulation agreement in Palm Beach or Broward County.
2. Be enrolled in grades 6-12.
3. Receive the approval of their high school Guidance Counselor (or designee).
4. Have a 3.0 unweighted cumulative high school G.P.A.
5. Have at least 4 high school credits. These credits must include at least 1 English course and 1 mathematics course.
6. Take the ACT, SAT, CPT/Accuplacer or P.E.R.T. and achieve all of the minimum scores on any one test (listed below). Tests may not be mixed and matched.

*For information concerning scheduling a test, please visit The FAU Testing and Evaluation website

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Dual Enrollment Student Fees

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Tuition, registration, and lab fees are waived for Dual Enrollment Students. However, there are a few fees associated with taking courses at FAU that all students are responsible for:

• Owl Card – $10.00 one-time student ID card fee; assessed in the student’s first semester of enrollment only.
• Transportation Access – All students are responsible for paying this fee each semester that they enroll , whether or not they park on campus. For current costs please visit: The Controller's Office Tuition Breakdown (In the yellow box below the tuition total)
• Additional fees that may be incurred by the student – library fines, parking tickets, owl card replacements, late registration or payments fees, etc.

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Course Selection

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Dual Enrollment students may take a maximum of eight credit hours each semester.

Students may not register for:

1. Courses that are less than three credits without a corresponding lab
2. Courses graded pass/fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory
3. Directed independent study courses
4. Study abroad courses
5. Graduate level courses
6. Courses for which prerequisites have not been met
   
   • *FAU does not record test scores or transcripts for Dual Enrollment students. If a prerequisite has been satisfied by either exam credit (AP) or transfer credit (other dual enrollment) the student must request overrides directly from the individual department of the course.

There are only three College of Business courses that Dual Enrollment students are permitted to take:

1. ECO 2013 – Macroeconomics
2. ECO 2023 – Microeconomics
3. GEB 2011 – Introduction to Business

You will need to satisfy any prerequisites, co-requisites, pretests, proficiency exams, and/or permissions from the instructor/department before registering for classes.

Students who are planning on taking a math class must take the ALEKS placement test and achieve the minimum scores. For more information, please contact the FAU Testing Center .

Course selections must be approved by the student’s high school counselor. Be sure to select some alternative courses in case a first choice is not available.

Students who register for a class not listed on their permission form may be dropped without notice.

Students who withdraw from a course after the drop and add deadline will no longer be eligible to participate in Dual Enrollment.

Resources to assist students in course selection:

FAU Course Schedules Searchable Schedule - To search by course, keywords and departments Curriculum sheets by major Florida Department of Education High School Subject Area Equivalency List

 

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Textbooks, Book Vouchers and Bookstores

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All students: Please make sure your course selections are final before purchasing books.

Palm Beach County Public School Students:
Obtain a book voucher from your High School Guidance Counselor. Students should take their completed form (signed by the High School, Student, and Parent) and a copy of their course schedule to Booksmart.

•  “I-clickers” and electronic codes may not be covered by the book vouchers.
• Book vouchers may not be offered in the Summer term.

Broward County Public School Students:
Print the Broward County Dual Enrollment/Early Admission Authorization Form. Students should take their completed form (signed by the High School, Student, and Parent) and a copy of their course schedule to the University Bookstore located on campus in the Breezeway next to Starbucks.

•  “I-clickers” and electronic codes may not be covered by the book vouchers.
• Book vouchers may not be offered in the Summer term.

Non-Public, Private, Charter, or Home Education Students:
Students are responsible for purchasing their own instructional materials.

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Grades/Transcripts

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Grades earned through Dual Enrollment will be applied to the student’s high school transcript and FAU transcript.

Grades will be sent automatically to each High School at the end of the term. If a student is required to produce official transcripts for college applications, admissions, or any other purpose, they must order them online through MyFAU .
*Note that there is a fee of $10 per copy.

Once in FAU Self-Service:

Select: "Student Services" Select: "Student Records" Select: "Order Official Transcript" Follow the instructions on the individual pages.
All grades, including “W” for withdrawal, become a part of the student’s permanent college transcript and may affect subsequent postsecondary admission. Students earning a low grade or “W” in a Dual Enrollment course may find difficulty in meeting future college admissions requirements and the qualifications for financial aid/scholarships.

 

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Returning Dual Enrollment Students

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To continue taking Dual Enrollment classes, students must:

1. Earn a C (2.0) or better in each FAU class.
2. Maintain a 3.0 unweighted High School GPA.
3. Submit proof of current GPA.
4. Submit Permission Form (Complete one of the following)

Palm Beach County Public School Students
Broward County Public School Students
Non-Public, Private, and Home Education Students

These documents must be received by the deadline date each semester in order to continue in Dual Enrollment. Returning students’ paperwork which is incomplete or submitted after the deadline cannot be processed.

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Apply for FAU Dual Enrollment

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Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the deadline cannot be processed.

1. High School Dual Enrollment Application
2. Permission Form (Complete one of the following)
   Palm Beach County Public School Students  
   Broward County Public School Students  
   Non-Public, Private, and Home Education Students
3. Proof of current high school GPA
4. Proof of test scores

  Please note that all correspondence from FAU Dual Enrollment is via email.

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Helpful Tools and Links

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• FAU Course Schedules
  • Searchable Schedule   - To search by course, keywords and departments
    
• FAU Student Handbook
• University Catalog

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Frequently Asked Questions

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• About the Application Process:
  • How can I submit my application paperwork?

    You can apply by completing the online dual enrollment application. Then, you can submit the additional documents by scanning and emailing them to hsdual@fau.edu. All application paperwork for new and returning students must be received by the deadline date each semester in order to participate in Dual Enrollment. Late or incomplete applications cannot be processed.

  • I want to take a math class for Dual Enrollment. When do I need to take the ALEKS placement test?

    All students with no prior college-level mathematics coursework – that is, coursework appearing on the student’s FAU academic record as equivalent to FAU mathematics courses – must take the Assessment. Once you submit your Dual Enrollment application, you will receive an email with information about obtaining your Z number (student ID number) and how to log into MyFAU. The ALEKS PPL Assessment must be taken within one year of the start of the semester in which you plan to take a mathematics course. You must take the proctored ALEKS PPL Assessment well before the start of registration for the semester. Students may also take the Assessment remotely with a webcam using HonorLock. Students unable to test at FAU or remotely using Honorlock should contact FAU's Office of Testing and Evaluation at fautesting@fau.edu. You can also visit the ALEKS webpage for more information: http://www.fau.edu/ugstudies/aleks-ppl/login.php.

  • Do I have to check my FAU email address?

    YES! All communication from FAU will be sent to your FAU email address. You can set your FAU email address to be forwarded to another email account if you wish.

  • Can I add more course options once I have submitted my permission form?

    Yes, you can submit additional signed permission forms up until the last day of the drop/add period.

• About Course Registration:
  • Where can I see what courses are available (course schedule)?

    You can use this link to access the Searchable Schedule: www.fau.edu/registrar/courses/index.php

  • How do I register for courses?

    Dual Enrollment students register online through MyFAU. Once you submit your Dual Enrollment application, you will receive an email with information about how to log into MyFAU and how to register for courses. Please note the last day to add or drop a class for the term – you will want to make sure any changes to your schedule are completed by that day to avoid late registration fees.

  • How do I check for holds on my account?
    1. Login to your MyFAU Account
    2. Select FAU Self Service
    3. Select Student Services
    4. Select Student Records
    5. Select View Holds

    
    

    The system will tell you if you have any holds and what office to contact if you have questions about a hold.

  • How do I pay my fees?
    • Log into MyFAU.
    • Click FAU Self-Service.
    • Click Student Services.
    • Click Student Account.
    • Click Pay Your Bill or Review Your Statement.

    Tuition, registration, and lab fees are waived for Dual Enrollment students. However, all Dual Enrollment students are responsible for the one-time Owl Card fee and the Transportation Access fee each semester that they enroll. Additional fees that may be incurred by the student include library fines, parking tickets, owl card replacements, late registration or payments fees, etc. Please note the last day to pay fees for the term – you will want to make sure you have paid your fees by that day to avoid late payment fees.

  • What do I do if the course I want is full?

    Keep trying! Especially during the drop/add period. If there is a waitlist option for the course, you can put yourself on the waitlist and you will be sent an email to your FAU email address if a seat becomes available for you to register for. (More information about the waitlist option is available here: http://www.fau.edu/registrar/registration/index.php ) You may also wish to speak to your guidance counselor about adding some back-up course options. You can submit additional signed permission forms (via email, fax, or in person) until the last day of drop/add if you wish to add more course options.

  • I’m getting an error message when I try to register for a course. What does it mean?

    A list of common registration issues and solutions can be found here: http://www.fau.edu/registrar/registration/issues.php

  • How can I view/print my course schedule?
    1. Log in to MyFAU
    2. Click FAU Self Service
    3. Click Student Services
    4. Click Banner XE Registration - Add or Drop Classes
    5. Click View Registration Information
• Other FAU Dual Enrollment Opportunities:
  • Where can I find information about the Engineering Scholars Program?

    Information is available here: www.dessa.fau.edu/esp.php

  • Where can I find information about the Pine Jog Fellowship?

    Information is available here: www.pinejog.fau.edu/collegestudents/UFCESLDualEnrollment.aspx

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  Contact Us

  Contact the Dual Enrollment Office  
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  Coordinator: Sarah Bonner
  777 Glades Road
  Boca Raton, FL 33431
  Phone: 561-297-2009
  Fax: 561-297-2756
  Email:  hsdual@fau.edu