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Dual Enrollment

What is Dual Enrollment?

The Dual Enrollment (DE) program at Delgado Community College is designed for students who have the ability to benefit from instruction in either their chosen career path or enrollment in a transferable course at the College in their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school. Upon successful completion, students will receive high school units and transcripted credit from Delgado Community College.

Program Requirements

For acceptance into the Dual Enrollment Program, students must:

  • Have parental and school administration permission.
  • Be in “Good Standing” as defined by the student’s high school.
  • Be a junior or senior; in some instances, sophomores may be eligible.
  • Be eligible for course(s) per ACT score or Delgado placement test scores.
  • Students wishing to take courses that transfer to other colleges (Courses listed on the Articulation Matrix) must meet the Board of Regents Academic Affairs Policy 2.22 Dual Enrollment Requirements (at minimum a 2.5 Grade Point Average and ACT Composite Score of 19 with English Subscore of 18 and Math Subscore of 19) and meet the course(s) of interest's prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements for entry into those courses.
  • Students wishing to take Technical/Work Skills courses (Courses NOT listed on the Articulation Matrix)   must have at minimum a 2.0 Grade Point Average and meet the course(s) of interest's prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements for entry into those courses.

For the 2022 - 2023 Academic School Year

  • Students interested in enrolling in General Education Courses or Courses found of the Master Course Articulation Matrix must meet the Louisiana Board of Regent's 2020-2021 Emergency Interim Policy for Dual Enrollment (at minimum students need a 2.5 GPA and meet the approved scores from the approved standardized tests or a counselor recommendation based on overall student performance and grade trends in the subject) and meet the course of interest's prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements.
  • Students interested in course(s) not found on the Master Course Articulation Matrix must have a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 Scale or utilize the Counselor/Teacher Recommendation Form for Technical/Vocational/Non-Matrix Courses and meet the course of interest’s prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements.

Tuition Costs

  • The cost of Dual Enrollment Tuition is $50 per credit hour in addition to a $25 per credit hour fee for the Delgado Course Complete Book program and any fees or additional course/program charges as applicable.
  • The student, or school, is responsible for any charges that exceed SCA or TOPS Tech funding.
  • Purchase of textbooks and supplies are the responsibility of the student, or school. First Day Books fees will not be waived.

Credit Hours

  • During the Fall Semester students can enroll in a maximum of 18 credit hours.
  • During the Spring Semester students can enroll in a maximum of 18 credit hours.
  • During the Summer Semester students can enroll in a maximum of 9 credit hours.

Benefits/Advantages of Dual Enrollment

  • Enter a college or four-year university with college credit thereby saving time and money.
  • Receive relevant skills training in high demand, high wage professions.
  • Have access to college resources, facilities, and services such as advising, career counseling, and mentoring.

Application Process

Applicants must complete the online application and the printable application before classes can be scheduled. 

TOPS Tech Early Start

To receive TOPS Tech Early Start funding, students must:

  • Be a junior or senior.
  • Have scored a 15 on the ACT PLAN Assessment in English and Math and have a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Be enrolled in a TOPS Tech eligible course.
  • Be in good standing as defined by the school.

Important Deadlines

Session Regular Term
Jan. 9 - May 12
 8-Week Session 1
Jan. 17 - March 14
 12-Week Session
Feb. 13 - May 10
 8-Week Session 2
March 15 - May 10
Registration October 7, 2022 - January 11, 2023 October 7, 2022 - January 11, 2023 February 1 - February 12, 2023 February 1 - March 14, 2023
DE Application Deadline January 11, 2023 January 11, 2023 February 10, 2023 February 10, 2023
Classes Begin January 14, 2023 January 17, 2023 February 13, 2023 March 15, 2023
Last Day to Enroll DE Students January 18, 2023 January 18, 2023 February 15, 2023 March 16, 2023
Last day to Opt-out of Delgado Course Complete Program January 25, 2023 January 20, 2023 February 16, 2023 March 18, 2023
100% Tuition Adjustment January 25, 2023 January 20, 2023 February 16, 2023 March 18, 2023
Census Day January 31, 2023 January 24, 2023 February 24, 2023 March 22, 2023
50% Tuition Adjustment January 31, 2023 January 24, 2023 February 24, 2023 March 22, 2023
Last day to drop courses without a "W" 1/31/2023 by 12:00 p.m. 1/24/2023 by 12:00 p.m. 2/24/2023 by 12:00 p.m. 3/22/2023 by 12:00 p.m.
Last day to drop courses with a “W” 4/4/2023 by 12:00 p.m. 2/23/2023 by 12:00 p.m. 4/4/2023 by 12:00 p.m. 4/12/2023 by 12:00 p.m.
Last day of class May 1, 2023 March 7, 2023 May 1, 2023 May 1, 2023
Final Exams May 2 - May 9, 2023 March 8 - March 13, 2023 May 2 - May 6, 2023 May 2 - May 9, 2023
End of Semester May 11, 2023 March 14, 2023 May 11, 2023 May 11, 2023