Sharyland High School
Information on College Opportunities
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Steps to Register for the TSI: Students who need the TSI for Dual Credit classes are advised to contact STC or UTRGV to test this summer.
Typical Timeline of Events for Dual Enrollment Process:
Begin Pre-Registration Process via Classroom Presentations
January-May
Students can sign up in the go-center to take the TSI test
April
Apply Texas Drive
Parent/Student Orientation
June
Review Testing Results to Determine Eligibility for Dual Enrollment courses
Removal of Students that did not meet Dual Enrollment Testing Requirements
August
Advisement/Registration for STC dual credit classes
Fall 2021 STC Important Dates
June 18, 2021
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Apply Texas application to STC must be submitted.
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August 23, 2021 |
STC classes begin |
September 8, 2021 |
Census Day(last day to drop a class w/o receiving a W on your transcript. |
November 12, 2021 |
Last day to withdraw from a class. |
December 6-12
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Finals |
December 13, 2021 |
Grades Due |
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What to Consider as a Dual Enrollment Student
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Level of maturity, responsibility, and independence
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Instructor will solely communicate class progress with students
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Parents may communicate solely with high school dual enrollment instructors
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Student must communicate with instructor when absent due to illness and/or extra-curricular activities
Dual Enrollment Grades
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Grades will be posted directly to college transcript and will affect college GPA
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Grades will also be posted on the high school transcript and will affect high school GPA for core area subjects
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Off-Campus course grades are not calculated in high school GPA
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Failing college grades will lead to ineligibility in extra-curricular activities
Transfer of Credits
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Consult with college advisors on how dual enrollment credits will transfer
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Taking excess credits out of your declared degree plan may result in unnecessary fees and may affect financial aid eligibility
Dual Enrollment Course Fees
Withdrawal Procedures
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Students will still be responsible for course fees if dropping a college course after the 12th class day
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Students will be responsible for filling out the"Drop/Withdrawal Form" by set deadline
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Withdrawals and a low college GPA may affect financial aid, scholarship possibilities, and future employment opportunities
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STC Academy Program Application Process:
Application due by TBA
Dual Enrollment Engineering Academy (DEEA)
Dual EnrollmentComputer Science Academy (DECSA)
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UTPA College Program Application Process
Must complete concurrent enrollment on-line application by TBA
(Sharyland High School deadline)
Review for more information regarding concurrent enrollment eligibility, application process, and testing requirements. Includes information on how to complete your Apply Texas Application. View our Step by Step Guide.
This process must be completed after student has been accepted into the concurrent enrollment program.
After acceptance, the following requirements must be met:
1.) Two letters of recommendation.
2.) Student Interview.
Review the core curriculum courses that are available for students in this program.
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Updated: January 29, 2015