Dual Enrollment (College Credit Courses)
The Dual Enrollment program allows high school juniors and seniors who qualify to get a head start on their college careers by enrolling in college-level courses at OCtech during the fall, spring and summer terms. Dual Enrollment students may enroll in university transfer courses offered through the Arts and Sciences program at the College. Students may enroll in only two college-transfer courses per term unless additional coursework is approved by the Dean of Administration.

Under the admissions policies of the South Carolina State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, OCtech shall offer post-secondary education opportunities to secondary school students in its service area under the following provisions:
(1) The student must be a high school junior or be classified as a senior by the secondary school he/she attends;
(2) The student must be granted permission by his/her principal and guidance counselor to attend classes at OCtech;
(3) The student must meet all admission criteria for the course(s) he/she desires to take;
(4) The student will be considered a student of Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College while enrolled in the course(s);
(5) The College will work closely with the student, his/her secondary school, and counselor to obtain the maximum benefit from this experience. The establishment of this opportunity is to minimize geographic, financial and scholastic barriers to post-secondary programs and services offered by OCtech.

For more information, contact Dana Rickards (803) 535-1219 or rickardsd@octech.edu

Q & A for Dual Enrollment Program


What does Dual Enrollment stand for?
Dual Enrollment means College Credit Courses.

What is the Dual Enrollment Program?
Dual Enrollment is an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit and to get a head start on their college career by enrolling in college-level courses while still in high school.

What are the eligibility requirements?
1. You must possess a SAT score of 890 (minimum 460 verbal/430 math) or a composite score of 17 on the ACT or ASSET scores of 45 language skills, 40 reading skills, 42 numerical skills, and 40 Elementary algebra: or COMPASS scores of 79 writing skills, 80 reading skills, 49 math skills, and 42 elementary algebra skills.

2. Applicants must submit permission from the guidance counselor and principal of the high school they are currently attending.

3. Complete an application for admissions to OCtech. Be sure to indicate Dual Enrollment as the choice for curriculum of study on your application.

What is the cost?
Tuition for Dual Enrollment courses is determined on a per credit hour basis. Special tuition rates are available to students at partner high schools in Orangeburg and Calhoun counties. The cost of courses is usually one-third to one-half the cost of the same course at a four-year college or university.

Am I eligible for any financial aid and if so, how do I apply?
Yes, you are eligible for lottery if you take at least six credit hours, which is two classes. You must apply using the FAFSA (Federal Application for Financial Student Aid) to receive lottery tuition assistance.

Are Dual Enrollment classes transferable to another college or university?
Yes, the Dual Enrollment sources are fully-accredited and are transferable to all public and most private colleges and universities in South Carolina. It is best to check with the admissions office of the college you plan to attend to determine its credit transfer policy.

Is there a limit on the number of classes I can take per semester?
Students may enroll in only two transfer courses per semester unless additional work is approved by the Arts and Science group director at OCtech and the high school counselor.

Who should I contact if I have any further questions about the Dual Enrollment Program?
The person you should contact is Dana Rickards. His telephone number is 535-1219.