Dual Credit

What Is Dual Credit?

Through Dual Credit opportunities, students can earn college/university credits from a Post-Secondary institution and high school credits in select programs.  These opportunities are in partnership with Elk Island Public Schools Division, Lakeland College, Portage College, Norquest College, Olds College, and Alberta Education.

Dual credit helps students to:

• get started on a Post-Secondary education while still in high school

• save money on Post-Secondary tuition costs (through the Dual Credit Framework, high school students do not pay post-secondary tuition fees (other than the cost of textbooks)

• potentially earn credits in high school and a Post-Secondary Institution at the same time
• gain experience to succeed academically in a Post-Secondary environment 

Students will be responsible for purchasing all textbooks and required resources materials (ie: robotics kit). These costs are set by the Post-Secondary Institution and indicated in the course descriptions. Information about purchasing the required materials will be provided to students once they have been accepted into the course.

Application Process

Step 1: Is Dual Credit Right for You?
Before applying, it’s important to talk with your parents, school administrators, and a Career Pathways Facilitator to make sure Dual Credit is a good fit. These are college-level courses, so they require commitment and responsibility.

Make sure you:

• Meet the course prerequisites

• Have room in your schedule for the course

• Are ready to fully commit to finishing the course

• Understand that you may need to purchase textbooks or materials (details and costs will be shared if you're accepted)

• Talk with your principal or school counsellor about whether this program is a good fit for you

Step 2: Apply
If you're interested, start by speaking with your school administrator or counsellor. They’ll help set up a meeting with a Career Pathways Facilitator.

At the meeting:

• You’ll be told if you’re eligible to apply

• You’ll be directed to www.campuseips.ca to complete your application

Step 3: Confirmation & Next Steps
If you're approved to move forward, you and your parent/guardian will be contacted by Campus EIPS on how to apply to the partner post-secondary institution.

• You must complete their application to officially register

• Spots are limited and filled first-come, first-served

• Late or incomplete applications won’t be accepted

• Application deadlines vary by program

• Final approval comes from the college or university, based on space and eligibility