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College Dual Enrollment

Take college courses while being enrolled in high school.

Qualified juniors and seniors at Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) have the unique opportunity to participate in the Dual Enrollment program, which allows them to earn up to 4 college credits per year at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) free of charge, while also completing their high school education.

Through this program, students can select from a list of approved college-level courses that meet both CCPS and CSM requirements. Courses are available either at the student’s home high school or on the college campus, providing flexibility and the chance to experience a college environment. To participate, students must be approved by CCPS and meet CSM’s Dual Enrollment criteria.

For more information, students and families are encouraged to speak with their school counselor or review the CSM Dual Enrollment webpage or the High School Program of Studies. 

Dual Enrollment Requirements

Sophomores:

  • Students must have a minimum of 14 credits at the end of Sophomore year and enroll in a full schedule during their Junior year at their high school.
  • Students must have met their Algebra I and LSN Govt. assessments and SSL requirements.
  • Students must show they are College and Career Ready by having a cumulative, unweighted 2.75 GPA at the end of their first semester of Sophomore year to participate in the Dual Enrollment Program at CSM.

Juniors:

  • Students must have a minimum of 20 credits at the end of junior year and must enroll in 4 or more courses, including courses needed for graduation during their senior year at their high school.
  • Students must have met their Algebra I, English 10, LSN Govt. and Science assessments and SSL requirements.
  • Students must show they are College and Career Ready by having a cumulative, unweighted 2.75 GPA at the end of the first semester of their Junior year to participate in the Dual Enrollment Program at CSM.
  • Juniors must be enrolled in 4 high school courses or more their senior year (full-time status) to participate in extracurricular & athletics activities, academic contests, school rank and commencement.

All Students:

  • Students must apply to CSM by the last day of school of their Sophomore and Junior year.
  • Student must enroll at CSM in a minimum of 1 full credit course by July 15 for the Fall and December 15 for the spring semester during the school year.
  • Students are limited to enroll in a total of 4 courses per year.

  • Students shall not be eligible to receive tuition assistance from CCPS for additional courses taken beyond the 4 courses allowed.

  • Dual Enrollment credits will not be transcribed on a student's high school transcript.

Parent/Guardian must agree to provide transportation from school when the student completes his/her last class each day.