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Dual Enrollment Offerings 2020-2021

OLLA Course #	OLLA Course Name	Grade Level	STU Course #	STU Course Name	College Credits
36	Business & Entrepreneurship Honors	10-12	GEB 1013	Principles of Business and Environmental Administration	3
37	Business Law Honors	10-12	BUL 2241	Business Law I	3
134	English III Honors Sem 1	11	ENL 2012	Survey of English Literature I	3
134	English III Honors Sem 2	11	ENL 2022	Survey of English Literature 2	3
144	English IV Honors Sem 1	12	ENC 1101	English Composition	3
144	English IV Honors Sem 2	12	ENC 1102	English Composition & Literature	3
313	Spanish FL III Honors	10-12	SPN 1120	Introduction to Spanish I	3
314	Spanish FL IV Honors	10-12	SPN 1102c	Introduction to Spanish II	3
335	Spanish Literature Honors	11-12	SPW 2484	Peninsular Literature 20th Century	3
530	Precalculus	11-12	MAC 1147	Precalculus: Algebra	3
532	Precalculus Honors	11-12	MAC 1147	Precalculus: Trigonometry & Analytic Geometry	3
540	Calculus I	12	MAC 2311	Calculus I	4
541	Calculus Honors	12	MAC 2311	Calculus I	4
710	US History Honors	11	AMH 2020	United States History II	3
830	Sacraments	11	REL 2079	Sacraments & Symbols	3
832	Ethics and Morality (Sem 1)	11	REL 2750	Christian Moral Decision Making	3
842	Discipleship	12	REL 1483	Christian Living	3
844	Social Justice	12	REL 1147	Catholic Social Teachings	3

Helpful Links

STU Dual Enrollment Program Page: http://www.stu.edu/dualenrollment

Dual Enrollment Application link (NEW STUDENTS ONLY): http://www.stu.edu/dualapplication

Link to Make Payments: https://go.stu.edu/pay

Link to Transcripts page: https://www.stu.edu/students/registrars-office/transcript-request

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate in the Dual Enrollment Program?

Participation in the Dual Enrollment Program is available to juniors and seniors with an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher and who are currently enrolled in a dual enrollment designated course.

Freshmen and sophomores with an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher and a passing score (105+) on the College Basic Skills Assessment Test (CPT) or PSAT minimum score of 46 or SAT Verbal minimum score of 460 or ACT minimum score of 18 may also participate, as long as they are currently enrolled in a dual enrollment designated course.

What is the College Basic Skills Assessment (CPT) Test; who is required to take it and when will it be administered?

The College Basic Skills Assessment Test (CPT) is a test given to 9th and 10th graders interested in registering for dual enrollment credit. The test consists of three sub-tests: Reading Comprehension, Sentence Skills and Math.

The test will be administered by St. Thomas University on a date and time to be determined.

What is the cost of Dual Enrollment credits?

Each credit hour of dual enrollment credit costs $60; a three (3) credit course costs $180 (Calculus I is a 4 credit course; its cost is $240).

When is the application due?

The deadline to complete the application for Fall courses is September 15, 2020 (New participants to DE program). The deadline to complete registration for Fall classes, and submit tuition payment is September 24, 2020. Spring semester participants will have a February 2021 deadline.

Students interested in enrolling in Dual Enrollment credits this semester must have an STU Student ID and Password/Pin before they can register for DE classes.

Students who participated in Dual Enrollment last year already have an STU Student ID and Password/Pin.

Students enrolling in our Dual Enrollment Program for the first time will obtain an STU Student iD and Password/Pin by completing and submitting the STU online Dual Enrollment Application (www.stu.edu/ Dualapplication) no later than September 15, 2020.

When is the registration form and payment due?

Registration and payment for the Fall term Dual Enrollment credits must be completed by September 24, 2020.
Students new to the Dual Enrollment program need to complete their online application prior to completing the registration process. (The deadline to submit the application is September 15, 2020).

Students will need their STU username and pin/password to complete the registration.
Once students register for their Dual Enrollment class(es), payment must be completed within five days of registration or registration will be automatically deleted from the course(es). All payments must be received by October 23, 2020.

What classes are available for Dual Enrollment credit?

Please refer to the chart below.

What are the corresponding St. Thomas University course numbers for the Dual Enrollment classes?

Please reference the column titled STU Course # in the chart above.

How many credits are earned for each Dual Enrollment class (3 credits or 6 credits)?

Please reference the column titled College Credits in the chart above. Note that each semester of English III Honors and English IV Honors are 3 credits. Should students choose to participate in both semesters of either of these classes, a total of 6 college credits can be earned. In these classes, the semester average will be reported to St. Thomas University for college credit. Also note that Calculus I and Calculus Honors are 4 credits. The Final Average of year-long courses will be reported to St. Thomas University for college credit.

Are there limits on the number of Dual Enrollment credits a student can take?

There are no limits to the number of dual enrollment credits a student can earn.

Can classes taken last year be awarded Dual Enrollment credit?

No, only classes taken during the current school year can receive dual enrollment credit.

Can Dual Enrollment courses be dropped?

Unlike regular college credits, once the registration process is complete, students cannot drop out of a dual enrollment course.

How will colleges know students are enrolled in a Dual Enrollment course?

Students applying for college will inform colleges through the college application process. Most college applications request students to self-report the courses in which they are enrolled. In addition, the Our Lady of Lourdes Academy final transcript will reflect completion in a dual enrollment course.

Which colleges accept St. Thomas University Dual Enrollment credits?

Most colleges will accept dual enrollment credits. Some will accept them in the specific subject area; others will accept them as elective credits.

It is important for students and parents to research how particular schools accept specific dual enrollment credits and how these will transfer. The Family Connection Naviance program is a great resource for this information.

Will the School Profile designate all Dual Enrollment courses?

Our School Profile will indicate that we participate in a Dual Enrollment Partnership with St. Thomas University. It will not specifically list which courses are designated as dual enrollment courses.

How do Dual Enrollment courses affect GPA?

Dual enrollment courses will not affect a student’s Our Lady of Lourdes Academy GPA. Dual enrollment course designation will only appear on the transcript. Course names and quality points on the Report Card will remain the same.

How will Dual Enrollment credits affect college GPA?

Students registered for dual enrollment courses are in fact registered for college credit. It is up to the specific College/University to determine whether or not the grades earned in a dual enrollment class will be included as part of her college GPA.

Will a Dual Enrollment class appear on a transcript even if a student did not enroll in the class for Dual Enrollment credit?

No, the transcript will only reflect dual enrollment for those students who register for dual enrollment credit.

Given the choice between Advanced Placement courses and Dual Enrollment courses, which should students take?

The answer to this question depends on a number of factors and should be made after careful consideration and consultation with our college counselors.

Can Florida PrePaid be used to pay for Dual Enrollment credits?

Yes, Florida PrePaid can be used to pay for dual enrollment credit as long as the Florida PrePaid contract is paid in full. Please contact Florida PrePaid at 1-800-552-Grad for more specific information.

If a student earns enough credits between Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement to earn an AA degree will St Thomas University award an AA degree?

No. However, St. Thomas University is currently in conversation regarding this very question.

Note that Advanced Placement credits are awarded by individual colleges leading to variation in the number of credits received based on the score earned on the Advanced Placement Exam.

Can students take St. Thomas University Dual Enrollment courses in the summer?

St. Thomas University offers dual enrollment courses only at St. Thomas or online during the summer. These courses will only appear on the St. Thomas University transcript and cannot be used for acceleration purposes at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy without permission from the Principal or her designee.

How does Dual Enrollment affect admissions process?

Dual Enrollment courses show rigor and a student’s willingness to challenge her intellectual abilities. Colleges and universities who re-calculate GPAs consider Dual Enrollment courses as they do Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses.

Even though students are receiving college credit for high school courses, students will apply to college as freshmen, then apply to transfer St. Thomas University credits after admissions.

Which are the best classes to enroll for Dual Enrollment credits?

The best classes to enroll for dual enrollment credit are those classes in which the student can be successful; able to achieve an A or B in the class.

How will seniors inform colleges to which they have already applied?

Current seniors registering for dual enrollment credits can work with her college guidance counselor to determine the best way to inform the colleges of this change.

How are STU Transcripts sent to colleges?

Transcripts from St. Thomas University for dual enrollment classes must be requested from St. Thomas University using STU's myBobcat account. Instructions to request official or unofficial transcripts can be found on the Dual Enrollment PlusPortals Group Page.