Dual Credit

Getting the most out of an educational experience is a top priority for both students, teachers and parents. South Plains College recognizes the importance of allowing highly motivated students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school.

The Dual Credit Program at South Plains College allows selected students to enroll in college-level courses and earn college credit while a junior or senior in high school. In certain cases, these college credit courses can be applied toward the student's high school credit requirements for graduation.

DUAL CREDIT refers to the granting of high school graduation credit for college courses taken at South Plains College. The policies of the local independent school district govern the granting of such credit.

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT refers to a cooperative agreement between South Plains College and the local independent school district. Students participating in concurrent enrollment classes are enrolled in a course which satisfies both high school and college-level requirements. These courses are generally offered at the high school campus.

Eligible Courses

South Plains College has identified a number of courses which may be taken for dual credit through the early admissions program. Most students take courses commonly required for any bachelor's degree program at Texas universities. Academic credit received at South Plains College is fully transferable to Texas public universities.

How to Enroll

Students wishing to participate should talk with their parents and high school counselor before enrolling. Then, the student must obtain an Early Admissions Permission Form from the Office of Admissions and Records at SPC and have the form signed by a parent and their high school principal. Students bring this form with them and register at the regular registration period at the college. College counselors will help students decide on appropriate classes.

For additional information about the dual credit program at South Plains College, contact:

Mr. Jim Walker
Dean of Continuing & Distance
  Education
South Plains College
1401 S. College Ave.
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-9611, ext. 2340 jwalker@southplainscollege.edu


Dr. Stephanie Jones
Assoc. Dean of Distance Education
  & Instructional Support
South Plains College
1401 S. College Ave.
Levelland, TX  79336
(806) 894-9611, ext. 2243 sjones@southplainscollege.edu