High School Dual Enrollment Application & Student Guide
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Florida State University High School Dual Enrollment Application & Student Guide Spring 2018 Class Enrollment For eligible students in the following schools with 2017-18 articulation agreements: Leon County Public High Schools Wakulla County High School Florida State University Schools Christ Classical Academy Community Christian School St. John Paul II Catholic High School Home School Students Registered in Leon or Wakulla County 1 Florida State University Academic Center for Excellence Sara Hamon, Associate Dean A-3600 University Center Phone: 850-645-0852 FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM APPROVAL AND APPLICATION PACKET Dear Secondary Student: Thank you for your interest in the High School Dual Enrollment Program at Florida State University. We are pleased to offer this acceleration opportunity that permits qualified high school students to begin postsecondary coursework while earning credits toward the high school diploma. The benefits of dual enrollment include access to rigorous postsecondary courses while reducing the time and cost of completing the college degree. However, I do want to caution you that any grades received in dual enrollment become a permanent part of your college transcript and will be factored into your future applications to other colleges or universities. Therefore, we expect you to work closely with our office for ongoing academic advisement and support. Additionally, you will need to go through this approval process each semester that you wish to participate in dual enrollment at Florida State University. The eligibility requirements for dual enrollment are outlined in state statute and local articulation agreements. Please review the following page that summarizes those qualifications. If you think you meet the requirements, you must schedule a meeting with your high school guidance counselor who will grant you permission, if appropriate, by completing the Guidance Counselor Approval Form. Once this approval is obtained, you can then proceed with the student application process as outlined on the following pages of this packet. Please note that the application deadline for spring 2018 dual enrollment is Wednesday, November 22, 2017. A copy of this application packet is available on our website under the Dual Enrollment tab at ace.fsu.edu. If you have questions or we can assist you in any way, please feel free to call Angela Hockin or Christina Pater at (850) 645-0852 or email us at [email protected]. We look forward to working with you in the upcoming semester! Sincerely, Sara Hamon, Ph.D. Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies 2 INFORMATION ABOUT DUAL ENROLLMENT What is High School Dual Enrollment? High School Dual Enrollment is a coursework acceleration program that allows qualified high school students to begin postsecondary coursework without paying tuition and fees, while earning credits toward their high school diploma at the same time. Dual Enrollment is established by law (Florida Statute 1007.271) for district, private, charter, and home school secondary students. Dual Enrollment at Florida State University Dual enrollment students at Florida State University (FSU) are non-degree seeking students and limited to a maximum of 9 credit hours per semester. As non-degree seeking students, they are not eligible for an Associate in Arts (AA) degree at FSU. Students interested in earning the AA degree concurrent with high school graduation should explore dual enrollment at Tallahassee Community College. FSU does permit Early Admission (i.e., full-time dual enrollment). However, that requires a separate application through the FSU Admissions Office approximately one year in advance of the semester for which the high school student is seeking admission. Early Admission students at FSU are regular degree-seeking students who intend to earn the bachelor’s degree at FSU. For more information and application requirements, see the Undergraduate Bulletin or contact the Office of Admissions. Student Eligibility A High School Dual Enrollment student must meet the following requirements: Be a local area secondary student with a 3.9 weighted high school GPA on a minimum of 12 graded credits to include at least: 2 English credits 2 mathematics credits, one of which must be Algebra II or higher 1 science credit with lab 1 social studies credit The student must have the following minimum test scores: ACT or SAT (Before March 2016) or SAT (March 2016 or later) Reading 21 Critical Reading 500 Evidence-based Reading & Writing 530 English 21 Math 500 Math 530 Math 21 Attending a high school that has a signed Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement with Florida State University. Note: Students who transfer to a high school without a signed articulation agreement with FSU will no longer be eligible to participate in the program in subsequent semesters. 3 The following schools have an Articulation Agreement with FSU for Spring 2018 Chiles High School Rickards High School Christ Classical Academy Godby High School Sail High School Community Christian Leon High School Leon County Virtual School FSUS (Florida High) Lincoln High School Wakulla High School John Paul II High School Must meet any course prerequisites as set forth in the University undergraduate catalog. Must show proof of credit for prerequisite course requirements, if applicable. Must provide proof of immunizations and health history form. Must be free of any charges of scholastic or behavioral misconduct at any educational institution, any violation of the law which did/may result in probation, community service, jail sentence, revocation or suspension of driver’s license, or a traffic violation that resulted in a fine of $200 or more, and also must be free of any felony charge even if adjudication has been withheld. Must maintain a 3.0 FSU GPA (FSU courses only) to continue in the Dual Enrollment Program. APPROVAL & ENROLLMENT PROCESS Step 1: Guidance Counselor Permission Secondary students enrolled in local schools must meet with their guidance counselor in order to validate that they meet the requirements for dual enrollment at FSU and gain permission for postsecondary coursework that would apply to their high school diploma. If approved, the student will receive a completed copy of the Guidance Counselor Approval Form, which the student must bring to the advising appointment with the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) at FSU. Home school students will need to complete the Home School Course Request Form and Articulation Agreement and also provide proof of enrollment in a home education program (s.1002.41, F.S.) along with verification of grade level and performance such as tests and transcripts. If the student has prior college credit, please provide a copy of the college transcript. Step 2: New Student’s FSU EMPLID Creation If a first time student has a prior association with the University such as: employment, attended a camp, been a student at FSUS, etc., please call ACE at (850) 645-0852 before 4 attempting to create an FSU EMPLID. The student may already have an EMPLID which ACE staff can research to find. All other new students must create their FSU EMPLID prior to the advising appointment at ACE. Students will need their Social Security Number and follow the directions available at: https://apps.oti.fsu.edu/CreateFSUID/?sponsor=ADMFSUID. If the student is not a U.S. citizen, leave U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) blank during the online EMPLID creation process and select your country from the list provided. An FSU- assigned temporary student ID will be created for you. If the student receives an error while attempting to create their EMPLID, call ACE right away at (850) 645-0852 so that staff may assist and give guidance on how to resolve the error. Step 3: Forms to Complete Prior to the Advising Appointment at ACE All applicants must complete the Student Application for Participation in the High School Dual Enrollment Program and the Judicial Form prior to the advising appointment at ACE. New students are required to complete the Student Admissions Health History form and the FAMU Co-Op/Dual Enrollment Form (located at the back of the student guide) in order to show either their waiver or proof of immunizations. After all documentation has been cleared by University Health Services, then the student will be enrolled into their classes. If a student would like to request a Religious Exemption from vaccinations, they will need to contact the Academic Center of Excellence (ACE) for information. Meningococcal Meningitis is a vaccination that is required by the University. The vaccination reports provided by the high schools generally do not show proof of a Meningitis vaccination which is why the FAMU Co-Op/Dual Enrollment Form is required. Be sure to include the EMPLID that you created in Step 2 on all forms. If you have questions, please call (850) 645-0852. Step 4: Schedule an advising and enrollment appointment with the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) Returning students must attend an advising appointment at ACE in order to select their classes. Students will need to have the following items with them at this appointment: Guidance Counselor Approval Form or Home School Course Request Form Sealed high school transcript Completed Application for Participation in High School Dual Enrollment Completed Judicial Form Non-FSU college transcripts (if relevant) AP/IB/AICE scores (if relevant) 5 FSU EMPLID or FSUID Proof of residency (non-U.S. citizens only) Proof of enrollment in a home education program (home school students only) New students must attend Dual Enrollment Orientation, where they will receive instruction on the high school dual enrollment program and select their classes. Students will need to have the following items with them at this appointment. Guidance Counselor Approval Form or Home School Course Request Form Sealed high school transcript Completed Application for Participation in High School Dual Enrollment Completed Judicial Form Completed Student Admission Health History forms (2 separate pages) Non-FSU college transcripts (if relevant) AP/IB/AICE scores (if relevant) FSU EMPLID or FSUID Proof of residency (non-U.S.