Florida State University High School Dual Enrollment Application & Student Guide Spring 2019 Class Enrollment For eligible students in the following schools with 2018-19 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 courses 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 2019 dual enrollment is Wednesday, November 28, 2018. 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 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 Have the following minimum test scores: ACT or SAT (March 2016 or later) Reading 21 Evidence-based Reading & Writing 530 English 21 Math 530 Math 21 Attend 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 the 2018-2019 Academic Year Chiles High School SAIL High School FSUS (Florida High) Godby High School Leon County Virtual School John Paul II High School Leon High School Wakulla High School Lincoln High School Christ Classical Academy Rickards High School Community Christian Additionally, home school students registered in Leon or Wakulla County may enter into an articulation agreement with FSU for dual enrollment. Meet any course prerequisites as set forth in the University undergraduate catalog. Show proof of credit for prerequisite course requirements, if applicable. Provide proof of immunizations and health history form. 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. 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 verify 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 4 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 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 should follow the directions available at: https://apps.its.fsu.edu/FSUIDRegistration/?sponsor=ADMFSUID. Students should NOT create an EMPLID without a social security number. If they do, they will not be able to activate their FSUID until they have provided a copy of their social security card. 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 proof of immunizations. Meningococcal Meningitis is an immunization required by the University. The immunization reports provided by the high schools generally do not show proof of a Meningitis immunization, which is why the FAMU Co-Op/Dual Enrollment Form is required. After all documentation has been cleared by University Health Services, then the student will be enrolled in their classes. If a student wishes to request a Religious Exemption from immunizations, they should contact the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) for information. Students should be aware of the ramifications of waiving an immunization. If they do so and there is an outbreak of that “immunization preventable” disease at FSU, they will not be permitted to come to campus until the outbreak is under control. Additionally, they will be responsible for making up all of the work they miss as a consequence. 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: 5 Completed Guidance Counselor Approval Form OR Home School Course Request Form and Articulation Agreement Completed Application for Participation in High School Dual Enrollment Completed Judicial Form Non-FSU college transcripts (if relevant) AP/IB/AICE scores (if relevant) FSU EMPLID or FSUID Proof of residency (non-U.S.