Dual Enrollment Jump start your future while you are still a high school or home school student! Dual enrollment is a great way for motivated students to earn college credit before graduating from high school. We offer a variety of ways to get started. Events Wednesday June 21 Dual Enrollment Information Session 4:00pm-5:00pm Wednesday July 5 Dual Enrollment Information Session 4:00pm-5:00pm Wednesday July 19 Dual Enrollment Information Session 4:00pm-5:00pm Wednesday August 2 Dual Enrollment Information Session 4:00pm-5:00pm Wednesday August 16 Dual Enrollment Information Session 4:00pm-5:00pm Wednesday August 30 Dual Enrollment Information Session 4:00pm-5:00pm OverviewApplyTuition & Financial AidFormsCDEPFAQs GCC’s dual enrollment program allows motivated high school or home school students to earn college credit before completing their K-12 educational requirements. Interested students should work with the GCC Office of Admission as well as with their high school guidance office or home school official to determine if dual enrollment is right for them. Any qualified student may take classes at Greenfield Community College as long as they meet the specific class requirements—which may mean passing a placement test, prior completion of specific college-level courses, or performance on AP exams. If you are interested in Dual Enrollment the first step is to attend a mandatory dual enrollment information session. Dates can be found on the GCC Events Calendar. Steps to Enroll as a Dual Enrollment Student: Attend an information session. Dates can be found on the GCC Events Calendar. Complete the Dual Enrollment Application. If you need help completing the online application view our tutorial or contact Admission@gcc.mass.edu. Download and complete the Statement of Understanding and Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Form. Upload completed forms here. Make an appointment to take placement tests. You can request an appointment online (www.gcc.mass.edu/testing/register) or by contacting the Testing Center at 413-775-1821. Most students will take the English Accuplacer and students interested in taking Math or Science Courses will take both the English and the Math Accuplacer. Contact DualEnrollment@gcc.mass.edu for assistance determining which exams to schedule. Attend a Group Advising Session. Sessions are held every Tuesday from 4pm-5pm on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83605013796 Email DualEnrollment@gcc.mass.edu to schedule an individual advising and registration appointment with your Dual Enrollment Advisor. Attend a mandatory New Student Orientation. The cost of classes at GCC is the same for dual enrollment students as it is for all of other regularly enrolled students. Federal financial aid is not available to anyone who does not have a high school diploma or its equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET). At times there are funding opportunities for students to apply for – just ask the Office of Admission or your Dual Enrollment Advisor. Dual Enrollment Application If you need help completing the Dual Enrollment application view our tutorial or contact Admission@gcc.mass.edu. Dual Enrollment MIAA Dual Enrollment Statement of Understanding There are several ways to digitally sign the last two forms, depending on your software and device. Open each form in Adobe Acrobat (or another file reader) first. If you do not have Acrobat on your computer, you will need to download it. Once you are ready to sign the forms, please follow the instructions here: Manage Digital IDs Note: if you already have an ID created, you will not need to go through this process. Once completed, use the secure upload to send. We are happy to help if you have any problems! Please contact us via email or chat for assistance. The CDEP application for Spring 2023 has closed. This page will be updated when funding is available. The Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership (CDEP) program at Greenfield Community College provides the opportunity for students attending a participating high school or homeschool program within Massachusetts to enroll in an eligible class tuition and fee free. To apply for the Spring 2023 CDEP program, students must meet ONE or more of the following criteria: Student is from an underserved racial or ethnic group Student qualifies for free or reduced lunch within the school district Student is a first-generation college student (neither parent/guardian has a Bachelor’s degree or higher) Additionally, CDEP Students must attend a participating school and: Be in their junior or senior year of high school or homeschool program Be in good academic and disciplinary standing at school (for high school students) Have a high school GPA of 2.5 or higher or show steadily improving grades (for high school students)* Place into college-level English Enroll in a zero-credit learning support class Commit to participate in a mandatory information session, college transitions workshop, and new student orientation prior to the start of the program Commit to actively participate in student supports and college activities Be able to provide their own computer and internet access * Exceptions may be made on an individual basis as determined applicable by GCC Steps to apply: * Click the links to access the required forms and documents Attend a Dual Enrollment information session Apply to GCC Dual Enrollment online Submit supplemental forms (MIAA and SOU) Complete Accuplacer placement testing: Appointment request form. Complete CDEP application a Can a campus tour count as an info session? Category: Dual Enrollment No. Information sessions take place either at the student's high school or on the GCC campus to provide students and families with an overview of the Dual Enrollment Program. Students will have the chance to tour the main campus during their New Student Orientation. a Do I need to have a high school diploma to take classes at GCC? Categories: Dual Enrollment, General Admission If you want to complete a degree or certificate program at GCC or apply for federal financial assistance, you must have a high school diploma or its equivalent or a GED. You may still be able to take classes at GCC without this credential but you cannot receive financial aid nor can you enroll in a degree or certificate program. Students who do not have a high school diploma because they are still enrolled in high school or home school can apply to GCC as dual enrollment students. a How do I go about being admitted to GCC as a dual enrollment student? Category: Dual Enrollment a How is the Early Transitions Program (ETP) different from dual enrollment, and am I eligible? Category: Dual Enrollment ETP is a special program available only to Greenfield High School and Turners Falls High School. Students must meet certain eligibility requirements. Please contact Tamatha Gaumnitz at gaumnitzt@gcc.mass.edu for more information. a How old do I have to be to take classes at GCC? Category: Dual Enrollment Students of all ages are welcome to take courses at Greenfield Community College. There are a small number of courses with minimum age restrictions. These restrictions are outlined clearly in the course descriptions found in GCC's course catalog. a If I am a dual enrollment student, are my classes free? Category: Dual Enrollment Dual enrollment students are billed at the same rate as all other students. In addition, dual enrollment students are not eligible for federal financial aid. At times there are funding opportunities for students to apply for - just ask the Office of Admission or your Dual Enrollment Advisor. a What courses can I take if I am still in high school or am home schooled? Category: Dual Enrollment GCC wants you to be successful in your academic pursuits. Class selection is determined through a conversation with the student, his or her parent or legal guardian, and the high school guidance counselor or home school official. GCC does require every student to have the prerequisite course work or test scores needed for the individual course he or she wishes to take. These prerequisites are outline in the course descriptions in GCC's course catalog and will be discussed with your Dual Enrollment Advisor. a What is dual enrollment? Category: Dual Enrollment GCC's dual enrollment program allows motivated high school or home school students to earn college credit before graduating from high school. Interested students should work with the GCC Office of Admission as well as with their high school guidance office or homeschool official to determine if dual enrollment is right for them. Any qualified student may take classes at Greenfield Community College as long as they meet the specific class requirements—which may be mean passing a placement test, prior completion of specific college-level courses, or performance on AP exams. a Will the classes I take be applied toward my high school or home school graduation requirements? Category: Dual Enrollment Possibly. This decision is always made by the appropriate official at your high school or home school.