Dual enrollment is a great way to earn college credits before graduating from high school. As a high school or home school student, you may take classes at Greenfield Community College as long as you meet the specific class requirements, which may mean passing a placement test, prior completion of specific college-level courses or performance on AP exams. Application & Enrollment Steps 1. Attend an Information Session Our online information sessions provide general dual enrollment information for prospective dual enrollment students and their families. The specific steps required to enroll into GCC as a dual enrollment student are reviewed during this session. Sessions are scheduled for 30 minutes, with an additional optional 30 minutes for questions. Wednesday, March 11, 4:00 PM Wednesday, March 25, 4:00 PM Wednesday, April 8, 4:00 PM Wednesday, April 22, 4:00 PM Wednesday, May 6, 4:00 PM Wednesday, May 20, 4:00 PM Wednesday, June 3, 4:00 PM Sign Up for an Information Session 2. Apply to GCC Complete an online application and submit your official in-progress high school transcript (or equivalent). Apply Online 3. Placement Testing Make an appointment to take placement tests. You can request an appointment online or by contacting the Testing Center at (413) 775-1821. Most students will take the English ACCUPLACER computer-based test; students interested in taking math or science courses will take both the English and the math ACCUPLACER. Email DualEnrollment@gcc.mass.edu if you need help determining which tests to schedule. Schedule Testing 4. Group Advising & Registration Upon acceptance we’ll reach out to you to sign up for an online group advising session where you’ll learn everything you need to know to prepare for your individual advising and registration appointment. We’ll introduce you to the online tools you’ll use at GCC and help you understand key differences between high school and college expectations—so you can start your college journey with confidence. Group advising sessions are specifically for high school and home school students who have been already been admitted to GCC as a dual enrollment student. After your group advising session, you’ll schedule an individual advising and registration appointment with your advisor to sign up for classes. Federal financial aid is not available to applicants without a high school diploma or its equivalentHowever, you may be eligible for tuition- and fee-free attendance if you meet at least one of the following criteria. You are: From an underserved racial or ethnic group Low income based upon federal guidelines First-generation college student (neither parent/guardian has a bachelor’s degree or higher) Underserved in higher education based on gender identity and/or disability Contact the dual enrollment office for more information.