Process Strategies

 

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Please refer to the Dallas College website for information about how the college uses your Social Security number in your application to college. 

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While enrolled in the Dual Credit program, the student is considered a Dallas College student. Due to privacy laws, Dallas College instructors will not discuss student information with anyone other than the student.

To bypass FERPA, 

1. students must log in to eConnect on the Dallas College site

2. go to the FERPA tab, and 

3. click the box allowing parents to speak directly with college professors. 

This action is NOT recommended, but please do what is best for the student if necessary.

What is the process for dropping or withdrawing from a Dual Credit course?

Process for Dropping Courses

before the consensus date

after the conensus date

Before the Dallas College Census Date (a specific date published by the college), students should inform their high school counselor, professor, and Dallas College Success Coach that they intend to drop their course. They do not need to fill out a Dual Credit Drop Form. However, they need confirmation that the college processed the drop.

After the Census Date, a student must complete a Dallas College Drop Form to process the withdrawal properly. The withdrawal dates are listed on the Dallas College Dual Credit website and the student’s enrollment documents. Failure to complete the form and inform the student’s high school counselor, professor, and Dallas College Success Coach could result in an F on the student’s college transcript.

Consequences of Dropping Courses

before the consensus date

after the conensus date

Changes or drops can occur only in the time allowed as per the Academic Calendar and course syllabus list before the drop dates. Students who drop or withdraw before the deadline and receive a W (Withdrawn) in each class dropped. Dropped college: courses taken after high school are counted differently than Dual Credit courses. Dual credit courses are exempt from the six-drop rule when taken while enrolled in high school.

The Last Day to Withdraw is published each semester by the college. Withdrawals after the Census date will result in a W (Withdrawn) and a failing grade on the student’s college transcript.  The student may retake the course and improve their grade. Still, the failing grade will appear on the transcript. Students with failing grades will pay the tuition, textbooks, and fees associated with retaking failed courses.

Watch the Dual Credit Satisfactory video to understand the difference between Satisfactory and Unsatisfactory Academic Standing.

Students in CFBISD Dual Credit classes are placed or continue on Academic Probation after failing to achieve a 2.0 cumulative GPA at Dallas College (good academic standing) after semester grades are posted. Students who enroll while classified as on academic probation may continue enrolling in succeeding semesters, providing they achieve at least a 2.00 GPA each semester, even though their cumulative GPA is below 2.00. Students will only be removed from academic probation after raising their cumulative GPA to at least 2.00.

Counselors reserve the right to limit the number of dual credit courses a student may take if they are on academic probation.

Academic Probation Advising consists of completing the Academic Probation Exercise, reviewing the Satisfactory Academic Progress Video, and meeting with their high school counselor to discuss educational plans and review previous college coursework. If a student is enrolled for the upcoming semester, changes may be necessary depending on previous grades, high school graduation plan degree plan requirements, or other factors that impact success.

STEP 1 – Complete and print out the Academic Probation Exercise. Review the attached Dual Credit Academic Probation Procedures for more information.

STEP 2 – Once a student has completed the Exercise, please contact a high school counselor to schedule an appointment. Please bring the packet to the meeting.

STEP 3 – the student and their high school counselor will review the packet, and outline the recommendations including, but not limited to, limitation of the number of hours, retaking courses for a higher grade, and timing of future enrollment, high school graduation requirements, and extra-curricular activities. 

STEP 4 - Review the Satisfactory Academic Progress video with a counselor.

Dual Credit Academic Probation Procedures:

Complete the Probation Exercise before the appointment to be prepared to develop an Educational Success Plan. Check the unofficial transcript on eCampus before scheduling a visit to a counselor. Re-taking courses immediately is the fastest way to improve a GPA.