Welcome to the Dual Enrollment/Early Admissions webpage!
HCC partners with Hillsborough County Public Schools, certain Private and Charter Schools and students in the Hillsborough County Home Education program to offer college courses at no cost to the student. Please take the time to review the important information on this website and we look forward to welcoming you as an HCC Hawk!
Dual Enrollment (enrolled in up to 10 credit hours per term)
Be enrolled in a Hillsborough County Public, Charter, Private or Home Education program. All schools must have an active articulation agreement with HCC.
Have an unweighted 3.0 high school GPA
Students must maintain a 3.0 unweighted high school GPA and a 2.0 HCC GPA to remain eligible.
Early Admission (enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours (Full time) and a maximum of 15 credit hours per semester)
Entering 12th grade
Have an unweighted 3.5 high school GPA at the end of 11th grade
Not in the running for a distinction (Valedictorian or Salutatorian)
Have completed all requirements for high school graduation or have one or more of the following courses remaining:
1 credit of English and/or
1 credit of Math and/or
0.5 credit of Economics and/or
0.5 credit of American Government
Score at college level on SAT, PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10, ACT and/or PERT
STEP 2: Complete the HCC Dual Enrollment Application for Admission
Please complete our online Dual Enrollment application. You only need to apply one time, before your first term at HCC. A new admissions application is only required if you do not enroll for three consecutive terms.
STEP 3: Set up your HCC Login
After submitting your application, you will receive an email notifying you of your next steps, including information on setting up your HCC Login. Your HCC login is what you will use to access HCC online services like the MyHCC Portal, where you can check your Hawkmail email and access Canvas, HCC’s learning management system.
Follow the steps below to set up your HCC Login. Please note that your Hawkmail email account is your official email that HCC will use to send you important information about registration and courses.
Enter your Hawkmail email address (above) and default password, which is the upper-case letter of your first name, lower-case letter of your last name, followed by your student ID number listed above (i.e., Ab0999999).
When prompted, reset your default password to one of your choosing. Password Requirements:At least 8 characters and contain a combination of at least three (3) of the following types of characters: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, symbols (! $ # %, etc.).
Follow the instructions to set up and secure your Microsoft account. Microsoft will ask for two alternative methods to verify your identity. The recommended sign-in method is the Microsoft Authenticator app. Download it now from the Google Play or Apple Store.
To access your e-mail go to Outlook 365.Login with your full e-mail address listed above and password you just created. Need help? Contact technical support at 877.736.2575 or via the HCC Live webpage.
STEP 4: Take a Placement Test or Submit Scores
SAT, ACT, or PERT scores may be used to determine college placement.
PERT - You may take the PERT at any HCC Test Center and the Dual Enrollment Office will have access to the scores.
SAT/PSAT/ACT - There are 3 ways to submit these scores:
When registering for the ACT or SAT, you may indicate that test scores should be sent directly to HCC.
You may bring an official copy of your test scores to your home campus Test Center for input into our system.
Your scores cannot be older than two years from the first day of the semester you plan to attend.
If you need to take the PERT test, you must have submitted an application for admission and received an HCC student ID number and your hawkmail. You may take the PERT test remotely or in-person one of our test centers. To request the PERT, submit our online Dual Enrollment PERT Request.
Your initial PERT test is given at no charge. If you do not place at college level in one or more sections, you may retest for a fee of $10 per section, and you must wait 24 hours between testing. You can take the PERT four times per semester.
For more information on PERT testing, visit the Testing Center.
This table shows the minimum placement test scores required for eligibility.
PERT
SAT/PSAT NMSQT or PSAT 10
Digital SAT/PSAT NMSQT or PSAT 10
ACT
Reading 106
Reading 24
Reading & Writing 490
Reading 19
Writing 103
Writing 25
Reading & Writing 490
English 17
Math 114*
Math 24*
Math 480
Math 19*
* MAC 1105 placement requires:
123 on PERT,
27.0 on SAT,
530 on PSAT NMSQT or PSAT 10, or 530 on the Digital SAT
21 on ACT
Submit Paperwork Every Semester
Complete these steps each term, including your first term. (The Student/Parent Agreement is only required the first term)
Submit Paperwork for Approval to be able to Register for Classes
All paperwork has to be submitted to the Dual Enrollment portal for approval and prior to student registering for classes. Students may not bring paperwork to the HCC campuses for approval.
Students must log in with their HCC Net ID (Hawkmail) to access the system.
Having trouble with the form even though you are already logged in? Use a private or incognito browser to log in to MyHCC and then access the form.
If you are unsure about which courses to take, please follow the steps below:
Students should consult their high school guidance counselor for high school graduation requirements using the Course Equivalency List.
Students can meet with an HCC Advisor to discuss degree pathways.
Follow the guidelines below for specific high school student types for submitting paperwork with the approval form:
All Students: All dual enrollment students and their parents or guardians must sign the Dual Enrollment Student/ Parent Agreement and submit it as part of their paperwork for approval to register for classes.
Once the Dual Enrollment office has reviewed the submitted paperwork, the student will receive an approval email to their Hawkmail email account with registration instructions. Students will then search for classes each term on the HCC website. For more information about selecting classes, please see the Selecting Classes topic below.
Students must plan ahead and communicate with their school counselor at least 10 working days prior to HCC's submission deadline to obtain and complete the required paperwork.
Completed documents must be submitted to the DE Portal which closes at midnight on the deadline date. (No late paperwork is accepted)
Registration
Once approved, students may register for courses using the instructions on the approval email.
DE students cannot register using HawkGPS.
Students who fail to meet the registration deadline will not be eligible for dual enrollment courses until the next term.
DE students may not add a new course during the Add/Drop week. For more details see our FAQ section below.
Spring 2025
Event
Date
DE Spring Paperwork Portal Opens
Friday, October 4, 2024 at 8 am
Dual Enrollment Paperwork Submission Deadline
Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11:59 pm - Extended to Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11:59 pm
DE Spring Registration Begins
Monday, November 4, 2024
Registration Deadline for all Spring Terms
Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:59 pm
Spring 2025 Term Begins
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Summer 2025
Event
Date
DE Summer Paperwork Portal Opens
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 8 am
Dual Enrollment Paperwork Submission Deadline
Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:59 pm
DE Summer Registration Begins
Monday, April 7, 2025
Registration Deadline for all Summer Terms
Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:59 pm
Summer Term Begins
Monday, May 12, 2025
Fall 2025
Event
Date
DE Fall Paperwork Portal Opens
Friday, April 18, 2025 at 8 am
Dual Enrollment Paperwork Submission Deadline
Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11:59 pm
DE Fall Registration Begins
TBD
Registration Deadline for all Fall Terms
TBD
Fall Term Begins
Monday, August 18, 2025
Preparing for Classes
Selecting Classes
Students should consult their high school guidance counselor for high school graduation requirements or the Course Equivalency List.
Students can sit down with an HCC Advisor to discuss degree pathways.
Dual Enrollment students are limited to 10 credits per semester and cannot take preparatory or remedial courses, physical education courses, or courses less than 3 credit hours. (1 credit labs and IDS courses may qualify)
Dual Enrollment students DO NOT not use the HawkGPS system to register for classes.
After the Dual Enrollment office approves your paperwork, you will be sent an approval email with registration instructions. You must log into MyHCC, click on Student Forms, and complete and submit a Course Schedule Adjustment form.
If you need to add/drop or withdraw from your courses, you must complete and submit a Course Schedule Adjustment form through Student Forms from MyHCC.
Please consult the HCC Academic Calendar for deadlines to add/drop classes or to withdraw from your classes.
You may not register or make schedule changes through your HawkGPS account in MyHCC. You must use the course selection form that will be emailed to you by the Dual Enrollment Office, and you must email your completed course selection form to the email address that is included in your approval letter.
Frequently Asked Questions
After I register for my courses, what do I do?
Public/charter/private school students: take your schedule back to your high school counselor to make adjustments to your high school schedule and to discuss book ordering.
Home Ed Students: order your textbooks. Home Education students are provided required textbooks from the HCC bookstore. Please wait for 72 hours after you register for courses that your account can be set up by the bookstore to obtain your textbooks. Please bring your student ID with you, and you must visit the campus bookstore that is the same campus where your class is being offered.
What does the Add/Drop period mean for Dual Enrollment students?
All course registrations must be completed by the published deadline each semester (see Dates and Deadlines section above).
The Add/Drop period should be used only to change sections of courses already on your schedule.
Students may not add "new courses" to their schedule after the deadline - For example, if you've registered for ENC 1101 and SLS 1106 during the registration period, you may change the sections of those courses, but you may not add any additional courses.
What happens if I am unsuccessful or withdraw from a course?
Withdraw: Students who drop a class after the published drop date will receive a W on their transcript, and this will count as an attempt of the course. Withdrawing does not affect the student’s high school or college GPA. Dual Enrollment students are eligible for one attempt per course.
Earning a grade below a C: Students who earn a D or an F in a course will be considered "not passing." The grades will go back on their high school transcript and be permanent on their college record.
Students who have earned a W, a WN, or a non-passing grade can use a one-time Dual Enrollment Petition. Students are to submit petitions to the Dual Enrollment office for review, and the student will receive an email whether the petition is approved or denied (this can take up to 6 weeks.)
Please consult the HCC Academic Calendar for deadlines to add/drop your classes or to withdraw from your classes.
Can I take developmental courses as a Dual Enrollment student?
No, Dual Enrollment students may only take college-level courses. Placement test scores should be submitted as early as possible so your eligibility can be determined. DE students must satisfy the prerequisites listed for all courses. The following 5 courses have no prerequisites and are available to DE students, but you must consult with your high school counselor to make sure these satisfy your requirements for graduation:
REA 2505 - Vocabulary Improvement
LIN 1670 - English Grammar and Usage
SLS 1106 - First Year Experience
CGS 2100 - Computer Information Technology and Literacy
CLP 1000 - Psychology of Personal Growth
What is the difference between Dual Enrollment and Early Admissions?
Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment is a program that allows motivated high school students to earn credit toward a postsecondary diploma, certificate, or degree at a Florida public institution and toward a high school diploma.
Students who successfully complete dual enrollment courses will save time toward their college degree and save money with free tuition and, if a public school student, free textbooks. Private and home-schooled students are responsible for instructional materials.
Early Admission
Early Admission students are admitted through the early admission option of dual enrollment when they register at HCC as a full-time student during their senior year of high school. Additional requirements apply – see “Meet Eligibility Requirements.”
Credits for the courses completed satisfactorily at HCC will apply toward both the high school diploma and toward an associate or baccalaureate degree.
The application fee is waived and tuition is waived for early admissions students for all courses taken through this program while they are still in high school. Students must begin Early Admission in the first semester of their senior year.
Who can I speak to for more information about Dual Enrollment?
Dual Enrollment staff can assist you if you have additional questions at dualenrollment@hccfl.edu or 813.253.7976. For faster service, please use the email address during peak times of November - January and April - May.
How can I request accommodations for a disability?
Yes, HCC makes every effort to assist students with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations to ensure access to all academic programs, campus organizations, services and activities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and all state and federal laws protecting individuals with disabilities.
Students are eligible to receive services at HCC if they have been diagnosed with a disability including, but not limited to the following:
Learning Disability
Hearing Impairment
Visual Impairment
Physical Impairment
ADD/ADHD
Alcohol/Drug Abuse
AIDS
Speech/Language Impairment
Psychiatric Disability
Autism Spectrum Disorders
TBI
A student or prospective student requesting academic accommodations must self-identify and provide appropriate documentation of their disability to the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. Students should contact an HCC Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities to discuss documentation guidelines.
Some of the academic accommodations that the College provides to students with disabilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Please note: Students will be in a learning environment that explores a diverse and open range of ideas that requires a mature understanding of multiple perspectives. Students must be able to engage in discussion in a mature and responsible manner.
Students will be attending classes with non-high school-aged students, and many encounter students of various ages and backgrounds while on an HCC campus, including students who may hold criminal records.
Please familiarize yourself with all of the details in the following articulation agreement: