Frequently Asked Questions

This page is designed to answer frequently asked questions about the requirements, expectations, processes, and services available to you as a college student through dual credit.

 

What's the difference between ACADEMIC and CAREER & TECHNICAL classes?

 

CAREER & TECHNICAL DUAL CREDIT

ACADEMIC DUAL CREDIT

Definition

Skill Specific

Academic Transfer

Where do I take the courses?

At your high school or at any Navarro College campus

At your high school or at any Navarro College campus

How much does it cost?

Some Career & Technical Dual Credit courses are FREE!

Regular tuition & fees

Testing Requirements

Minimum TSI completion in applicable discipline.

Minimum TSI completion in applicable discipline.

How many dual credit courses can I take per semester?

Maximum of 18 credit hours with both career & technical and academic courses per semester.

Maximum of 18 academic credit hours per semester.

Which degree plans will courses apply to?

Career & Technical (AAS) degree and/or certificate

Career & Technical (AAS) degree or an Academic (AA / AS) major

Transferability

Only applies to certificates or Applied Arts & Science degrees.

Core Curriculum: Transfers to any Texas state college/university. Most courses transfer, but specifics should be discussed with the university.

How are grades applied?

Grade and credit hours are immediately applied to a Navarro College transcript.

Grade and credit hours are immediately applied to a Navarro College transcript.

 

 

Will I receive transfer credit for my courses at Navarro College?

Navarro College awards credit for most college-level courses taken as dual credit if the course credit is posted on an official college transcript from a regionally accredited college or university. Exception: Credit for college work that involves remedial or highly technical content may not be accepted. We have no limit on the number of dual credits accepted. General education courses are more likely to be accepted than credit for major-specific courses. Check with the academic department, however, before assuming your dual credit will count toward your major. Please use our Transfer Equivalency Guide to see how your credit transfers to Navarro College.

 

 

The courses are on my High School transcript. Can't you use that?

No, because your high school transcript shows the high school credit that you earned. We must have your college transcript to verify the college credit.

 

 

Am I required to provide transcripts showing college credit, even if I don't want to?

Yes. It is important that we know about all college courses that you have taken. Failing to provide us with this information is considered falsification of records and may result in denial of admission or enrollment.

 

 

What if I have taken advanced placement (AP) exams?

It’s possible to gain Navarro College college credit, depending on your AP test score. Students must contact The College Board to request an original copy of their score report be sent directly to the Office of Admissions. We typically do not receive scores for AP exams taken by seniors until mid-summer. View our Advanced Placement (AP) credit web page for more information.