Dual Enrollment
What is Dual Enrollment?
Dual Enrollment provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit from Quincy College while they are still in high school. Students are introduced to the academic expectations and rigor of a college course, while still receiving the support of high school instructors and counselors. Students save both time and money by participating in dual enrollment courses at their high school. Quincy College works with the high schools to ensure that the dual enrollment courses align with the curriculum, learning outcomes, and cover the same content as the Quincy College course.
Additionally, Quincy College faculty and staff support the dual enrollment high school instructors by offering feedback and resources to help guarantee that we are providing dual enrollment students with the best possible academic experience that reflects a Quincy College education. Interested students should work with their high school guidance/school counselor to determine if dual enrollment is right for them.
Benefits of Dual Enrollment:
Cost Savings
On average, students save over $500 per three-credit course when they enroll in a dual enrollment course with Quincy College. Students can also enroll in more than one dual enrollment course in a single academic year, which allows them to earn even more credits and enjoy additional savings on college tuition.
Academic Credits
The credits that students earn through dual enrollment are the same as any other academic credit that is earned in college. To that end, dual enrollment students will receive a Quincy College transcript upon completion of their dual enrollment course(s). So long as the student earns a final grade of a “C” or better, then they will receive Quincy College credits for their dual enrollment course(s). Also, most dual enrollment courses are the equivalent of a three-credit college course.
Transferability
By earning college credit through dual enrollment courses, students can transfer this credit to many four-year colleges and universities. In addition, some high schools offer dual enrollment courses to both high school juniors and seniors, which gives students the opportunity to earn a substantial amount of college credits before graduating from high school. While the transferability of college credit is evaluated by the school that the student is transferring to, Quincy College has several articulation agreements with four-year schools that accept Quincy College credit.
Additionally, Quincy College’s Academic Advisors are available to assist dual enrollment students with any questions that they have regarding credit transferability. We of course also encourage dual enrollment students to continue earning Quincy College credits after high school by enrolling at Quincy College to pursue their degree. With dual enrollment credits, students can jumpstart their education towards their Associates Degree at Quincy College, while receiving the holistic academic and professional support they need to continue their education or enter a specific job industry.
New Dual Enrollment Courses/Partners
Quincy College looks forward to expanding its dual enrollment partnerships and course offerings with the high school communities. To propose a new Dual Enrollment Course or partnership with Quincy College contact Kendall Doty.
Questions?
Kendall Doty, Dual Enrollment Program Coordinator
[email protected] | (617) 984-1727
How to get started
If your high school is considering a dual enrollment partnership with Quincy College, we encourage you to take the following steps:
- Begin to consider which courses your high school may be interested in offering as dual enrollment courses. These are often introductory, honors-level courses that students typically need to take during their first year of college. For example, Precalculus, Anatomy & Physiology, and General Psychology are some of our more common offerings.
- Consider the stakeholders within the high school community. Who should be a part of this conversation? Who will be involved in this initiative?
- Think about the instructors who will teach these courses at the high school. Dual enrollment instructors must have a master’s degree in the academic discipline, or in a related discipline, or have specific approval from the appropriate Quincy College academic department and school Dean.
To discuss details surrounding instructors, course alignment, and partnership planning, contact Kendall Doty at [email protected] or (617) 984-1727.
How do students register and pay for Dual Enrollment courses?
Students will be provided with a unique link to the online Dual Enrollment application and registration form. Quincy College will work directly with the high school designated liaison to facilitate the marketing and registration process for students interested in dual enrollment. Dual enrollment courses have a fee of $350 for three credits and $450 for four credits. Students will be able to complete payment online in the QC Portal or over the phone once their application is processed and their enrollment goes through.
Is there a registration deadline?
Yes, students must register and pay by the deadline in order to receive dual enrollment credits. Although most high school dual enrollment courses run for the full length of the academic year, there are some dual enrollment courses that run for a half year. Please check with your high school to see if you have an earlier deadline than the final deadline which is June 15, 2027. We are not able to issue credits retroactively.
Final Registration & Payment Deadline: June 15, 2027
Are there requirements that a student must meet in order to participate in dual enrollment?
Yes, students are required to meet the following criteria in order to earn dual enrollment credits:
- Students must earn a “C” (73) or above in the class.
- Students must maintain a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). A student with a GPA below 3.0 can still participate in the program with a letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor explaining that the course is an appropriate fit.
- Students must register and pay by the deadline.
Do high school students have to attend class at the Quincy College campus?
No, all dual enrollment courses take place at the student’s high school. The high school curriculum is aligned with the Quincy College course to ensure that students are still meeting the same learning outcomes and covering the same content as they would if they were taking the course directly with Quincy College.
Do dual enrollment students need to apply to Quincy College after they graduate from high school?
While Quincy College hopes that students consider Quincy College a viable option during their college search, it is not a requirement in order for the student to participate in dual enrollment. However, our dual enrollment students do often receive additional savings and opportunities if they attend Quincy College after participating in the dual enrollment program.
How are dual enrollment credits applied at college?
Typically, credits can be applied in one of three ways:
- Specific course equivalent
- General education requirement
- Elective credit
Students must confirm with the institution they are attending if and/or how they will apply dual enrollment credits. To view a non-exhaustive list of institutions that have accepted Quincy College dual enrollment credits in previous years, please visit our College Transferability tab.
What opportunities are available for high school parents and families to learn more about the dual enrollment program?
This year, Quincy College is excited to offer virtual Dual Enrollment Information Sessions for students and families that attend one of our partner high schools! These sessions are intended to offer more details about the program and to provide a space for live Q&A discussions. Additionally, Quincy College works with our high school partners to ensure that updates and information about dual enrollment are regularly shared with parents and families of high school students. In the past, Quincy College has also hosted programs for parents and families to visit campus and learn more about dual enrollment and other opportunities available to high school students.
We look forward to serving you and your students through our dual enrollment program.
Questions?
Kendall Doty, Dual Enrollment Program Coordinator
[email protected] | (617) 984-1727
College Transferability
| Partial List of Schools That Have Accepted Dual Enrollment Credits* | |
|---|---|
| Assumption University | Quinsigamond Community College |
| Babson College | Regis College |
| Bay Path University | Rochester Institute of Technology |
| Boston University | Roger Williams University |
| Brandeis University | Sacred Heart University |
| Bridgewater State University | Saint Anselm College |
| Bristol Community College | Saint Michael’s College |
| Bryant University | Salem State University |
| Bunker Hill Community College | Salve Regina University |
| Cambridge College** | Simmons University |
| Cape Cod Community College | Southern New Hampshire University** |
| Clark University | Stonehill College |
| Clemson University | Stony Brook University |
| Colby-Sawyer College | Suffolk Community College |
| Curry College** | Suffolk University |
| Elon University | University of Central Florida |
| Emmanuel College** | University of Cincinnati |
| Excelsior University | University of Connecticut |
| Fisher College** | University of Denver |
| Fitchburg State College | University of Maine |
| Framingham State University | University of Massachusetts Amherst |
| Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology | University of Massachusetts Boston** |
| Georgia State University | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth |
| Gordon College | University of Massachusetts Lowell |
| Hofstra University | University of Maryland |
| Lasell University | University of Miami |
| Lesley University** | University of Mississippi |
| MassBay Community College | University of New Hampshire |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | University of North Carolina |
| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences | University of Rhode Island |
| MassArt | University of Tampa |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | University of Vermont |
| Massasoit Community College | Villanova University |
| Merrimack College | Wellesley College |
| Michigan State University | Wentworth Institute of Technology |
| Mount Holyoke College | West Chester University |
| National University** | West Virginia University |
| Nichols College | Western Kentucky University |
| Northeastern College of Professional Studies** | William James College** |
| Quinnipiac University | Worcester State University |
| * | Each institution has its own policy for Dual Enrollment credits. Students must confirm with the institution they are planning to attend if and/or how their dual enrollment credits will be applied. |
| ** | Indicates that Quincy College has an Articulation Agreement with the school. |
Questions?
Kendall Doty, Dual Enrollment Program Coordinator
[email protected] | (617) 984-1727
High School Partners
Earn college credit from Quincy College while still in high school. Get introduced to the academic expectations and rigor of a college course.
| High School Partners |
|---|
| Abington High School |
| Archbishop Williams High School |
| Bais Yaakov of Boston High School |
| Braintree High School |
| Brockton High School |
| CATS Academy |
| Digital Ready |
| Duxbury High School |
| Hanover High School |
| Hingham High School |
| Holbrook High School |
| Hull High School |
| Mansfield High School |
| Marshfield High School |
| Milton High School |
| Norton High School |
| North Quincy High School |
| Oliver Ames High School |
| Quincy High School |
| Scituate High School |
| South Shore Charter Public School |
| South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School |
| The Woodward School for Girls |
| Weymouth High School |
| Whitman-Hanson Regional High School |
Resources
Dual Enrollment Info Sessions
Quincy College is excited to offer virtual dual enrollment information sessions for students and families that attend one of our partner high schools! These sessions are intended to offer more details about the program and to provide a space for live Q&A discussions. DE information sessions are scheduled for the following dates this fall, and please note that you will receive the Zoom link the day before.
- Wednesday, October 14 @ 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
- Thursday, November 12 @ 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
- Tuesday, December 8 @ 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
Forms
Questions?
Kendall Doty, Dual Enrollment Program Coordinator
[email protected] | (617) 984-1727
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