How to Apply and Register for Dual Credit Courses
The following items must be submitted to the registrar’s office at any NCTC campus:
1. Application - Students may submit an application to NCTC through ApplyTexas. Paper applications are also accepted and are available at the NCTC Registrar’s Office.
2.Transcript- An official high school transcript will be needed. Faxed transcripts are not permitted.
3. Proof of TSI Eligibility - Test scores from any of the following tests can be used to verify TSI eligibility: TAKS, PSAT, Plan, ACT, or SAT. If high school test scores do not meet eligibility requirements, scores from THEA or Compass tests may also be used. Contact NCTC Counseling and Testing Office for information on these tests.
4. Dual Credit Registration Form is
required for enrollment in dual credit course/s. This form must include: course ID(s), section number(s), term code,
signature of student, school administrator, and parent. Students may obtain this form from their high school counselor or the NCTC registrar’s office. NOTE: Students are required to submit a new dual credit request form each semester.
5. Proof of Meningitis Immunization - Vaccination must be current, within the last 5 years.
Documentation of vaccination should be sent to the Registrar's Office or
brought at the time of registration.
Test
| Score | Partial Scores** | Validity |
| THEA | No composite/
combined score | 270 – Math 220 – Writing 230 – Reading | |
| COMPASS | No composite/
combined score | 60 – Algebra Section - Math 59 – Writing 5 – Writing - Essay 81 – Reading | |
| ACT | 23 composite | 19 – Math 19 – English – Writing 19 – English – Reading | 5 years from date of test |
| SAT | 1070 combined | 500 – Math 500 – Critical Reading (Verbal)
Reading and Writing | 5 years from date of test |
| TAAS | No composite/
combined
score applies | 86 – Math 1770 – Writing 89 – Reading | 3 years from date of test |
| Exit-level TAKS (*11th grade)
scores exempt students from
state-mandated testing and
allow enrollment in dual credit
courses in their senior year. | 2200 Math 2200 English/
Language Arts, with a
writing sub-score of at
least 3 | 2200 – Math 2200 and sub-score of 3 English/LA – Writing 2200 and sub-score of 3 English/LA – Reading | 3 years from date of test |
*10th Grade TAKS scores can be used as a waiver for dual credit courses only (2200 Math and English/
Language Arts, with a writing sub-score of at least 3). The student can not be exempt by 10th grade scores for non-dual credit course work. |
| *PSAT/NMSQT- combined score of 107(Critical Reading and Math sections ONLY) with a score of 50 on the subject relevant to the course to be taken |
| *PLAN (a pre ACT test)- composite 23 with a 19 or higher in Mathematics or English |
| *Used as a waiver for Dual Credit Courses Only **Students may receive partial exemptions for reading, writing, or math. **Partial exemptions are granted only on tests taken on or after April 2004 |
For a registration checklist, go to Registration Checklist