Dual Enrollment (DE)/Dual Credit (DC)/Early College (EC) programs can be beneficial for students who have disabilities. Increased autonomy, a change of environment and flexibility are a few of the reasons students may seek to start their college career early.
Students who are dual-enrolled can also gain necessary advocacy skills as they explore and determine their disability-related needs while maintaining their connection to high school and family support systems.
Things to Know
- Your high school will not include your Individualized Education Program (IEP)/504 Plan with application materials for college. You must supply this information to the Access Office.
- Accommodations in all college classes are based on ADA/504 regulations and College policy and procedure (G.08).
- There are no course “modifications” at the college level, but students may still have IEP modifications at their home school for non-college courses.
- DE/DC/EC students are responsible for completing the same coursework in the same timeframe as all students (unless otherwise noted on Instructor Notification).
- Students are expected to follow Access policy and procedure regarding accommodation requests and implementation, including proper notification to professors.
- Parents and schools have limited rights to access student information, including communication with professors.
- Read and understand your Dual Enrollment Authorization Form.
Things to Consider
- Time constraints: Do not pack your schedule so tightly that you cannot take advantage of meetings with Access staff, Assistive Technology, professor office hours, tutoring and other campus supports you may need.
- Course scheduling: If you need extended testing time, plan accordingly. Typically, students with disabilities complete exams in the campus testing centers the same time and day as their classmates.
- Collaboration: Help us connect with your IEP team to ensure you have a smooth transition.
- Personal responsibility: Once you begin college courses, you are considered an adult. Access staff is here to guide and assist, but we need you to let us know you are here!