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What is Dual Enrollment?

Dual enrollment is a coursework acceleration program that allows qualified secondary school students to begin postsecondary coursework without paying tuition and fees, while earning credits toward their high school diploma at the same time. Dual enrollment is established by law (Florida Statute 1007.271) for public, private, charter, and home-school secondary students.

Eligibility

For any student to be eligible for dual enrollment at UWF, students must meet the following general admissions requirements:

• Attained grade level of at least sixth through twelfth, Section 1007.271(2) F.S.
• Earned a minimum of no less than three high school core academic credits.
• Possess a minimum, unweighted GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
• Have already taken the PERT or one of the following entrance exams for a course that would require academic placement:
  • PERT minimum scores: Reading-106; Writing-103; Math-114
  • Next-Generation ACCUPLACER, The College Board (through July 2022) minimum scores: Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS)-242; Reading-245; Writing-253
  • Next-Generation ACCUPLACER, The College Board (Since August 2022) minimum scores: Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS)-261; Reading-256; Writing-253
  • SAT or Digital SAT minimum scores: Math-480; Reading and Writing-490
  • ACT minimum scores: Reading-19; English-17; Math-19
  • CLT minimum scores: Sum of Verbal Reasoning and Grammar/ Writing Sections-38; Quantitative Reasoning Section-16

Homeschool students must also provide proof of enrollment as noted in Florida Statute 1007.271, section (13)(a) to participate in the dual enrollment program. An eligible homeschool student must meet the following general admissions requirements:

• Provide proof of enrollment in a home education program pursuant to s. 1002.41.
• Be responsible for his or her own transportation unless provided for in the articulation agreement.
• Sign a home education articulation agreement.

The proof of eligibility and articulation agreement will be part of the application process and will be requested at that time. Eligibility ends when a student graduates high school or meets an ineligible status.

Articulation Agreements

An articulation agreement is required to participate in the dual enrollment program at the University of West Florida. Agreements are made with the specific school districts, private schools, or individual homeschooled students within the State of Florida. Schools and home education outside of Florida are not eligible for dual enrollment at UWF. These agreements outline the specifics of dual enrollment eligibility, participation, expectations, funding requirements, and more. If your school does not have an articulation agreement on file, you can submit a request to our office and we can reach out to initiate an agreement if the opportunity is viable. Agreements may vary among districts or private schools should the respective parties have additional requirements for participation in the program.

All homeschool students will enter upon the same individual agreement outlining the states minimum requirements for dual enrollment along with UWF’s terms.Please be sure to review the individual agreements based on your school enrollment to best understand the expectations of your participation in the dual enrollment program.

To determine if your school has an active agreement on file, you can contact your high school guidance counselor or view our list of active UWF Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreements.