Concurrent Enrollment

Policy Statement 

For complete information about enrolling at Durham Tech, please refer to our Admissions Policy.

Procedure

Durham Tech is supportive of concurrent enrollment for high school students. The college encourages interested high school students who have progressed beyond the normal high school curriculum to take college-level courses at Durham Tech.

Credit Courses

High school students interested in curriculum courses have the following options:

Career and College Promise

Career and College Promise (CCP) provides seamless dual enrollment educational opportunities for eligible North Carolina high school students in order to accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that lead to college transfer or provide entry-level job skills. There are three separate options for CCP.

• College Transfer (CT) Pathway: For students planning to continue their education beyond high school to achieve an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree at a community college or university.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway: For students to begin a certification or diploma program in a specific career or technical area.
• Cooperative Innovative High School (CIHS): For students at Middle College High School, City of Medicine Academy, and Durham School of Technology.

Gateway to College

Gateway to College at Durham Tech Community College is an educational option for Durham Public Schools (DPS) students who have dropped out of high school but have a desire to get back on track and earn a diploma. What makes Gateway to College truly unique is that our students will not only have a second chance to earn a high school diploma, but Gateway participants will also be earning college credits.

Continuing Education Courses

High school students interested in continuing education courses or short-term credentials have the option of choosing select Workforce Continuing Education Career and College Promise Pathways.

To be eligible for dual enrollment in a continuing education course(s), students must be:

• Enrolled in a high school approved to offer the Workforce Continuing Education Career and College Promise Pathway selected; and
• Making satisfactory progress toward high school graduation

Certain continuing education coursework may have additional enrollment requirements. Students should consult with the Program Coordinator of the specific program they are interested in pursuing.

Tuition and fees are not exempt for continuing education or self-support courses. High school students are responsible for book costs and/or other supplies for all courses unless the high school or the college offers financial assistance and support.