Dual Enrollment enables students to take Harford Community College courses while completing high school.
Experience what it's like to take a college course. Earn both college and high school credit. Explore classes that interest you.
Students can earn transferable credits, shortening the road to a college degree or certification, or they can prepare for a career immediately following high school with college-level and trade certification classes. Dual enrollment exposes students to programs of study and career pathways that help them choose the direction they want to pursue.
Benefits of Dual Enrollment
- Ease the transition from high school to college
- Offset the cost of a college education
- Experience campus life and college atmosphere
- Gain access to Harford Community College resources
- Engage with faculty on a more individual level
- Stand out to potential employers and transfer colleges
Dual Enrollment Programs
Harford Community College offers several distinct programs allowing high school students to take College courses.
High School Onsite Cohorts are groups of high school juniors and seniors taking Harford Community College courses, taught by college faculty, at HCPS high schools during the regular school day. Cohorts start and finish dual enrollment together while working with an HCPS facilitator. Courses offered vary by school; interested students should talk to theirHCPS counselor about available options.
Dual credit students are students taking Harford Community College classes to satisfy high school graduation requirements while also receiving Harford Community College credit. Dual credit students can take classes online or on campus. Students should talk to their HCPS counselor about qualifying courses.
College Only Credit students take Harford Community College classes that are outside of their high school graduation requirements. Classes can be taken online or on campus. This is a great opportunity to earn credits that are transferable to Harford, as well as other colleges and universities (students should check with their advisor regarding transferability). Interested students work with their high school counselor and their HCC assigned Admissions representative for class recommendations.