Dual Credit and OnRamps

  • What is Dual Credit?

    TAMU logoThe Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) defines dual credit as a system in which an eligible high school student enrolls in college course(s) and receives credit for the course(s) from both the college and high school. Dual credit courses may be taught on the high school campus by an approved instructor or on the college campus. Dual credit courses include both academic and technical courses.

    Benefits of Taking Dual Credit Courses

    • Gain first-hand experience with college-level work while attending high school
    • Transition more smoothly between high school and college
    • Transfer credits earned in high school to Texas public colleges and universities
    • Complete a postsecondary degree faster
    • Save money on college tuition

    GPISD Dual Credit Partners

    • Texas A&M University at Commerce
      • GPISD Dual Credit Courses Articulated with Texas A&M University at Commerce
    • Dallas College
      • GPISD Dual Credit Courses Articulated with Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD)
    • University of Texas at Arlington
      • GPISD Dual Credit Courses Articulated with University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
    • University of Texas (OnRamps courses- see below)

    Dual Credit Course Offerings

    GPISD offers the following TAMU-C dual credit courses (course availability varies per GPISD campus):

    • ENGL 1301- College Reading & Writing
    • ENGL 1302- Written Argument/Research
    • ENGL 2326- Intro to Literature
    • ENGL 2331- Lit of Western World
    • ECON 2301- United States Government and Politics
    • PSCI 2305- Principles of Macroeconomics
    • ARTS 1301- Art Appreciation
    • COMS 1311- Fundamentals of Public Speaking

    College Credit and Transferability

    College credits earned with a grade of C- or above that fulfill Core Curriculum requirements are required by law to transfer to any public colleges or universities in Texas. Private and out-of-state colleges and universities may also accept credit transfers subject to their policy. Please contact the universities and colleges you are interested in to learn how your credits will transfer. Students who earn college credit will be required to send their TAMU-C transcript to colleges that they apply to for post-high school enrollment. Accepted credits will appear on an official university transcript with the final college letter grade, which may factor into a student’s college GPA depending on the college’s policies.

    Student Resources

    Texas A&M University-Commerce Supporting Resources

    • Tutor.com - Tutor.com is a free resource to all enrolled students at TAMU-C. They are available 24/7! Please reach out to Jodi White jodi.white@tamuc.edu if you have any other questions about tutoring.
    • MyLeo Online (D2L Brightspace) FAQs
      Questions about myLeo Online? (D2L Brightspace) - Contact the Office of Academic Technology, Monday-Friday between 8am and 5pm by calling (903)886-5511, or emailing them at online@tamuc.edu
    • Schedule a campus tour - The best way to learn about Texas A&M-Commerce is to visit campus! You can explore our spectacular facilities, including academic buildings and the student center during your visit. You can also meet A&M-Commerce students and learn about the numerous opportunities that await you. https://www.tamuc.edu/freshmen/visit/
    • TAMU-C Academic Calendar

    What is OnRamps?

    OnRampsGrand Prairie ISD offers OnRamps dual enrollment courses to students—giving them access to high-quality, college-level courses early in their academic careers. OnRamps students are enrolled in two separate courses: a high school course taught by a GPISD teacher—who receives yearlong, research-based professional learning and development on the most effective techniques and technologies used in classrooms today—and an online, distance college course taught by a faculty member or college “Instructor of Record."  Students receive separate grades for the high school and college courses. The work and grades between the high school course and college course are kept separate and do not influence the other. In both courses, students are challenged with rigorous content, encouraged to take ownership of their learning, and prepared with the skills they need to support their transition beyond high school.

    Benefits of Taking OnRamps Courses

    • Expectations of a college course within the familiarity of their high school classroom
    • Learning effective collegiate study habits, gaining independence, and developing key interpersonal communication skills
    • Opportunity to earn college credit transferable to most public colleges and universities
    • Complete a postsecondary degree faster
    • Save money on college tuition

    OnRamps Course Offerings

    GPISD offers the following OnRamps courses (course availability varies per GPISD campus):

    College Credit and Transferability

    Students can earn transferable college credit through their OnRamps course. Students who earn college credit have the choice to accept or decline the credit based on their college goals. Accepted credits will appear on an official university transcript with the final college letter grade, which may factor into a student’s college GPA depending on the college’s policies. Students who decline credit will not have a university transcript and declining credit has no impact on a student’s financial aid status.

    College credits earned with a grade of C- or above that fulfill Core Curriculum requirements are required by law to transfer to any public colleges or universities in Texas. Private and out-of-state colleges and universities have also accepted credit transfers, based on their varying policies. More information on college credit can be found on the OnRamps website.

    Student Eligibility

    OnRamps courses give students the opportunity to experience college before college! Students are not required to complete a placement assessment (such as TSI) or application to enroll in any OnRamps course, though they may have to complete a high school pre-requisite course or two to ensure they are fully prepared for the material. Click on the course names above for more information on any required prerequisites.

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