Dual Credit Overview

According to The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), Dual credit allows a high school student to earn college credit and high school credit concurrently. Academic dual credit in Grand Prairie ISD may be awarded through various partnering institution of higher learning, while our Career and Technology dual credit is awarded through DCCCD. For more details about what is dual credit visit the Texas Education Agency Dual Credit Frequently Asked Questions.  

Dual Credit Partners Include:

• University of Texas at Arlington
• The University of North Texas at Dallas
• Mountain View College
• North Lake College
• University of Texas (OnRamps) | OnRamps FAQ | OnRamps Brochure

Our dual credit programs allow a high school student to earn college credit and high school credit concurrently. The dual credit video, presentation slides, and handbook below are designed to guide and inform you as you navigate the dual credit enrollment process.

Dual Credit Handbook and Applications

Starting College in High School 

Starting College in High School (Spanish) 

GPISD Dual Credit Handbook

Dual Credit Forms - North Lake College

Dual Credit Forms - Mountain View College

Dual Credit Courses in GPISD 

GPISD Dual Credit Courses Articulated with Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD)

GPISD Dual Credit Courses Articulated with University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)

GPISD Dual Credit Courses Articulated with University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTDallas)