HTHS Dual Enrollment Information

Hewitt-Trussville High School’s Dual Enrollment Program allows qualified high school students to enroll in college courses and receive both high school and college credit for the same course. These courses allow students to meet high school graduation requirements while simultaneously earning college credit.

To Participate in Dual Enrollment at HTHS:

• Grade Level: Students must be in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade.
• GPA: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for most academic courses.
• Career Tech: A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for Career Tech dual enrollment courses.
• Auburn First: Requires a minimum 3.5 GPA.
• Prerequisites: Students must meet any specific course requirements set by the partnering institutions.

Trussville City Schools has agreements with the following institutions:

• Jefferson State Community College
• University of Alabama - UA Early College
• Auburn University - Auburn First
• University of Alabama in Huntsville
• Jacksonville State University

Grade Weighting:

• Approved Dual Enrollment courses are given an additional weight of one quality point (1.0).
• Note: Starting with the Class of 2029 cohort, each dual enrollment course will receive a 0.5 quality point unless otherwise approved by administration.
• Permanent Record: Grades earned count toward both the student’s high school and college GPA. These grades become part of both your permanent high school and college transcripts.
• Course Limits: No more than twelve (12) college credit hours may be considered for high school GPA calculation.
• Core Classes: Dual Enrollment courses do not replace the four required high school core classes unless approved by a counselor/administrator prior to enrollment.
• Tracking Grades: Parents and students cannot track Dual Enrollment progress in PowerSchool. Grades and attendance must be viewed through the student’s account at the partnering institution.

• Students are required to pay college tuition for dual enrollment classes directly to the college/university.
• Prices typically range between $100–$700 for a 3-credit-hour course, though this varies by institution. Please visit the specific college’s website for current tuition and scholarship information.

Verify: Use the Student Dual Enrollment Checklist to follow the steps for enrollment each semester.

Apply: Complete the college’s enrollment requirements (application, send transcript, etc.).

Approval: Submit the 2026-2027 HTHS Dual Enrollment Agreement Form to the HTHS Dual Enrollment Coordinator.

Prerequisites: Students must meet any specific course requirements set by the partnering institution

Contact our Dual Enrollment Coordinator, Mrs. Morris, at 205-228-4103 or jessica.morris@tcsk12.us if you have any questions regarding the dual enrollment process.