Dual Credit

Dual Credit is a program in which an eligible high school student enrolls in a college course(s), and receives credit for the course(s) from both the college and high school.

The Dual Credit program is a joint program between NISD & Northwest Vista College (NVC).

• NVC is an accredited school - colleges and universities that accept regional accreditation will accept the college credit earned
• Courses are taught on HCHS campus and are aligned with college level curriculum
• There is no cost to take these classes!!!

To learn more about the program, visit these two links:

• Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
• NVC Dual Credit Program

Below are the courses offered for the 26-27 school year.

Dual Credit courses are labeled as "D" on student course cards.

NISD has established district-wide eligibility requirements in order to ensure student success; first-time dual credit students must meet ONE of these requirements.

If you are selecting any Dual Credit courses for next year, AND

this is your FIRST TIME in Dual Credit, you will need to complete an enrollment process.

Students currently enrolled in Dual Credit courses DO NOT need to reapply.

ENROLLMENT STEPS FOR FIRST TIME DC STUDENTS OR PREVIOUSLY ENROLLED, BUT SKIPPED A YEAR:

1. Submit the Alamo College High School Programs Dual Credit Application for Fall 2026 term
2. Create student ACES account (instructions will be emailed by Northwest Vista College) AND complete the DCSO (Dual Credit Student Orientation)
3. Turn in Parent Consent Form to Ms. Orozco (room 211)
4. Registration (Course Selection in January)
5. Eligibility and Confirmation (Done by Ms. Orozco)

NOTE: On Step 6 of DCSO, if the video doesn't play, click HERE to view the Title IX Training Orientation.

Once you have created your ACES account, you can obtain your student ID from the Student Life Office. Here are the NVC Campus Resources you have access to.

Contact Ms. Orozco at denise.orozco@nisd.net, or 210-397-5440.