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CTE Dual Credit

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

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What is Dual Credit?

A high school CTE class that allows you to earn high school and college credit at the same time.

Highline Public Schools CTE Dual Credit College Partners:

Highline College

Green River College

Renton Technical College

Highline Public Schools CTE

Dual Credit Classes:

Highline Public Schools CTE

Dual Credit Classes:

Who can earn CTE Dual Credit?

How do I earn this college credit?

Is this really college credit?

Yes!
Claimed college credit will appear on college transcript as if you took the class at the college
Credits may count towards your certificate, degree, elective credits, and may be transferable
Now, you’re a college student, saving time and money, and gaining registration priority!

How Much Does it Cost?

Enrollment (application) is free in all Washington public two-year and four-year colleges
Claimed college credits are free

Will my high school grade transfer to my college transcript?

Green River College: Yes. The high school grade is calculated with the college GPA
Highline College: No. The course is listed separately on the transcript and does not impact college GPA
Renton Technical College: No. a “C” indicating C for Credit earned is posted to the transcript and does not impact college GPA

If I’m not planning on attending the college my CTE class has credit with, can those credits count at the college I enroll at?

If a student is interested in transferring the articulated course/s to other colleges or universities, please keep in mind that colleges and universities have the right and authority to determine program requirements and course offerings in accordance with their institutional missions. Please refer to the individual college or university's admission requirements and process for transferable credits and any applicable fees.