Virginia Peninsula Community College

The Peninsula’s Community College

Dual Enrollment Orientation

vpcc.edu

What is Dual Enrollment?

Dual Enrollment is a program that provides qualified high school students like you the opportunity to enhance their education by enrolling early in college courses. You will be able to experience college-level courses, explore career options, and shorten the time required to complete a college degree. In most cases, you have the opportunity to earn high school and college credit at the same time.

• Get a head start on achieving your college degree
• Access a wide range of college course options
• Explore potential areas of study before declaring a major
• Challenge yourself academically
• Satisfy high school and college requirements at the same time
• Lower the total cost of your college degree
• Experience the rigor of college coursework while still in high school
• Access all of Virginia Peninsula’s student services and resources

Benefits of Dual Enrollment

• College courses are more difficult and demanding than high school classes
• Grades become a permanent part of your high school and college record
• If you plan to attend a four-year college or university, make sure to check with them about how dual enrollment classes are accepted and applied in your anticipated degree
• Withdrawing from a class can impact your future financial aid
• College classes may include content that is controversial or makes you feel uncomfortable

Things to Consider

Other Differences

between high school and college courses

Schedules – semesters and sessions

Terminology – credit hours, pre-reqs, office hours, mid-terms

Attendance - instructor sets policy

Grading - papers, exams

Expectations – no reminders, no hand-holding

Responsibility – know the material, the syllabus, due dates

Study time – 2-3 hours per credit, per week

Homework – expected, not graded

• Courses taught in the high school: The policies and procedures of the school division may apply. Students will adhere to the policy listed on the course syllabus.

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• Courses taught at Virginia Peninsula: Professors establish their own attendance policies for students to follow. Students may be dropped for non-attendance.

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Attendance

Student Resources

Dual enrollment students have access to the full range of student services and resources available at Virginia Peninsula Community College. These include:

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• Online resources through MyVPCC like Navigate, Gmail, Canvas, and SIS
• Access to dual enrollment coordinators to help you plan for the future and navigate your college experience
• Library resources, including tutoring both in-person and online
• Disability accommodations arranged through our Office of Accessibility oas@vpcc.edu
• Technology support via the Technology Help Desk
• Student ID and parking permit

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MyVPCC

MyVPCC is your online hub for important information.

MyVPCC

Call the Technology Help Desk [825-2709] for help logging in to your account.

MyVPCC

Academic Calendar

The Academic Calendar lists all of the important dates you need to know including:

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• First and last day of classes
• Last date to drop classes for a refund
• Last date to withdraw from a class for a grade of “W”
• And many more important dates and deadlines

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The calendar you follow varies based on where you are taking classes.

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Grades

• The grades of A, B, C and D are passing grades, but only A, B and C transfer to other institutions. The grade of F is a failing grade.
• The quality of performance in any academic course is reported by a letter grade, the assignment of which is the responsibility of the instructor.

A Excellent: 4 grade points per credit

B Good: 3 grade points per credit

C Average: 2 grade points per credit

D Poor: 1 grade point per credit

F Failure: 0 grade points per credit

**Note that Virginia Peninsula does not assign + or – grades

Remember, the grades you earn at college are permanent, and will be seen by employers, University admissions staff, etc.

Withdrawal

• You are strongly encouraged to withdraw from a course if it is likely that you will earn a D or F
• A grade of D will not transfer to another college
• A grade of D or F will become a permanent part of your record and negatively impact your GPA
• A grade of W will become a permanent part of your record but will not negatively impact your GPA

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• Withdrawal deadline are established each semester and vary with the location of the class. You MUST withdraw on or before the established deadline to receive a “W” grade instead of a “D” or “F”

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• ALWAYS speak to the instructor and counselor before you make a decision

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• If you choose to withdraw, contact a dual enrollment coordinator or your high school counselor to discuss the withdrawal process

Student Services

All dual enrollment students have access to the same services as other Virginia Peninsula students. Please take advantage of them to support your success at Virginia Peninsula Community College and beyond!

oas@vpcc.edu

Technology

Help Desk

Student ID card & Parking Permit

Hampton campus: Library Historic Triangle campus: room 115

Student Handbook

As a Virginia Peninsula student, you are expected to be familiar with the Student Handbook and abide by its policies

Virginia Peninsula Community College Student Handbook

https://www.vpcc.edu/about/policy Code of conduct

Dress Code

Scholastic Dishonesty

Two attempt policy

Grade Appeal

Drug and Alcohol policy

Medical emergencies

Weapons policy

Omni Alert system

Gender neutral bathrooms

Parking

Inclement weather

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Much, much more

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When a student turns 18 years old or enters a postsecondary institution at any age, all rights afforded to parents under FERPA transfer to the student. We will not share your information with anyone without your consent – except where allowed by law.

For a list of exceptions and our full FERPA policy, review the FERPA section of the student handbook.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Scholastic dishonesty will not be condoned under any circumstances. It may include:

• Cheating on a test or quiz
• Giving or receiving information; copying others’ work
• Using unauthorized materials during a test
• Collaborating during a test
• Substituting for someone else during a test
• Plagiarizing (submitting another’s work as your own)
• Working with others to complete an assignment unless collaboration was authorized by the instructor

More information about scholastic dishonesty can be found in the handbook.

Scholastic Dishonesty

Report an Incident

Use the Report an Incident link at the bottom of the VPCC homepage to report :

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• Academic dishonesty
• Code of conduct violations
• Disruptive classroom behavior
• Mental or physical health concerns
• Threats
• General concerns
• Discrimination / Sexual misconduct
• Other behavioral concerns

Congratulations! You now know all the basics of life as a college student at Virginia Peninsula Community College.

If you need anything or have any further questions, your Dual Enrollment Coordinators are only a phone call or email away. We’re excited to watch you succeed here at

Virginia Peninsula

the Peninsula’s Community College!

Thanks for completing DE Orientation!

Dual Enrollment Coordinators

Available to help with all your dual enrollment needs

Maggie Haley HCS, NHREC

Hampton Campus haleym@vpcc.edu

Linda Hubbard YCSD, WJCC, GSST

Historic Triangle Campus hubbardl@vpcc.edu

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Camiel Sims NNPS, PCS, Private schools

Historic Triangle Campus simsc@vpcc.edu

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By appointment: phone, zoom, in person

Virginia Peninsula Community College Dual Enrollment Orientation Quiz

1. Dual enrollment gives a student the opportunity to earn high school and college credit at the same time? True or False

2. Grades earned through dual enrollment are a permanent part of your high school and college record?

True or False

3. _______________ is the online platform for Virginia Peninsula Community College.

• Blackboard
• Canvas
• Foxpro

4. All communications from the college will be sent to your VPCC Gmail account. True or False

5. A student should check his or her VPCC student Gmail account at least once every:

• Week
• Semester
• Day

6. In SIS a student can view his/her schedule, grades, and pay for classes. True or False

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7. ______________ can help a student keep track of important tasks, explore major and career interests, create and academic plan and make an appointment with an advisor.

• Oracle
• SIS
• Navigate

8. All dual enrolled students have access to the same services as other Virginia Peninsula students. True or False

9. Student Services at VPCC include:

• Library Resources
• Tutoring
• Disability Support Services
• All of the above

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10. VPCC professors establish their own Attendance Policies. True or False

11. FERPA regulations require VPCC to share your academic information with your parents True or False

12. The VPCC Student Handbook explains what constitutes Scholastic Dishonesty. True or False