Dual Credit Programs

Dual Credit Programs

The Dual Credit programs allow students to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school. Students may become eligible for the awarding of college credit based on scores obtained in the year-end examinations and through taking college-level classes either in their high school or at colleges and universities.

Programs Allowing Dual Credit Through Standardized Examinations

Advanced Placement (AP)
International Baccalaureate (IB)
University of Cambridge International Examinations

Programs Allowing Dual Credit Through College Course Enrollment

Running Start
Tech Prep
College in the High School
Early College
Gateway to College
Career Link—South Seattle Community College Career Link Program
Technical College Direct Funded Enrollment Programs

The HECB College Credit in High School Web site provides extensive information on dual credit programs, including links to individual college policies and Web sites.

This site also features tables, available through the links below, showing how AP test scores translate into possible college credits.

The site also provides background on the Launch Year legislation passed in 2011, which has the goal of enabling Washington high school students to earn at least a year of college credit by the time they graduate.

Additional Information

Contact Dual Credit Programs
Mike Hubert, Guidance & Counseling Director
mike.hubert@k12.wa.us
(360) 725-0415

Old Capitol Building, PO Box 47200, 600 Washington St. S.E., Olympia, WA 98504-7200 (360) 725-6000 TTY (360) 664-3631
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