What Classes Should I Take with Dual Enrollment?

Most people know what dual enrollment classes are, but what classes should I take for dual enrollment? And how many dual enrollment classes can I take?

(And if you're unsure what dual enrollment is, click here!) What's often the case is students taking one or two general education classes, but the best thing about dual enrollment is how personalized it can be.

Congruently taking college courses while in high school is just another way of getting ahead, so how do you want to get ahead?

Some of the most popular courses for dual enrollment are:

Generally, dually enrolling in core classes is recommended because of their ease in coursework and transferability. But if taking credits required for your major is what will help you get ahead, then go for it.

Just keep in mind that dual enrollment is an extra load of work to an already busy high school schedule. While depending on the program, most colleges will have a hard cap on the number of credits high schoolers can take, usually below twelve.

But even two more classes at a college level will be a lot, especially if the higher level of schooling is new to the student. Having a strong support system both personally and academically is essential for success.

That's why online college courses are the future of dual enrollment. While retaining a high standard of education, they allow for flexibility and transferability. And at Portage Learning, every course is created and taught by college professors with a student success team there at each step.

So online or in-person, that's what makes dual enrollment such a great opportunity to get ahead, you decide what classes are needed for your career.

Interested in Online Dual Enrollment?

Portage Learning's courses are all asynchronous, meaning they can be started and taken at any time. Our courses have been transferred to over 2,500 institutions and counting. Start dual enrollment now and make college credits count before graduation!

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FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

How many Dual Enrollment Classes should I take in High School?

Most schools have a certain limit to the amount of classes they allow students to take. This is typically 12 credit hours, so three to four classes per semester. However, it is recommended that high school students start with one or two classes to ease into it.

What are the most popular dual enrollment classes?

Students will either take a general education class or a pre-major course in dual enrollment. Some of these classes are:

Can I take Dual Enrollment classes online?

Yes! Portage Learning offers dual enrollment classes completely online, allowing students to learn at their own pace. Portage Learning has successfully transferred to over 2,000 universities nationwide and has the flexibility high school students need when it comes to dual enrollment.