Dual Enrollment Programs
Dual Enrollment

Overview

Dual enrollment is a type of Early College Program that allows secondary students to take postsecondary coursework and simultaneously earn credit toward a high school diploma, a career certificate, an industry certification, or an associate or baccalaureate degree at a Florida public or eligible private institution.

Program Highlights

• Earn Dual Credit: Gain both high school and college credit simultaneously.
• Flexible Learning Options: Take classes in-person, online, or at the high school.
• Dedicated Advisors: Access college advisors for program guidance.
• Free College Classes and Textbooks: No cost for college classes or textbooks.
• Local Partnerships: DirectConnect to UCF®, K-12 articulation.

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a school within Lake or Sumter County.
• Currently in grade 6th – 12th.
• 3.0 unweighted high school GPA.
• Completed at least two high-school-level classes.
• Academic college readiness as demonstrated through scores on a common placement test.

We accept the following types of dual enrollment students:

Public School DE: Students that attend any Lake or Sumter County public school who meet the eligibility requirements below.

Charter School DE: We have agreements with The Villages HS, Pinecrest HS, and Legacy Charter for dual enrollment. Please select the appropriate school on the application.

Private School DE: We have agreements with several private schools to offer dual enrollment for eligible students. Please contact your high school for more information or call our office to see if your school is eligible.

Home Education DE: Homeschooled students registered with Lake or Sumter County may take dual enrollment courses with LSSC. Please click on “Forms and Resources” to download the DE Home Education Verification Form and “Dual Enrollment Agreements” to download and sign the Home Education DE Agreement.

• Home Education DE Agreement
• Dual Enrollment Home Education Verification Form
• Home Education Dual Enrollment Signature Page

PEP DE: Students in the Personalized Education Program may enroll at LSSC through dual enrollment. Please download and sign the PEP DE agreement under “Dual Enrollment agreements”, as well as submit verification of being in this program.

• PEP DE agreement
• PEP Signature Page

SLS Pilot Program

• Eligibility: There are no GPA or Test Score requirements.
• Key Feature: Allows students to gain dual enrollment experience by enrolling in SLS 1122: Strategies for Student Success.
• Best For: 6th–12th grade students who may not yet meet the GPA or qualifying test score requirements and are seeking an entry point into Dual Enrollment.

PERT Pilot English Program

• Eligibility: 0 unweighted High School GPA, Qualifying Test Scores in Reading and Writing.
• Key Feature: Allows students to enroll in SLS 1122: Strategies for Student Success and 2 additional English courses.
• Best For: 6th–12th grade students who have a qualifying GPA but have not yet received qualifying mathematics test scores.

PERT Pilot Math Program

• Eligibility: 0 unweighted High School GPA, Qualifying Test Scores in Reading and Mathematics.
• Key Feature: Allows students to enroll in SLS 1122: Strategies for Student Success and 2 additional Mathematics courses.
• Best For: 6th–12th grade students who have a qualifying GPA but have not yet received qualifying Writing test scores.

Dual Enrollment

• Eligibility: 0 unweighted High School GPA, Qualifying Test Scores in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.
• Key Feature: Allows students to enroll in college courses for which they have met the prerequisites. Students may take up to 11 credits in the fall and spring terms and up to 8 credits during the summer.
• Best For: 6th–12th grade students interested in earning college credit while continuing to take courses at their high school.

Health Science Collegiate Academy

• Eligibility: Must enter in the fall of 11th grade and have a 3.0 unweighted High School GPA, along with qualifying test scores in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.
• Key Feature: Allows students to enroll at LSSC as full-time college students. Students receive a structured schedule designed to support completion of an associate degree that includes all prerequisites for their intended program of study.
• Best For: Students entering 11^th grade who plan to pursue a career in a health sciences or STEM-related field.

Resources

• Early College Deadlines 2025/2026
• Dual Enrollment Checklist
• Dual Enrollment Student Guide
• Dual Enrollment NSAR Orientation
• Dual Enrollment Family Nights