Columbia High School



Mrs. Susan Lancaster is the Brazosport College Dual Credit counselor. She helps students with post secondary academic decisions and occupational choices.

Columbia High SchoolBrazosport College
DayTuesday and ThursdayFriday
Time7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
LocationGuidance OfficeCounseling & Testing Department
 

10 Things Dual Credit Students need to know....

1. New Students: Discuss taking dual credit courses with your Dual Credit Counselor, Susan Lancaster.

2. Apply: Complete the Brazosport College Online Application.

3. ALL Students: Pick up an Early Admission/ Dual Credit Form from the Dual Credit Counselor. Take it home, get it signed by your parent/guardian, and return it to the Brazosport College.

4. Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination: ALL new students must submit a Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Verification Form to the BC Registrar's Office or your Dual Credit Counselor.

5. TEST INFORMATION: If required for your class, take the TSI test if you're not waived or exempt due to one of the sets of scores. You must complete the TSI Assessment before you can take the TSI test. **The test is free for Dual Credit testers but is not free to Seniors in their Spring semester.**

Steps to registering for the TSI:

  1. Must have a BC Application for Admission
  2. Must complete the TSI Pre-Assessment Activity
  3. Find a TSI date that is convenient for you and then call to register for the TSI at 979-230-3040.

      One of the following sets of scores are required for exemption:

TAKS2200 ELA with composition score of 3 and/or TAKS 2200 math
SATValid AFTER March 2016  EBRW-480  MATH-530
ACTMath and/or English 19 with composite score of 23
STARRENGL III: 4000+
 

6. Financial Aid: To be eligible for scholarships or grants, fill out a financial aid application (FAFSA) at least one month prior to registration, at www.fafsa.gov, along with any financial aid forms the BC Financial Aid office requires. Dual credit students can receive a maximum of $500.

7. Register & Pay for Classes: Register in person at the college or online through myBC. You will also pay for your classes through myBC or visit the Cashier window on campus. You may also find the myBC link at the bottom of the Brazosport College Homepage. Login with your BC student ID and your college PIN.

8. Student Orientation: Students who are new to college must attend a Student Orientation session prior to registering for classes. If you have any questions about orientation, call 979-230-3355.

9. Buy your books: Through our BC Bookstore.

10. Start class: For information on when classes begin you may visit the Catalog Calendar. Please notice that you must access online courses through D2L.

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