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 School	Brazosport College
Day	Tuesday and Thursday	Friday
Time	7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.	8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location	Guidance Office	Counseling & 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:

Must have a BC Application for Admission
Must complete the TSI Pre-Assessment Activity
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:

Exemptions

TAKS 2200 ELA with composition score of 3 and/or TAKS 2200 math
SAT Valid AFTER March 2016 EBRW-480 MATH-530
ACT Math and/or English 19 with composite score of 23
STARR ENGL III: 4000+

TAKS	2200 ELA with composition score of 3 and/or TAKS 2200 math
SAT	Valid AFTER March 2016 EBRW-480 MATH-530
ACT	Math and/or English 19 with composite score of 23
STARR	ENGL III: 4000+

Dual Credit Waivers

ACT PLAN***	23- Composite Score with a minimum of: 19- English Score and/or 19- Math Score
ASPIRE	435- English 431- Math
PSAT (SAT SCORES VALID PRIOR TO OCTOBER 2018)**	1070- Combined score (Critical Reading & Math) with a minimum of: 500- Critical Reading score and/or 500- Math score
PSAT (SAT SCORES VALID AFTER TO APRIL 1, 2018)**	EBRW- 460 Math- 510
STARR/EOC -ALG I* -ENGL II	LEVEL 2, SCORE OF 4000+

** Dual Credit Waivers expire after High School Graduation.
*** High School DC Waivers must also have a passing grade in Algebra II.
**** Mixing or combinging scores is NOT allowed.

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.

A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission to and participation in career and technical education programs. Brazosport College shall not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Vice President of Human Resources, 500 College Drive, Lake Jackson, TX, 77566; 979-230-3459; Marshall.Campbell@brazosport.edu