DUAL ENROLLMENT with MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
Montgomery County Public Schools and Montgomery College (MC) have partnered to offer college ready high school students with opportunities to earn college credits while fulfilling their graduation requirements. Current high school students may be eligible for Early College or Jump Start to College for Dual Enrollment.
Magruder High School
Dual Enrollment Program
Coordinator (DEPA):
Jennifer Lyons
FIND ME IN THE CAREER CENTER!
DUAL ENROLLMENT IS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 9 THROUGH 12.
FALL, WINTER AND SPRING SEMESTERS AT MONTGOMERY COLLEGE ARE AT NO COST TO THE STUDENT OR FAMILY.
Early College
Students who enroll in the Early College program must apply the fall of their sophomore year and will attend ALL classes their junior and senior years at Montgomery College. Students in Early College will earn an Associate's Degree along with their high school diploma. For more information, visit Montgomery College Early College Programs and Montgomery College Dual Enrollment Pathways or email earlycollege@montgomerycollege.edu.
Students interested in Early College must contact Montgomery College directly to enroll at earlycollege@montgomerycollege.edu.
Jump Start to College
Jump Start to College is the MCPS and MC general Dual Enrollment program that allows all eligible high schoolers to earn college credits while completing their high school graduation requirements. CLICK HERE to see a list of courses that MCPS has approved. More information can be found about Jump Start to College by visiting Jump Start to College General Information and Jump Start to College Pathway Programs. Students should begin their process of enrolling in this program by speaking with their counselor or the College & Career Coordinator, Ms. Lyons.
More Information About Dual Enrollment
WHAT IS IT?
The Jumpstart to College Dual Enrollment Program allows MCPS college-ready high school students to take college courses during the academic year. Starting with the 2023-2024 school year, JumpStart will be free to MCPS students. Students can take college courses during the fall and spring of their junior and/or senior years. All college courses on the MCPS-approved list will receive dual credit by counting toward college and high school. The classes will appear on the high school transcript unless a student refuses dual credit during enrollment.
WHAT IS THE BENEFIT?
Dual Enrollment programs enable students to:
Take college courses at no cost
Earn transferable college credits while still in high school
Learn good academic habits and new skills
Access all of MC’s resources, including free use of the Tutoring Center and help from the Writing Center
Form an accurate perspective of the skills needed to be successful in college and
In the case of Early College, potentially complete high school and/or college ahead of their peers
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
There are some specific requirements associated with the JumpStart Dual Enrollment program. Students may apply if they have done the following:
Earned a minimum unweighted grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 by grade 11 or 2.5 by grade 12 (subject to change)
Received approval from their parent/guardian, Dual Enrollment Program Assistant (DEPA), their counselor, and principal
Finished or be close to finishing their SSL hours
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The program is free beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. Summer classes are accessible to Dual Enrollment students at the regular college cost of approximately $532 for a three-credit course.
HOW DO I PLACE INTO MC CLASSES?
Most classes at MC require a demonstration of basic college skill levels. There are many ways to meet these requirements:
A minimum score of 480 on the SAT Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing section
A minimum score of 530 on the SAT Math section combined with a minimum of 480 on the Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing sections to take entry-level math classes
A minimum of 21 on the ACT Reading section
A minimum of 21 on the ACT Math section in addition to a minimum of 21 on the ACT reading section to take most entry-level math classes
Qualifying grades in Honors English 12, AP Lang/Comp, Modern World History, and Algebra 2
An unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher for seniors
Qualifying scores on specific Advanced Placement (AP) tests
Qualifying scores on placement tests administered by MC departments
Qualifying scores on the Accuplacer
WHERE ARE CLASSES HELD?
Classes are offered in person at all three MC campuses. MC offers a Remote Learning option for some classes. These classes meet online at specified days and times. MC also offers a fully asynchronous option for some classes. The professor uploads all materials and deadlines on the first day of the course, and students are responsible for keeping up with the work and deadlines. Some classes are offered in a hybrid/blended format which combines in-person and online instruction.
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?
Credits earned through the dual enrollment program may transfer to public universities in Maryland. If you plan to attend an out-of-state university, you should call the university of interest and inquire about transferring credits. Similar to AP scores, some universities take them, and some do not.
Transportation is not provided; however, Dual Enrollment students may use the RideOn bus and the MC inter-campus bus service for free.
Dual Enrollment & NCAA
Dual Enrollment coursework may be used to satisfy NCAA core course requirements if the courses appear on the student’s high school transcript with grade and credit and meet all requirements for an NCAA-approved core course. College courses must be placed on the student’s high school transcript with a designation that the course was completed through a two- or four-year college. Courses completed at a college should not be submitted for your high school’s list of NCAA courses. However, Dual Enrollment courses that meet core course requirements and are taught by your high school instructors should be submitted for inclusion on your school’s core course list.
Dual Enrollment Resources