College in High School

First go to HCC's online application:

• Start a new application or continue with a saved application form.
• If you selected "Start a new application," on the next screen select "Degree-Seeking Application" from the menu and proceed to complete the application.

Upon completing the application, you will receive your acceptance letter and a welcome email that contains your HCC Student ID number and P-number (if assigned).

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Meet with your school counselor and request to take dual credit with HCC. Next steps:

1. Complete the “Dual Credit Waiver Approval Form.” This form verifies parental and school approval to take college classes and receive a tuition waiver.
2. Submit your completed form to your high school liaison with your transcript request by the deadline your school has established.

You will need to demonstrate college readiness standards by achieving passing scores under the provision of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) or demonstrate exemption from testing under the provisions of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI). See college readiness requirements and exemptions for details.

Take the TSI Test (if required)

• First complete the Pre-Assessment Activity.
• HCC Testing Centers require a printout of “Completion Verification,” proving that you have completed the activity.
• HCC Testing Centers require a photo ID to test.

Texas Success Initiative College Readiness Requirements (TSI)

Enrollment for Dual Credit students

For dual credit dedicated courses offered at a high school facility.

1. Houston City College will enroll students based on the high school roster.
2. Eligible for Dual Credit students who take dual credit courses offered at the high school.
3. When you return to school, on your first day of class, verify that you are listed on both the high school roster and HCC roster.
4. Log in to your HCC Student Center to verify your schedule.

Enrollment for embedded Dual Credit students

For non-dedicated dual credit course offered at HCC.

1. Eligible for Dual Credit students who have HS approval to self-enroll.
2. Eligible for Dual Credit students who are embedded in HCC courses at an HCC campus.

Enroll in your Dual Credit Class

• Log in to the Student Center with the HCC ID that was included in the welcome email upon completing your application.
• If this is your first time logging in to the Student Center or have forgotten your Student Center password, you'll need to gain access to your account. You will need your Social Security Number or “P” number, if applicable.

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