EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Dual CreditProgram

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RENÉ CHÁVEZ,DUAL CREDIT ECHS

SELESTE CARDOZA-COMER,DC/ECHS COUNSELOR

COORDINATOR DR. CELINA U. GOMEZ,DC/ECHS COUNSELOR

DIANA MEDINA,DC/ECHS COUNSELOR

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Canutillo ISD

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Clint ISD

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San Elizario ISD

Tornillo ISD

Fabens ISD

Ft. Hancock ISD

Sierra Blanca

ISD Dell City ISD

El Paso ISD

Socorro ISD

Dual Credit Counselors

WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT?

The Dual Credit Program provides an opportunity forqualified high school students to enroll in college courses.

Students can earn college creditand high school credit at the same time by taking EPCCclasses at their high school campus or online.

Save money on tuition and booksSave time

EPCC CATALOGWHAT IS IT AND WHY SHOULD I USE IT

The EPCC Catalog is an important resource that contains all of the information pertaining to EPCC. What You Can Find In the Catalog:• Student Rights and Responsibilities• Student Code of Conduct• Course Descriptions• Services for Students• General College information• Grading and Academic Policies• Degree Programs for Associate of Arts,

Associate of Applied Sciences, andCertificateshttps://www.epcc.edu/Academics/Catalog/

Documents/2021-2022_Catalog.pdf

Student Rights and

Responsibilities Students, as members of the College community, have certainrights. Such rights include the freedom to pursue educationalgoals, the right to privacy and confidentiality of student recordsand the right to due process as established in the Student Codeof Conduct. Formal process to address Academic/Non-Academic Related Grievances:••

Student Grade AppealsDiscrimination

https://www.epcc.edu/Academics/Catalog/Documents/2021-2022_Catalog.pdf#page=49

FAMILY EDUCATIONALRIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT

OF 1974 (FERPA)IF PARENTS ASK HOW STUDENTS ARE DOING, MAKE IT AN

OPPORTUNITY TO INFORM PARENTS OF HOW A DUAL CREDIT COURSEIS A COLLEGE COURSE AND IT WORKS DIFFERENTLY. A COLLEGE

STUDENT SHOULD KNOW HOW HE/SHE IS DOING IN THE COURSE BYCHECKING THEIR BLACKBOARD GRADE BOOK. IF THAT INFORMATION

IS NOT AVAILABLE , THE STUDENT CAN ASK THE INSTRUCTOR OFRECORD TO FILL OUT A STUDENT ACADEMIC PROGRESS REPORT

FORM WHICH THEN HE/SHE CAN SHARE WITH THEIR PARENTS. THISFORM CAN BE FOUND ON THE DUAL CREDIT

WEB PAGE UNDER “FORMS”.

-DR. LACHICA-CHAVEZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ADMISSION &REGISTRAR

https://www.epcc.edu/Academics/Catalog/Documents/2021-2022_Catalog.pdf#page=14

The Texas Success Initiative Assessment requires testing,remediation and advising of all students who attend a public

college or university in Texas. The program assesses a student’sability to perform effectively in college-level course work.

TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE ASSESSMENT (TSIA2)

EPCC'S CORE CURRICULUM

The Core Curriculum consists of nine components. 1) Communication2) Mathematics3) Life & Physical Sciences4) Language, Philosophy and Culture5) Creative Arts6) History7) Government/Political Science8) Social & Behavioral Sciences9) Component Area OptionCourses chosen must satisfy at least the minimum requiredcredit hours for each component.

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https://www.epcc.edu/Academics/Catalog/Documents/2021-2022_Catalog.pdf#page=60

THE MAGNIFICENT 8

ENGL 1302

ENGL 1301

HIST 1302

HIST 1301

GOVT 2305

GOVT 2306

EDUC 1300

SPCH 1321

SCHOLASTICSTANDARDSFACTORS FOR SUCCESS

•Good Standing-A student whose gradepoint average and cumulative grade pointaverage is 2.0 (C) or higher.

•Academic Probation-is when your termor cumulative GPA falls below 2.0. It is aperiod of time in which a student isconditionally enrolled contingent uponeither improvement of scholasticachievement and/or conduct compliance.

•Academic Suspension-is a period of timein which a student is not eligible forenrollment. You will not be allowed toenroll for one (1), two (2) semesters, orone (1) calendar year. After thesuspension period, you can re-enroll.

Academic

Progress Report

• Fill out and turn in to instructor• Send 1-2 weeks before deadline• Follow up with instructor• If needed, talk to your HScounselor

Find it on our website:https://www.epcc.edu/Academics/DualCredit/Documents/Student_Academic_Progress_Report.pdf

CALCULATING YOUR GPA

HIST 1301-(Academic) A 4 x 3 = 12

EDUC 1300- (Academic) A 4 x 3 = 12

SPCH 1D315- (Academic) B 3 x 3 = 9

ENGL 1301- (Academic) C 2 x 3 = 6

Total Points = 39 Divide by Credit hours ÷ 12

GPA = 3.25

Course Grade Points Hours Course Points

COURSESYLLABUS

Let'sIyou know: POINTS• What assignment will be given• When assignments are due• Contact information for instructor• How much each assignment isworth in your overall grade-

https://www.epcc.edu/Academics/Catalog/Documents/2021-2022_Catalog.pdf#page=31

ACADEMIC

CALENDARDISCUSSION POINTS•Lets you know:•Semester Start Dates•Deadlines (Academic, Payment)•Institutional Holidays (NoClasses)

•Drop Dates “W”•When grades are available

https://www.epcc.edu/Academics/Catalog/Documents/2021-2022_Catalog.pdf#page=9

LAST DAY TO DROP

WITH A "W"

KNOW THE DATE

Places to find date: Syllabus, Academic Calendar, EPCC Website

FALL 2021 DROP DEADLINE IS: NOVEMBER 10 ,2021

COURSE WITHDRAWALA "W" WILL BE AWARDED IF...

LEAVE THE PROGRAM AFTER THE OFFICIAL CENSUS

DATE

RELOCATE TO

ANOTHER CITY

DROP FOR PERSONAL REASONS

TRANSFER TO ANOTHER

HIGH SCHOOL OR ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

THE “W” CAN AFFECT YOUR

FINANCIAL AID AT EPCC

MAY I WITHDRAW FROM A

COURSE?

Can I drop a course?

Yes, but… have you considered…• having a heart to heart talk with your instructor?• speaking with your counselor?• will this affect your Financial Aid?• maybe I am working too many hours?• going to tutoring?

WHAT IS MY MAJOR?QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

•Why do I want this major?

•Do I know enough about this major?

•What are the requirements for this major?

•Is my college strong in this major?

•What are the career opportunities for this major?

•Is this the right–and only–major for my career path?

•Have I talked to someone in this major?

•Am I good at this major?

I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WANTTO STUDY

RECOMMENDATIONS

•EPCC CAREER ANDTRANSFER SERVICES RESEARCH OR

SPEAK TO SOMEONE IN A FIELD OF INTEREST

LOOK FOR INTERNSHIPS IN A FIELD OF INTEREST. THIS WILL BE FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE AND WILL HELP YOU MAKE A DECISION IF THIS IS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU.

•Career Coach•

•O-NET ONLINE•https://www.onetonline.org/

•Texas On Course•https://texasoncourse.org/

•MYFUTURE.COM•https://www.myfuture.com/

•MYMAJORS.COM•

https://www.mymajors.com/

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aso%20County

TAKE AN ASSESSMENT RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS

Find your EPCC GPA through Web Banner

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MMDDYY (DOB)

AVAILABLE TO EPCC

STUDENTS

►WEB BANNER (CHECK GPA,UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS)►BLACKBOARD (ONLINETUTORING, MEET WITH INSTRUCTOR, IF AVAILABLE)►LIBRARY (OPEN UNTIL 8:00OR 10:00 VARIES BY LOCATION,ONLINE SOURCES)►CAMPUS LIFE (STUDENT ID)►CAREER SERVICES (CAREERASSESSMENT)►CENTERFOR STUDENTS WITHDISABILITIES

CONTACT US

831-2026rchavez3@epcc.edu

RENÉ CHÁVEZ,DUAL CREDIT ECHS COORDINATOR

DIANA MEDINA, DC/ECHS COUNSELOR

DR. CELINA U. GOMEZ, DC/ECHS COUNSELOR

SELESTE CARDOZ-ACOMER, DC/ECHS COUNSELOR831-3315scardoz7@epcc.edu

831-2524curanga2@epcc.edu

831-2464dcampos5@epcc.edu

www.epcc.edu/Academics/DualCredit