Dual Credit
Dual Credit is defined as college classes that are taken in high school, which count as credit for high school and
college. Students who are Juniors or Seniors in high school may apply for dual credit classes.
Program Qualifications
Be a high school junior or senior (exemptions do exist for students who demonstrate outstanding
academic performance; the Vice President of Instruction must approve)
Meet high school or school district requirements for taking a dual credit class in addition to Victoria
College’s requirement of a “B” average
Meet any required course prerequisites
Permission from school and parent to take the course(s)
Pass all sections of the THEA or a THEA alternative test, if they are not exempt
- ACT: 23 compositie, with 19 English and 19 Math*
- SAT: 1070 combined, with 500 Verbal and 500 Math*
- TAKS: 2200 Reading PLUS at least a 3 on Writing, 2200 Math*
*For College Level Math Courses, except MATH 1332 & MATH 1342, students MUST meet one of the below
minimum scores. As of Fall 2010, Math TAKS scores are no longer accepted.
Placement Exams Minimum Score
THEA Math 270
SAT Math 560
ACT Math 21
Accuplacer Elementary Algebra 80
ASSET Elementary Algebra 55
Compass Algebra 65
Checklist for Admissions
A student's first step in the application process is to meet with their high school counselor to receive academic
advising on appropriate class selection. Students should then be ready to continue through the application
process:
1. Test Scores - Determine & verify student has the required THEA test scores, as listed on the Dual Credit
homepage. If a student needs to take the THEA or a THEA alternative test, please visit the Testing
Center for the schedule of test dates.
2. Application - Submit an application to VC's Pre-College Programs Office using Apply Texas.
3. Permission & Consent Form - Submit a FALL/SPRING Dual Credit/Early Admission Permission &
Consent Form from your high school principal and/or counselor and parent. SUMMER Dual Credit/Early
Admissions Permission & Consent Form
4. Transcript - Request and confirm most current high school transcript has been sent to VC Admissions &
Records office with all completed coursework through the sophomore year. For students entering their
Junior year for Fall 2011, we will accept the most current until the sophomore year is completed. These
students should then have their completed sophomore year transcript sent.
5. Financial Aid - If a student would like to be considered for the Dual Credit Scholarship, please check
both yes slots on the Permission & Consent Form. The student will need to have completed the FAFSA
to see if he or she shows a financial need. Students will NOT be eligible for grants or loans as this only
applies to high school graduates and GED completers. Please contact our Financial Aid office for more
details: (361) 572-6415.
6. Pay for Class(es) - Pay Tuition and Fees via the Pirate Portal online, by mail, over the phone (361) 582-
2569, or in person with College Central, Administration I Building. More Payment Information
7. Textbooks - Purchase required textbooks.