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York College Dual Enrollment Program

The York College Dual Enrollment Program partners with area school districts to offer high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credit while completing their high school requirements. The program is designed to encourage a broader range of students to experience postsecondary education by allowing the student to concurrently enroll in postsecondary courses and to receive both secondary and postsecondary credit for the coursework at a reduced cost to the student.

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Dual Enrollment Process

  • Requirements

    Am I qualified for the York College Dual Enrollment Program?

    • Be in your Junior or Senior year of high school.
    • Have at least a 3.0 (B) unweighted cumulative grade point average.
    • Have consent from a parent/guardian for the student to participate in the York College Dual Enrollment Program.
    • Receive a school counselor (or homeschool evaluator)’s consent for the student to participate in the York College Dual Enrollment Program and have their official high school transcript submitted.
    • Be prepared to attend on-campus classes in accordance with your instructor’s attendance policy.
  • How do I apply?

    How do I apply to the Spartan Scholar Dual Enrollment Program?

    Applying for the York College Dual Enrollment Program is easy! There is no application fee, and you can apply online. Interested students must submit a new Dual Enrollment application each semester that they want to enroll as a Dual Enrollment student.

    Complete the online application to get started!

  • What's the tuition rate?

    How much does it cost?

    Dual Enrollment Costs 2023 - 2024

    Tuition: $150 per credit

    Administrative Fee: $155

    Dual Enrollment Parking Pass: Free

    York College Student I.D.: Free

     

    3-Credit Course

    • Tuition: $450
    • Total: $605

    4-Credit Course

    • Tuition: $600
    • Total: $755

     

    The above amounts do not include the cost of books and/or materials. These costs are your responsibility and may be purchased directly from the College Bookstore.

     

  • Courses

    What classes will I take?

    Course Eligibility Requirements

    Students must meet all prerequisite requirements for any college course in which they enroll. Prerequisite information can be found in the Course Descriptions listed in the Undergraduate Catalog.

    Students who are interested in taking a college math or foreign language course may be required to complete an online placement test in the subject area to ensure their eligibility for specific courses in that subject.

    Course Recommendations

    Students participating in the York College Dual Enrollment Program may take up to six (6) credits each semester. Students should work with their high school counselor or homeschool evaluator to determine if specific college subjects or courses will count toward certain high school credit requirements, or if their Dual Enrollment classes will be taken as electives or extracurricular toward their future college or career goals. 

    You may view the Recommended Course List specifically for participants in the York College Dual Enrollment Program. Please be advised that some courses on this list may not be offered every semester.

    Course Scheduling

    The current schedule of classes allows you to review available courses offered each semester in specific academic areas. Each section of the course has a maximum enrollment number which may limit availability. Please be aware the Open Seat number is a “real time” number and can change between the time of a search and actual enrollment. 

    Your York College admissions counselor will provide additional guidance on course selection and registration information during your admission interview when you apply. Once you have been approved by your admissions counselor, you will then need to set up your YCP Network account and pay your deposit for your class registration to be processed.

  • FAQs

    What else do I need to know about being a Dual Enrollment Student?

    What is dual enrollment?

    • Dual Enrollment programs allow high school students to enroll in college classes while they are still in high school. The program is designed to encourage a broader range of students to experience postsecondary education by allowing the student to concurrently enroll in postsecondary courses and to receive both secondary and postsecondary credit for the coursework at a reduced cost to the student.

    Can home-schooled students participate?

    • Yes! Home-schooled students or high school students whose school district is not affiliated with the York College Dual Enrollment Program may still apply. Students should work with their school counselor or homeschool evaluator to complete the application requirements. The costs are the same. Please contact Sharon Mulligan for more information at 717.815.1219 or smulligan@ycp.edu.

    What important dates do I need to know?

    • Students participating in the York College Dual Enrollment Program should be prepared to follow all important dates and deadlines on the College’s academic calendar, including tuition due dates.

    How do I set up a schedule with the dual enrollment counselor?

    • You can schedule a one-on-one meeting with Sharon Mulligan by clicking the "schedule a one-on-one" button below!
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What are the benefits of the dual enrollment program?

Getting a headstart on college classes at a reduced cost.

Challenging yourself academically and exploring options for future programs of study and majors.

Experiencing the rigors of a college classroom and learning what to expect after high school: from time management skills and study habits to learning how to read a syllabus and buy a textbook.

Taking advantage of College resources like:

Aspiring Educators: Dallastown Area School District Dual Enrollment

  • Course Offerings

    Fall 2024 Course Offering: 

    EDU 200 Foundations of Education

    This course is designed to provide a basis for students to understand the standards-aligned system of education.  Students will discover the range of roles and the variety of strategic behaviors and actions professional educators utilize to affect the goals of schools to enhance student achievement, growth, and development. The course will address standards, curriculum, resources, assessment, and interventions in education. Students will learn about significant career foci and about institutions of education within our social, political, and economic systems.

    3 credit hours

    The course will run MWF in the first trimester of 2024 at Dallastown High School (DHS) taught by one of the York College of Pennsylvania’s faculty members. 

    List of Possible Future Dual Enrollment Course Offerings:

    • EDU 200 Foundations of Education
    • ECH 210 Educational Technology for Instruction Elementary Education
    • SE 210 Educational Technology for Instruction Secondary Education
    • ECH 230 Early Childhood Theory and Practice
    • PSY 100 General Psychology
    • PSY 223 Early Childhood Development
    • PSY 221 Adolescent Development
    • SPE 200 Special Education Processes and Procedure
  • Eligibility Requirements

    Maintain good standing in DAHS academically and behaviorally

    Obtain a passing grade of 2.0 or higher in their dual enrolled course

    Maintain standing in the Student Education Association or other identified group at DAHS.

  • Benefits of Aspiring Educators Dual Enrollment

    Coursework is offered through an approved education certification major and will transfer as the Education major course to most major colleges and universities.

    All courses offered through dual enrollment are required at YCP for Education majors and will transfer directly.

    DAHS Aspiring Educator students will have the opportunity to explore the YCP campus and attend on-campus recruitment events.

  • Applying for Undergraduate Admission

    DAHS Aspiring Educator students who apply for undergraduate admission to York College by November 15 of their senior year will receive their admission and merit scholarship decision before December 25.

    DAHS Aspiring Educator students who apply after the November 15 deadline will receive their admission and merit scholarship decision before March 15.

    York College will award a minimum academic scholarship in the amount of $10,000 annually for students living on- campus (total value: minimum $40,000). Students must meet the defined academic progress to maintain their academic scholarship once enrolled at YCP.

    York College will award a one-time Aspiring Educator Scholarship of $1,000 to DAHS students from this agreement who attend YCP as undergraduate students (regardless of major).

    York College will offer one Instant Decision Day each year to DAHS Aspiring Educator students who remain in good academic standing at DAHS and apply to YCP following successful completion of one or more dual enrollment courses.

    The current tuition-only rate for YCP for Fall 2024 is $25,588 annually.

  • Aspiring Educators Contact

    Katie D. Lewis, Ed.D.
    Director of Post-Baccalaureate Programs
    Associate Professor of Education
    klewis15@ycp.edu
    717.815.2085

Contact Us


Jenna Hathazi
Assistant Director of Admissions
Miller Administration Building, 113A
Sharon Mulligan
Interim Director of Admissions
Miller Administration Building, 125
Phone: 717.815.1219
smulligan@ycp.edu