Dual Credit High School
The Lamar State College Orange Dual Credit program is designed for high school students to earn concurrent high school credit and college credit by taking the same courses while they are still attending high school. In most instances, students take the courses at the high school, and many students begin the program in their junior year.
Students enrolled in the Dual Credit program are admitted and registered as college students, pay college costs at a greatly reduced rate, and generate a college transcript at the end of the course. All course credits earned are fully transferable to any public college or university in the state of Texas and to most other colleges and universities as well.
Students interested in earning college credit for high school courses should contact their high school counselors during their sophomore year or contact the Lamar State College Orange Dual Credit Advisor/Recruiter:
Cara Richard
Phone: (409) 882-3398
Cara.Richard@lsco.edu
Getting Started
- Apply to LSCO at ApplyTexas.org (Instructions for ApplyTexas)
- Complete the High School Dual Credit Supplemental Application
- Submit copy of official student transcript
- Submit copy of photo ID with your name on it
- Determine if you need to take the TSI Assessment or if you are exempt
| College Ready TSIA Scores | Exemptions for Dual Enrolled Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Math | 350 + | STAAR Algebra I EOC: 4000 and C or better in Algebra II |
| PSAT: Math 510 SAT: Math 530 |
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| ACT: Composite 23 with English 19 | ||
| Grade of C or better in college course requiring TSI math | ||
| Reading | 351 + | STAAR English II EOC: 4000 |
| PSAT: English 460 SAT: English Read/Write EBRW: 480 |
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| ACT: Composite 23 with English 19 | ||
| Grade of C or better in college course requiring TSI reading | ||
| Writing | 340+ multiple choice AND 4+ essay Or Below 340 multiple choice, 5+ essay, AND 4+ ABE Diagnostic |
STAAR English II EOC: 4000 |
| PSAT: English 460 SAT: English Read/Write EBRW: 480 |
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| ACT: Composite 23 with English 19 | ||
| Grade of C or better in college course requiring TSI reading |
BACTERIAL MENINGITIS VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: All new students who are under 22 years old must be vaccinated if attending classes on campus. Vaccination is not required for students not attending classes on the LSCO campus or students taking online courses. Visit Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Requirement for more information.
RETURNING DUAL CREDIT STUDENT: Complete the High School Dual Credit Supplemental Application.
STUDENTS WITH DOCUMENTED PHYSICAL OR LEARNING DISABILITY: Contact the LSCO Special Populations Coordinator at 409-882-3984.
COST: Tuition and fees (including online and lab) are $50 per credit hour for Dual Credit courses. Most core classes are 3 credit hours and cost $150.Textbooks and course materials may be additional.
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