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North East Independent School District

Dual Credit

NEISD students can get a head start on their college degree and save on tuition by earning college credit while still in high school through dual credit programs. NEISD partners with Alamo Community College San Antonio College, St. Philip’s College, and Palo Alto College campuses to offer academic and career-focused dual credit courses to eligible students.

Articulation Agreements

These agreements are available for students to take high school courses that may count for local articulation credit within community colleges at ACCD (Alamo Community College District). Credit opportunities vary by campus following the terms of the agreement.

Statewide Articulated Credit (ATC)

The Advanced Technical Credit (ATC) Program allows high school students to receive credit at participating community colleges across Texas for taking certain enhanced technical courses. The ATC Program does this by creating statewide articulated courses - these are special high school courses that can transfer to community colleges.

Why Take Dual Credit Courses?

Taking dual credit in high school offers many benefits:

  • Earn college credits before graduating high school, getting a head start on a degree.
  • Save money on tuition by completing college credits at high school dual credit rates.
  • Get ready for college by experiencing advanced college-level academics with the support of high school faculty.
  • Explore interests with dual credit courses spanning various academic areas.
  • Stand out on applications with college credits signaling motivation and readiness for higher academics.

Apply for Dual Credit Courses

Students should consult with their school counselors about applying for the dual credit program to take advantage of the opportunity to accelerate their academic progress. Counselors can guide eligible students through the application process and getting started with college-level courses while still in high school.

Review the requirements for dual credit below and contact your high school counselor today to learn about applying for the dual credit program at NEISD!

Follow These Steps to Enroll in Dual Credit Courses

Dual credit allows high school students to take college courses and earn credit towards both their high school diploma and college degree. Follow these steps to enroll in dual credit:

  1. Complete the ApplyTexas college application.
  2. Review your school's Dual Credit Handbook and submit the checklist by the deadline.
  3. Prepare for the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA2) with test preps.
  4. Take the TSIA2 placement exam or the ACT/SAT to qualify.
  5. Submit your Dual Credit Checklist to counseling by the deadline.

The TSIA2 exam determines readiness for college-level academics. It is a Texas state-mandated assessment that evaluates college readiness in reading, writing, and math. The TSIA2 identifies areas for improvement to help students prepare for college-level coursework. Passing the exam is required to qualify for dual credit. Speak to your high school counselor about registering for the TSIA2.

Dual Credit Partner Information and Resources

NEISD partners with several local colleges to provide academic and career-focused dual credit courses to high school students.

Academic Dual Credit Info

Career and Technical Dual Credit Info

Dual Credit Resources

Explore the websites of each dual credit partner to get details on various courses, requirements, and program resources offered through our college partnerships.

Transcripts For Dual Credit Students

Dual Credit students do not automatically receive a transcript. However, beginning June 12, 2025, Dual Credit students may request a transcript from San Antonio College using their online system. The Registrar charges a fee for each transcript ordered, which is a residential fee, not an NEISD fee. Students can access SAC records and transcripts for the request form and additional information can be found in this transcript request presentation.

 

Dual Enrollment

Dual Credit

Description

Dual Enrollment

Allows high school students to take college-level courses and exams to potentially earn college credit.

Dual Credit

Allows high school students to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously.

Credit

Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment students receive two grades: one from the high school teacher, and one from the UT professor; Dual Credit students receive the same grade earned in high school on their college transcripts.Dual Enrollment students may choose to have the college grade transcripted on their UT transcripts

Dual Credit

Upon passing the course, college credit is awarded by Alamo Community College and the grade earned is transcribed on the NEISD transcript when the grade is received from Alamo Community College.

Instructors

Dual Enrollment

The OnRamps Dual Enrollment Program allows high school students to experience college academic rigor by taking actual college exams created by a UT professor.

Dual Credit

Taught by college instructors and/or high school teachers that have been credentialed by Alamo Community College to teach dual credit courses.

Acceptance

Dual Enrollment

Students do not have testing requirements for admission to the Dual Enrollment courses.

Dual Credit

Transfers to all Texas public colleges or universities. Transfers to most colleges and universities that are not Texas public institutions. Requires a "C" or better for transferability. Students should check with their chosen college or university to determine if college credit will transfer.