Benefits of Participating in Dual Enrollment and the Early College Experience (ECE) Program
What are the Benefits of Dual Enrollment?
Research on dual enrollment has shown that students who successfully complete a college credit course in high school go on to earn higher GPAs, accumulate more college credits, and persist at higher rates than their peers during the critical first three semesters of college – this effect is even greater for students who are in the academic mid-range. During 2015-2016, more than 3,000 students throughout the region received college credits through WCC’s dual enrollment program and we look forward to having more students take advantage
For Students
- Engage in academically challenging college level work while still in high school
- Earn college credits while still in high school – at a reduced tuition rate
- Participate in advanced course work as an alternative to AP courses
- Smoother transition to college-level coursework
- Get a jump-start on college career
For Teachers
- Engage with students in college level studies
- Offer an alternative college-level experience to prepare students for success in college
- Exchange in professional development opportunities with college faculty and other ECE peers
What do Studies Show?
Research shows that high school students who complete college credit courses achieve higher GPAs, earn more credits, and persist at greater rates in their first three semesters of college—especially those in the academic mid-range. In 2015-2016, over 3,000 students in the region earned college credits through WCC’s dual enrollment program, and we look forward to expanding this opportunity further.