Policies are current as of the date of this revision (4/1/2024). All policies are subject to change without
notice to meet mandates of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas Education Agency,
or the Texas Leg.

1. To be eligible for enrollment in dual credit courses, students must be in grade nine or higher and demonstrate appropriate college readiness for the courses that are taken.

2. During the 16-week semester, dual credit students should take no more than four classes, which could range from 12 to 16 credit hours. The maximum course load during a summer term is 8 semester hours for each term. Students may enroll in only one mini-term course at a time. Students who are employed, have family responsibilities, or are involved in various extra-curricular activities are cautioned to consider carefully the course load they take. The student who is overly extended is likely to have scholastic difficulties. Students should contact the dual credit coordinator for permission to add hours above the maximum scholastic load mentioned above.

3. A student must meet all of the college’s regular course prerequisites and demonstrate college readiness by achieving the minimum passing standards under the provisions of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI).

4. While taking courses through Kilgore College, the student must adhere to all college policies and regulations contained in the Dual Credit Handbook, College Catalog and Student Handbook, and course syllabi.

5. General academic courses offered through the dual credit program are courses that are commonly required for either an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Acceptance of credit by another institution, however, is left to the discretion of the receiving institution. As such, it is the student’s responsibility to consult with their transfer institution to ensure all dual credit coursework will transfer appropriately. Most academic courses require students to demonstrate college readiness through a variety of placement tests such as the TSIA2 or EOC.

6. Workforce courses offered through the dual credit program can be applied towards a certificate of completion, associate’s degree, or can be used to obtain an industry certification. Most workforce courses do not require students to demonstrate college readiness.