Frisco ISD and Collin College are hosting a Dual Credit Information Night on campus Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. with representatives on hand to explain how the program works.

“For some students, it’s more weight than an on-level class,” counselor Ryan Kiefer said. “It’s an actual college class, so it starts building your permanent college transcript, so you can earn college credit towards your eventual bachelor degree.”

Senior Sameer Ali believes dual credit classes are efficient in providing both credits for graduation and a glimpse into college life.

“I think dual credit is beneficial because it helps students get college credit as well as credit for high school. In order to receive the credit students need to pass the class they don’t need to take a final exam like AP students have to,” Ali said. “I feel like it will help me a lot when I go to college I get a gist of what the material is like and how I need to study for exams.”  

For some students planning on taking dual credit in the 2018-2019 school year, the classes provide flexibility with their schedules while still offering many of the same benefits as an AP class.

“The reason why I’m taking dual credit next year is really just to open up a period because I want to take music theory and dual credit allows me to have an extra space in my schedule for it,” sophomore Christine Le said. “I think it has the same benefits as AP because you’re allowed to still get college credit taking the class.”

While most Texas colleges transfer over dual credit credits, not all schools accept credits earned through the program.

“Depending on the dual credit course, we do offer some dual credit courses through the CTE center,” Kiefer said. “Those may or may not transfer, so you just wanna be mindful of wherever you plan to go for your bachelor degree, that the school you are going to attend will accept those credits.”