Dual Enrollment Resources

All new Germanna students, including Dual Enrollment students, must be assessed for their readiness for college coursework by meeting the criteria below.

There are only two exceptions:

• Students who have already taken the VCCS Multiple Measures assessment (refer to your high school counselor to see if you're eligible) or the SAT or ACT and received qualifying scores for alternative placement
• Students who have already taken college coursework in Math or English (prerequisite requirements still must be fulfilled).

Download the full policy to see all eligibility requirements.

Unlike A.P. and I.B., dual enrollment courses do not require a high-stakes test at the conclusion of the course. Dual enrollment courses assess the student’s college readiness and subject matter proficiency throughout the entire course duration, while A.P. and I.B. courses assess readiness and proficiency through a formal examination process.

When a dual enrollment student earns a grade of C or higher, they still receive transfer credit for their DE courses. With A.P. and I.B., transfer credit is determined by the student’s chosen college and the post-course exam score earned. There is no guarantee that the course credit will be earned.

A.P. and I.B. courses do not offer college preparation or access to college resources.

Through dual enrollment, students may have the opportunity to complete the Passport, Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS), or a transfer associate degree.

• Individual Classes: Students have the opportunity to take the community college classes that look interesting, fun, or fulfill a high school requirement. With enrolling in individual dual enrollment classes, there is no guarantee that all courses will transfer and/or fulfill general education requirements at Virginia institutions. 
• Passport: The Passport is a package of five courses selected from an approved list of options. Passport packages allow students to fulfill 16 of their general education credit requirements. These packages transfer to all public and most private four-year institutions in Virginia. 
• UCGS: The Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) is a package of ten courses selected from an approved list of options. Students pursuing the UCGS will fulfill 31-32 of their general education credit requirements. The UCGS transfers to all public and most private four-year institutions in Virginia.
• Transfer Associate Degree: A transfer associate degree is a program of at least 60 credits. It fulfills many general education, pre-major, and major requirements at all public and most private four-year institutions in Virginia. This option allows students to earn their associate degree while in high school and complete their bachelor’s degree in less time.