Get a head start. Earn transferable college credit. Save time and money.
Through our Dual Enrollment programs, we offer high school and home-schooled students great opportunities to earn college credit before you graduate. Many classes are guaranteed to transfer to Virginia public colleges and universities.
Traditional
Take classes at your high school with credentialed high school instructors during the regular school day.
Independent
Take classes directly through Germanna, outside of your high school or home-school schedule.
Early College
Work toward your high school diploma and transferable associate degree from Germanna at the same time. Classes are taken on Germanna's campus.
Dual Enrollment vs A.P. and I.B.
Unlike A.P. and I.B. courses, dual enrollment offers a more straightforward path to earning college credit—you don’t need to stress over a big exam at the end. You must earn a C or higher to receive transfer credit for the course. You'll also have access to college resources as a Germanna student, helping you get a head start on your higher education journey.
Why choose Germanna?
- Take affordable classes taught by fully credentialed college faculty
- Earn college credit based on your performance throughout the semester, instead of a single test
- Make progress on your bachelor's degree coursework while in high school
- Gain valuable experience in the rigors of a college-level course
Choose your own adventure
Passport
- Five courses selected from an approved list of options
- Fulfills 16 of your general education credit requirements
- Transferable to all public and most private four-year institutions in Virginia
Transfer Associate Degree
Uniform Certificate of General Studies
- Ten courses selected from an approved list of options
- Fulfills 31-32 of your general education credit requirements
- Transferable to all public and most private four-year institutions in Virginia
Career & Technical Education
- Explore career fields from mechatronics to nursing
- Gain skills for a job right out of high school
- Prepare for professional credentials
Traditional Dual Enrollment
Classes are taken at your high school during their regular school day.
- Some classes are offered at no cost, while others have significantly reduced tuition.
- Follow your high school registration dates and deadlines.
- Your success in a Dual Enrollment class will impact your GPA and class rank.
Independent Dual Enrollment
Classes are taken through Germanna, outside of your high school schedule.
- Pay Germanna's low tuition rates by the appropriate deadline. You are not eligible for federal financial aid, but tuition assistance may be available.
- Follow Germanna’s registration dates and deadlines rather than your high school's.
- Many classes are guaranteed to transfer to most Virginia public colleges and universities.
Contact Us
If you have application questions, or need assistance completing an application, please contact:
Dual Enrollment & Early College
Early College
Early College provides a structured college-level curriculum leading to a transferable associate degree from Germanna.
Germanna Early College Program
The Early College Programs at the Daniel Technology Center in Culpeper and the Fredericksburg Area Campus allow high school students to work toward their high school diploma and a transferable associate degree at the same time.
Future Educators Academy
Future Educators Academy is a college partnership lab school that prepares future elementary and special education teachers through dual enrollment using accelerated, hands-on learning.