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Mailing Address:
RCCC
P.O. Box 1595
Salisbury, NC  28145 
Telephone:
North Campus: 
704-216-3593
South Campus:
704-216-3637
CBTC:
704-216-3638
Earn College Credit
While in High School
Earn College Credit!There are four ways to obtain college credit while you are in high school.  These four ways are specific to RCCC, but may also acceptable for other colleges.  You will need to contact your guidance office and the admissions office of the college of your choice to find out more details.
Huskins Bill Program:
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This program offers college courses designed for high school students.
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High school counselors must recommend students.
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Students must be at least 16 years of age and in their junior or senior year.
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Credit is awarded upon completion for high school and college.
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Examples of courses:  Cosmetology, Automotive, Liberal Arts, Machining, Manicuring, and Welding.
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Students must fill out an application to the college and take the placement test.
     
Dual Enrollment:
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This program allows high school students to take regular college course that are designed for college students.
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Students through dual enrollment may take courses not offered in the Huskins Bill program.
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Students must be at least 16 years of age.
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College credit is awarded upon completion. To obtain credit at the student’s high school, the student must communicate and receive approval from school administrators.
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The high school principal and a counselor must recommend students. The Director of Admissions grants the final approval.
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Dual Enrollment courses cannot be “developmental”. In other words courses beginning with the number “0” are not courses that can be taken for dual enrollment.
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Students must fill out an application for admission and to take the placement tests.
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Students are allowed to take up to two classes per semester.
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Students are not required to pay tuition, but must pay all applicable fees.
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RCCC students are given priority over high school students during registration for these courses.
     
The High School to College Articulation Agreement:
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Students should contact the school guidance office for more information on courses and eligibility requirements.
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Students must take the VOCATS and make a B or better in the course.
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This process is completely handled through the high school guidance office.
     
Advanced Placement Courses:
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High schools offer “AP” courses, which are college level courses taught in high school.
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Students register for the course at their high school and receive high school credit for the course.
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The courses carry a weighted G.P.A. (grade point average) of 6.0.
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To obtain college credit students must take the “AP” exam at the end of the course and receive a 3 or better on the exam.
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Contact the school guidance office for more information.