Public and Charter School

Dual Enrollment for Public or Charter Schools

Dual Enrollment Eligibility Requirements

• Current student within Hernando or Pasco County School Districts
• Students must be classified as being in sixth through twelve grade.
• 3.0 unweighted high school GPA for college credit courses or 2.0 unweighted GPA for technical credit courses.
• Submit qualifying test scores: In accordance with State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.0315, students must successfully complete all sections of a common placement test, through scores on a single test or combination of tests and meet all college ready cut score requirements as a prerequisite to Dual Enrollment eligibility and participation.

Once eligibility has been determined, public and charter school dual enrollment students should talk to their high school counselor or administrator before completing the dual enrollment online registration.

Step 1: Complete the Online DE Admissions Application via the Slate Portal Prior to the DE Application Deadline (See PHSC Academic Calendar)

• Click the “Apply to PHSC” link located on the Banner on the PHSC Website Homepage.
• First-time users can click on "Create an account" to start a new application.
  • Use personal email
    • Students will receive an email to activate their account with a temporary PIN.
  • Create a password
  • Complete personal information
  • Complete additional information
    • Choose:
      • Enrollment Type: Dual Enrollment
      • Term to Start
      • Major
  • Complete military information
• Sign and submit application
• Students will receive a confirmation email when submitted.
• Students can track their application status via the Slate portal by logging in as a Returning user with the credentials created to submit the application.

Step 2: Check Admission Status

• Once the application is processed and an acceptance decision has been made, students can open their Decision Made letter in the Slate portal.
  • In about 48 hours, students will be able to view their PHSC student email address on the Slate portal.
  • A default password will be provided.

Step 3: Visit MyPHSC located on the PHSC website homepage to Log Into The Bobcat Portal using a PHSC student email address and default password.

Complete both of the following found in Canvas:

• New Student Orientation
• Online Readiness Course

Canvas is found within the Student Quick Links on the student's MyPHSC Bobcat Portal.

Step 4: Course Planning Worksheet (Pasco Students Only)

• Students should receive the Course Request Planning Worksheet from their school.
• Fill it out with the desired dual enrollment courses.
• Students should submit it to their high school counselor by the district’s deadline.

Step 5: Complete the Dual Enrollment Online Request Form

• Students should use their PHSC student email to log in.
• The Online Request Form/Dynamic Form link is located on the Dual Enrollment Public or Charter Schools page under the “Links on this page" section.
• Select the high school attending for the high school counselor
• Provide parent name and email address
• Select the high school attending for PHSC
• Students need to complete the form with their information
• Check the box to accept terms and conditions
• Select desired courses and locations wanting to take DE courses for the current semester only (see note below).
• Sign and submit

Step 6: Parent/Guardian Signature

• Once a student has completed and submitted the Dynamic Form, the parent/guardian will receive an email notification and link to log into the Dynamic Form.
• First-time users will be asked to create an account using the link provided.
• Parents must log in and digitally sign the Terms and Conditions.
• This must be completed by the district deadline.

Step 7: High School Counselor Submission

• Once the parent has signed and submitted the Dynamic Form, the high school counselor will receive the form to approve.
• The counselor uploads the student's high school transcripts containing the student's:
  • Unweighted GPA
  • Test scores
• Submit all documentation by the deadline.

Step 8: PHSC Review

• Once the high school counselor signs and submits the Online Request Form/Dynamic Form, the student's assigned PHSC Advisor receives the form to process.
• The PHSC Academic Advisor will:
  • Review the student's request
  • Approve or deny each course based on academic history, test scores and prerequisites.

Step 9: Registration

• The student will receive a list of course approvals and/or denials in their student email.
• The student will need to follow PHSC’s registration dates and procedures based on their grade level.
• To register for approved courses, students need to log onto their MyPHSC Bobcat Portal, open the Student Dashboard and select “Registration.”
• Select “Register for Classes” to begin the registration process.
• Students can select the approved number of courses based on their grade level, interest, modality and/or test scores.