Dual Enrollment & Community College Courses in South Carolina
How High School Students Can Earn College Credit Before Graduation
💬 What Is Dual Enrollment?
Dual enrollment allows high school students to take college-level courses—often through a community or technical college—and earn both high school and college credit at the same time.
In South Carolina, this is most commonly done through:
Greenville Technical College
Tri-County Tech
Spartanburg Community College
Other local institutions partnering with public and private high schools
✅ Benefits of Dual Enrollment
Earn college credit early — Often transferable to 4-year universities
Save money — Especially for in-state public colleges
Build a stronger transcript — College-level rigor can boost admissions
Explore potential majors — Sample subjects before committing in college
Graduate earlier or reduce course loads later — Gives flexibility down the line
⚠️ What to Consider Before Signing Up
Dual enrollment isn’t right for everyone. Consider:
GPA impact – These are college-level classes. A low grade can hurt your high school AND future college GPA.
Transferability – Not all credits transfer cleanly, especially out of state or to selective private colleges.
Course availability – Some courses may overlap or conflict with your high school schedule.
Student maturity – These are real college classes. Time management and communication skills are essential.
📌 Who Is Eligible?
Most programs require:
At least a 3.0 GPA
Strong attendance and discipline record
Parental and school counselor approval
Readiness for college-level work (confirmed by placement test or prior academic record)
🏫 Common Dual Enrollment Courses in SC
Students often take:
College Algebra or Statistics
US History or Psychology
Biology with lab
Intro to Public Speaking or Sociology
These align with general education requirements at many SC colleges—and can replace similar courses later.
🛠️ How College Refocus Helps
We help families make smart dual enrollment decisions by offering:
✅ 4-year academic planning
✅ Transcript review and GPA analysis
✅ Advice on which classes transfer best
✅ Help comparing AP vs Dual Enrollment options
✅ Local guidance for Greenville Tech and other SC programs
Whether your student is a high achiever or looking for a more flexible path to college, we’ll create a plan that makes sense—and saves stress later.
💬 What Families Say
“We were overwhelmed by dual enrollment paperwork and didn’t know if it would help or hurt. College Refocus explained the big picture and helped us choose courses that lined up with my son’s future transfer to Clemson.”
— Greer, SC
📞 Let’s Build Your Dual Enrollment Plan
Not sure if it’s the right fit? Already accepted and don’t know what to take? We can help.
🎯 Schedule a free dual enrollment strategy session and get clarity on:
What classes make sense
GPA risk management
College admissions impact