Earn College Credits while Attending High School
The York College Dual Enrollment Program partners with area school districts to offer high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credit while completing their high school requirements. The program is designed to encourage a broader range of students to experience postsecondary education by allowing the student to concurrently enroll in postsecondary courses and to receive both secondary and postsecondary credit for the coursework at a reduced cost to the student.
Dual Enrollment Process
- Be in your Junior or Senior year of high school.
- Have at least a 3.0 (B) unweighted cumulative grade point average.
- Have consent from a parent/guardian for the student to participate in the York College Dual Enrollment Program.
- Receive a school counselor (or homeschool evaluator)’s consent for the student to participate in the York College Dual Enrollment Program and have their official high school transcript submitted.
- Be prepared to attend on-campus classes in accordance with your instructor’s attendance policy.
Applying for the York College Dual Enrollment Program is easy! There is no application fee, and you can apply online. Interested students must submit a new Dual Enrollment application each semester that they want to enroll as a Dual Enrollment student.
Complete the online application to get started!
Dual Enrollment Costs 2025 - 2026
Tuition: $155 per credit
Administrative Fee: $160
Dual Enrollment Parking Pass: Free
York College Student I.D.: Free
3-Credit Course
- Tuition: $465
- Total: $625
4-Credit Course
- Tuition: $620
- Total: $780
The above amounts do not include the cost of books and/or materials. These costs are your responsibility and may be purchased directly from the College Bookstore.
Course Eligibility Requirements
Students must meet all prerequisite requirements for any college course in which they enroll. Prerequisite information can be found in the Course Descriptions listed in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Students who are interested in taking a college math or foreign language course may be required to complete an online placement test in the subject area to ensure their eligibility for specific courses in that subject.
Course Recommendations
Students participating in the York College Dual Enrollment Program may take up to six (6) credits each semester. Students should work with their high school counselor or homeschool evaluator to determine if specific college subjects or courses will count toward certain high school credit requirements, or if their Dual Enrollment classes will be taken as electives or extracurricular toward their future college or career goals.
Course Scheduling
The current schedule of classes allows you to review available courses offered each semester in specific academic areas. Each section of the course has a maximum enrollment number which may limit availability. Please be aware the Open Seat number is a “real time” number and can change between the time of a search and actual enrollment.
Your York College admissions counselor will provide additional guidance on course selection and registration information during your admission interview when you apply. Once you have been approved by your admissions counselor, you will then need to set up your YCP Network account and pay your deposit for your class registration to be processed.
Dual Enrollment students typically take 100-200 level courses that do not require prerequisites. These general education courses are designed to transfer easily to other colleges or universities. For a full list of available courses, please contact Dual Enrollment Admissions Counselor Jenna Hathazi at jhathazi@ycp.edu or 717.815.6822.
Course Number | Course Title | Course Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM122 | Principles of General and Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| ECO200 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| HIS111 | American Civ I | 3 |
| LIT200 | Perspectives in Literature | 3 |
| MKT100 | Intro to Marketing | 3 |
| PHL221 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHY110 | General Physics: Mechanics and Heat | 4 |
| PSY100 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SPN202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
What is dual enrollment?
- Dual Enrollment programs allow high school students to enroll in college classes while they are still in high school. The program is designed to encourage a broader range of students to experience postsecondary education by allowing the student to concurrently enroll in postsecondary courses and to receive both secondary and postsecondary credit for the coursework at a reduced cost to the student.
Can home-schooled students participate?
- Yes! Home-schooled students or high school students whose school district is not affiliated with the York College Dual Enrollment Program may still apply. Students should work with their school counselor or homeschool evaluator to complete the application requirements. The costs are the same. Please contact Lauren Martin for more information at 717.815.1478 or lmartin22@ycp.edu.
What important dates do I need to know?
- Students participating in the York College Dual Enrollment Program should be prepared to follow all important dates and deadlines on the College’s academic calendar, including tuition due dates.
For more information about York College's Dual Enrollment program, please reach out to our Dual Enrollment counselor:
Lauren Martin
Admissions Counselor
lmartin22@ycp.edu
717.815.1478
Dual Enrollment Benefits
Dual enrollment offers students a valuable opportunity to begin college courses early and at a lower cost. By engaging in these classes, students not only challenge themselves academically but also gain insights into potential future programs of study and majors. They experience the academic rigor of college classrooms, preparing them for life beyond high school. Skills such as time management, effective study habits, navigating syllabi, and purchasing textbooks become second nature, setting them up for success in their academic journey.
Dual Enrollment students can also leverage campus resources, such as Library and Technology Services, the MyYCP Student Portal, and York's Student Success Division.
College in the High School
College in the High School is a partnership between York College of Pennsylvania and several area school districts. This initiative provides students the opportunity to earn college credit(s) within their high school classroom.