Dual Enrollment

Get a headstart on college

Dual Enrollment gives High School Juniors and Seniors the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school. Get ahead with transferable college credits, explore your desired career path, and acclimate to the college experience. 

What are the benefits of Dual Enrollment courses?

  • Earn transferrable college credits while still in high school
  • Earn a full Certificate while still in high school
  • Minimize college debt
  • Boost your high school GPA
  • Gain valuable college experience

How do I qualify for for Dual Enrollment courses?

  • Be a rising or current 11th or 12th grade student
  • Attend a school within Florence, Darlington, or Marion County, or Homeschool
  • School and Parent Approval
  • Proof of Legal Presence in the United States
  • Meet our GPA or test score requirements
  • Complete our easy application process
  • Register for courses

Ready to get started?

New Students

STEP 1: Apply to FDTC

Complete your online application and select “General Technology (High School Students Only)” as your program.

Apply Now

Step 2: We Need a Few Things From You

1. Official High School Transcript: Ask your school counselor or homeschool designee to submit your official high school transcript to DualEnrollment@fdtc.edu.

General Education Pathway:

  • Students with an overall high school GPA of 3.0 or higher will be awarded waiver scores for general education (non-math) courses and will not need to take the Accuplacer test.
  • Students who have earned “B” average or better in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry will also be awarded math waiver scores for entry into college-level math courses.

Technical Pathway:

  • Students with an overall high school GPA of 2.5 or higher will be awarded waiver scores for technical education courses and will not need to take the Accuplacer test.

2. Forms: Submit the following documents to DualEnrollment@fdtc.edu

  • Permission/Communication Form
    • This form allows us to communicate with your school and your parent/guardian.
  • Citizenship Form
    • This form certifies your legal presence in the United States.
  • Lottery Form
    • This form allows us to apply Lottery Funding to your account. Students must enroll in at least 6 credit hours to receive Lottery Funding. You will complete this form at the start of each academic year. This signature on this form must be handwritten. 
  • Workforce Affidavit Form
    • This form allows us to apply Workforce Funding to your account. The signature on this form must be handwritten. 

3. Identification: Submit one of the following items to DualEnrollment@fdtc.edu

  • Driver’s License
  • Birth Certificate
  • Passport
Step 3: Access Your New Accounts

It's now time to access your student email, myFDTC Self-Service, and your Desire2Learn(D2L) accounts. 

We will be sending you all the directions you need to access these accounts. You should receive this information the following business day through email after submitting your application.

If you have any trouble accessing these accounts once you have received your sign in information, access this support page or reach out to our IT Help Desk at 843.661.8123 or helpdesk.account@fdtc.edu and they will make sure you can get in.

Online courses are taught through Desire2Learn (D2L). Learn how to use D2L here!

Step 4: Register for Courses

Once accepted, speak with your high school counselor about your acceptance to FDTC’s Dual Enrollment program. Your high school counselor will work with you to help you select courses that are most appropriate for your high school track. Your high school counselor will send us your registration requests!

Homeschool students: Complete a Registration Form and return it to DualEnrollment@fdtc.edu

Questions about what courses to take? Ask us at DualEnrollment@fdtc.edu.

Want to know how your courses will transfer to other S.C. Institutions? Click Here to explore transfer options with the SC Transfer and Articulation Center.

Step 5: Student Handbook

After being accepted to FDTC please download and review the FDTC Student Handbook.

Step 6: Student ID

You will need a Photo ID for our online courses. You can pick up a free Student ID at the front desk of the 100 Building on our Main Campus.

Returning Students

Step 1: We Need a Few Things From You

Complete Forms 

Register for classes by completing the Registration Form and emailing it to DualEnrollment@fdtc.edu or submitting it in person. If your high school submits a fall or spring registration roster, please contact your high school's Dual Enrollment or Early College counselor.

Dual Enrollment FAQs:

What will my classes be like?
  • You can choose online or lecture classes
  • Your lecture classes will be taught at FDTC
  • Online courses will require you to come to FDTC for exams and tests
  • Courses are taught in 8-week, 12-week, and 15-week sessions
  • Rigorous coursework and a college experience designed to prepare high school students for the expectations of college
Will my classes transfer to another college?

Yes! Check out the South Carolina Transfer and Articulation Center to see a current list of FDTC courses that will transfer to any public college or university in South Carolina.

What about tuition, fees, and books?
  • Depending on residency status, students may be eligible for SC WINS and South Carolina Lottery Tuition Assistance. Students must enroll in at least 6 credit hours in order to receive South Carolina Lottery Tuition Assistance. These funds will cover a portion of the tuition cost for the courses taught by FDTC.
  • Standard FDTC tuition rates and fees apply to Dual Enrollment/Early College Students
  • All students are responsible for obtaining the required textbooks and supplies for all FDTC courses 
  • Your school district may assist with the cost of your tuition. Contact DualEnrollment@fdtc.edu or your school counselor to learn if your school district helps pay for your Dual Enrollment classes.
Withdrawing from a course?
  • Click here to view the Line Schedule for the current semester. Be aware of drop dates for refunds and for dropping courses without Academic Penalty. 
  • If you are considering withdrawing from a course:
    • First Step: Speak with your high school counselor and your parent about whether withdrawing is the right choice for you. Your counselor will advise you on whether or not the course is needed for high school graduation.
    • Second Step: Contact DualEnrollment@fdtc.edu. Dual Enrollment will verify with your high school and will withdraw you from the course. 
  • Withdrawing from a course can jeopardize your financial aid, high school graduation, and your ability to remain in the Dual Enrollment program. We are here to assist you if you feel that you need to be withdrawn.

Still have questions? Contact Us!

Office Location

FDTC Main Campus
Building 5000
3rd Floor, Room 5313

Our Team

Antonio McFarland 
Director of Admissions

Allie Smith
Senior Admissions Counselor

Regional Admissions Counselors
Dominique Brown
Janelle McIver
Dachaun Williams

Contact

Phone: 843.661.8289
Text: 843.351.1960
Email: dualenrollment@fdtc.edu