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Adult Diploma

How should the student decide what the right option is for them?

We recommend that students lacking most of their high school credits receive their GED and students who are close to graduating and are proficient (or close to proficient) on the college placement test, take the Adult High School Diploma program.

For a student to be considered “proficient” or at college level, they must place into RD115, MTH60 and WR115. Students do not need to be proficient before joining the AHSD program, but will need to prove themselves proficient prior to receiving a diploma through the program.

What is the minimum number of credits a student must take through the program?

Students are required to complete one full credit of high school courses and one-half credit of either high school or college courses (to earn dual credit), with a minimum of one and one-half credits total.

What is dual credit? How is the dual credit awarded?

Dual credit means the student will receive high school credit and college credit for the same class. Only specific college courses qualify for dual credit. The breakdown of credit is:

1-2 college credits = .25 high school credit
3-4 college credits = .50 high school credit
5-6 college credits = 1.0 high school credits

What are the admission requirements?

The local admission requirements are as follows:

The student must apply for admission to the AHSD program.
The student must complete the College Placement Test.
The student must complete Orientation packet.

If the student decides to join the Adult High School Diploma program, what steps would need to be taken?

Provide all official transcripts from high school and college.
Provide a release from compulsory attendance if under age 18.
Select classes with the student adviser.
Register for classes.
Pay for classes.