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Dual Credit Opportunities

Students beginning 10th grade at NYOS are eligible to complete up to 12 dual credit courses through Austin Community College (ACC). Dual credit allows students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously, offering a preview of college in a structured and supportive environment while reducing future college costs.

Students who successfully complete all 12 courses may graduate from high school with up to 36 hours of college credit.

Once an official ACC transcript is submitted, completed pre-approved dual credit courses are applied to the student’s NYOS high school transcript.

NYOS Dual Credit Liaison

Nekeida Pierce

Dual Credit Liaison and College & Career Readiness (CCMR)
[email protected]

NYOS Eligibility Requirements

Before a student can add dual credit courses to their schedule:

  • Student must have completed their freshman year of high school

  • Student must attend a dual credit Information session (in person or online when offered)

  • TSI requirements must be met prior to course selection in order for dual credit courses to be added to the student’s schedule for the upcoming year.

    • ACC does offer free, no-appointment-necessary TSI testing for students who have completed the application process for ACC. You can find a campus and time that works for you by visiting the ACC Assessment Schedule.

    • The deadline to meet TSI requirements for the 2026-27 school year is January 30th, 2026 (last day of course selection). *Course selection adjustments may still be made if TSI requirements are met by February 28, 2026, provided documented proof is provided by completing the TSI Checkpoint form.

  • Student must be advised by and meet with the NYOS Academic Advisor/Dual Credit Liaison before beginning the enrollment process.

For NYOS-specific information, including eligibility requirements, registration steps, and student expectations, please review the following document:

Dual Credit Courses @ NYOS

NYOS only offers high school credit for courses in their Crosswalk with ACC. Courses not on the approved list in the NYOS course catalog may be taken but will not fall under dual credit, and will not be listed on your high school transcript or count towards your GPA for graduation.

Course Locations, Scheduling, & Transportation

Some approved dual credit courses are offered only on the ACC campus.

  • ACC campus courses are typically scheduled during the NYOS school day, depending on the course and availability.

  • NYOS does not provide transportation to or from ACC campuses. Students and families are responsible for transportation arrangements for any courses approved outside of their NYOS courses and schedule. 

Dual credit courses currently offered on the NYOS campus include:

  • EDUC 1300 (Learning Frameworks)
  • ENGL 1301 (Composition I)
  • ENGL 1302 (Composition II)
  • PSYC 2301 (Introduction to Psychology)

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