Dual Enrollment
Application and Registration Process
Explore the process of applying to CF and registering for classes as a dual enrollment student.
Home School Students Course Registration
Students that wish to enter the dual enrollment program must meet the eligibility requirements for the program by the posted deadlines. As a home school student, you must be registered with the home education office in the public school district in which you reside.
Admission Requirements
- Eligible students in grades 6-12 with at least 4 completed high school credits
- Submit an online CF dual enrollment application
- Submission of acceptable, current scores on approved placement test (PERT, ACT, SAT, PreACT or PSAT)
- Provide a letter from the home education office in your school district
- Submit the Home Education Articulation Agreement signature page
Additionally, the dual enrollment office requests a copy of the applicant’s transcript to assist in the determination of appropriate coursework. This is not a requirement, however, there may be educational benefits to the student for sharing his or her educational background.
Once you have submitted your dual enrollment application, use the checklist below to help you complete the application process.
Course Registration Information
Meet with home school administrator to see what high school credits you still need. You will need to sign up for a New Student Orientation and attend the in-person orientation at the CF Campus nearest you in order to register for your first semester of dual enrollment classes. While attending orientation, students will self-register with advisor assistance. Provide a copy of your schedule to the home school administrator.
Returning Dual Enrollment Students:
Please refer to the priority registration dates posted on MyCF portal to find the date when your registration is open. You will register for your courses through your MyCF portal. Provide a copy of your schedule to the home school administrator.
To learn how to navigate the MyCF portal and registration, please view the CF Course Registration Guide.
Private School Students
Students that wish to enter the dual enrollment program must meet with their high school counselor. You must meet the eligibility requirements for the program by the posted deadlines.
Admission Requirements
- Eligible students in grades 6-12 with at least 4 completed high school credits
- Submit an online CF dual enrollment application
- Submission of acceptable, current scores on approved placement test (PERT, ACT, SAT, PreACT or PSAT)
- Submission of current high school transcript with appropriate GPA
Once you have submitted your dual enrollment application, use the checklist below to help you complete the application process.
Course Registration Information
Meet with high school counselor to see what high school credits you still need. You will need to sign up for a New Student Orientation and attend the in-person orientation at the CF Campus nearest you in order to register for your first semester of dual enrollment classes. While attending orientation, students will self-register with advisor assistance. Provide a copy of your schedule to your high school counselor.
Returning Dual Enrollment Students:
Please refer to the priority registration dates posted on MyCF portal to find the date when your registration is open. You will register for your courses through your MyCF portal. Provide a copy of your schedule to your high school counselor.
To learn how to navigate the MyCF portal and registration, please view the CF Course Registration Guide.
Public School Students
Students that wish to enter the dual enrollment program must meet with their high school counselor. You must meet the eligibility requirements for the program by the posted deadlines.
Admission Requirements
- Eligible students in grades 6-12 with at least 4 completed high school credits
- Submission of an online CF dual enrollment application
- Submission of acceptable, current scores on approved placement test (PERT, ACT, SAT, PreACT or PSAT)
- Submission of current high school transcript with appropriate GPA
- Passing scores on the Florida Statewide Assessment for reading and the End-of-Course Assessment for algebra
Once you have submitted your dual enrollment application, use the checklist below to help you complete the application process.
Course Registration Information
Meet with high school counselor to see what high school credits you still need. You will need to sign up for a New Student Orientation and attend the in-person orientation at the CF Campus nearest you in order to register for your first semester of dual enrollment classes. While attending orientation, students will self-register with advisor assistance. Provide a copy of your schedule to your high school counselor.
Returning Dual Enrollment Students:
Please refer to the priority registration dates posted on MyCF portal to find the date when your registration is open. You will register for your courses through your MyCF portal. Provide a copy of your schedule to your high school counselor.
To learn how to navigate the MyCF portal and registration, please view the CF Course Registration Guide.
District Articulation Agreements
The College of Central Florida in conjunction with the tricounty service area school districts approve the articulation agreements each academic year.
Course Information
Use the online Course Schedule Search to look up the times and days of the available courses. Consult your CF advisor or high school counselor for assistance if needed.
If you wish to withdraw from a course after the Add/Drop period, please submit the completed Dual Enrollment Withdrawal Form to the Dual Enrollment Office before the last day for withdrawals.
How to Apply
Step 1:
Complete the Online Application
The application is available online. Be sure to enter your date of birth, Social Security number, and a program of interest on the application. Failure to provide this information will delay your application and require the submission of additional documentation. Note: The program of interest can be changed at any time after admission.
You will be asked to create a password. Make note of the password, as this will be the same password to log in to your MyCF student portal.
Save your work as you go! If you need to go back or advance in the application screen, use the Previous Page or Next Page links at the bottom of the application. If you use the Back button at the top of your browser, your work will be lost and you will need to start your application over again.
Step 2:
Submit Parent Signature Form and Access the MyCF Portal
After you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the parent signature form. Your parent or guardian must sign this form for participation in the Dual Enrollment program. Return the signed form with your CF ID to your guidance counselor or Dual Enrollment Services.
You will also receive an email containing your CF ID and instructions on how to log in to your MyCF student portal. Remember, your application password is the same as your MyCF portal password. Your CF ID is also required on the parent signature form, so be sure to include that information on the form.
Your MyCF student portal will grant you real-time access to your admissions requirements, course search, current and future courses, and the important college dates and deadlines. To view your admissions status, click on the red Admissions Status tab at the top of the page. Note: As you are still a high school student and only have an incomplete transcript, the high school transcript requirement will remain listed under missing admissions documents but will not hinder your admissions to the Dual Enrollment program.
Step 3:
Submit Test Scores
Turn in your official placement test scores (ACT/SAT/PERT) to your high school counselor or Dual Enrollment Services if you are a home school student. You can access your official ACT/SAT scores from their websites.
You can take the PERT on your high school campus or at CF. We will pay for the first time you take the PERT (with a signed waiver from Dual Enrollment Services). If taken at CF, you will need a photo ID and high school or CF ID number. You may retest over any section of the PERT at CF for $5 per section.
Step 4:
Submit Transcripts and/or Home School Enrollment Letter
For public school students, your high school counselor will send your transcript electronically. You may also provide an official (sealed) transcript to Dual Enrollment Services in person.
Home school students will submit all paperwork, including a current home school education letter from your county Home School Education Office, to Dual Enrollment Services prior to the admissions deadline.
You will receive an email stating that you have been admitted to the Dual Enrollment program.
Step 5:
Complete the Orientation and Register for Classes
You will receive an email after you are admitted to complete in-person orientation. Orientation sessions are selected in the myCF portal under the “Start Smart” tab. Submit the orientation form in Step 1, and then select an orientation session in Step 2. You will register for classes when you attend orientation.