Dual Enrollment for Students
We’re thrilled to support your academic goals as you earn college and high school credits at the same time—all before graduating high school. This is your chance to get ahead, explore college-level learning, and save big on tuition. As a dual enrollment student, you’ll pay just $30 per credit hour, making it one of the most affordable ways to begin your college experience.
Enjoy the Convenience
All Dual Credit courses are held at your high school campus in a familiar and comfortable environment.
Get a Head Start
Reduce the time needed to complete and obtain a college degree or certificate.
Manageable Coursework
All coursework is delivered by one of your high school teachers. No extra classwork and no additional homework beyond what you’re assigned in the classroom.
Transfer Friendly
Dual Enrollment courses are transferable to Arizona public universities and may also be accepted by out-of-state universities. Always check with your transfer university of choice to confirm transferability and applicability to your desired program of study.
New or returning?
Are you a new or returning student? Choose an option below or schedule an appointment.
First-time Students
If you’re a first-time Dual Enrollment student, meaning you've never taken any AWC classes before, you'll need to follow the full admissions and registration steps detailed on the next page to get started.
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Returning Students
If you’re a returning Dual Enrollment student, you'll need to follow the streamlined steps on the next page to complete your class registration for the upcoming semester.
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Appointment
Schedule a one-on-one appointment with our team for personalized guidance. We’ll walk you through the enrollment process, answer your questions, and make sure you feel confident about your next steps toward earning college credit.
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High School Partners Dual Enrollment Websites
Explore your high school’s dual enrollment opportunities by visiting the official counseling or academic pages below. Each school provides details on how you can get started with AWC dual enrollment.
- Dual Enrollment Opportunities - Cibola High School
- Dual Enrollment Opportunities - Gila Ridge High School
- Dual Enrollment Opportunities - Kofa High School
- Dual Enrollment Opportunities - San Luis High School
- Dual Enrollment Opportunities - Somerton High School
- Dual Enrollment Opportunities - Vista High School
- Dual Enrollment Opportunities - Yuma High School
- Academic Excellence - Yuma Catholic High School
- HPA Dual Credit - Harvest Preparatory Academy
- Home - Southwest Technical Ed of Yuma (STEDY)
- Freedom Christian Academy of Yuma, Arizona
- Parker High School
- Salome High School
- Antelope Union High School District #50
- PPEP TEC High School – Cesar Chavez Campus
Learn more about Dual Enrollment from other students.
Each year, hundreds of high school students get ahead through Dual Enrollment, earning college credits at just $30 per credit hour while still in high school. This achievement highlights the power of our partnership with local schools, expanding access to affordable, transferable college courses and helping students reach their goals sooner.
Additional Resources and Information
Find important dates, forms, and support to make the most of your Dual Enrollment experience.
Stay on top of your registration, drop, and withdrawal deadlines for dual credit courses. Please note that dual credit courses follow AWC’s 12-week course schedule. For exact dates, always refer to the AWC Academic Calendar .
Fall Deadlines
- Registration Deadline: Early September
- Drop Deadline: Mid-September
- Withdraw Deadline: Mid-November
For exact dates, please refer to the AWC Academic Calendar.
* Dual Credit Courses follow AWC’s 12-Week Course Schedule.
Spring Deadlines
- Registration Deadline: Early February
- Drop Deadline: Mid-February
- Withdraw Deadline: Mid-April
For exact dates, please refer to the AWC Academic Calendar.
* Dual Credit Courses follow AWC’s 12-Week Course Schedule.
Early College Graduation Resources: Congratulations on reaching this incredible and rewarding milestone! For graduation information, please visit AWC Graduation & Beyond for important updates and key dates.
Access the forms you’ll need for Dual Enrollment. These documents help you register, make changes to your schedule, or authorize the release of your student information. Click below to download and complete each form as needed.
- Dual Enrollment Registration Form (English / Español)
Use this form to register for your Dual Enrollment courses each semester. - Dual Enrollment Drop Form (English / Español)
Submit this form if you need to drop or withdraw from a Dual Enrollment course. - Change of Major Form
Use this form if you need to update or change your declared major.
- Student Information Release Form (FERPA)
Complete this form to allow parents, guardians, or others to access your student records. - Student Information Update Form
Submit this form to update your student information related to financial aid.
Have questions about Dual Credit or Early College? Our team is here to help! Reach out to the coordinators and specialists below for assistance. You can also view our contact information on the directory.
- Biridiana Martinez
Director of Outreach & Recruitment/Early College Program
Biridiana.Martinez@azwestern.edu - Vanessa Roman
Early College Program Coordinator
Celia.Lopez@azwestern.edu - Joel Ibarra
Dual Credit Success Coordinator
Joel.Ibarra@azwestern.edu
- Anerol Gil
Dual Credit Outreach Specialist
Anerol.Gil@azwestern.edu - Willyam Garcia
Dual Credit Outreach Specialist
Willyam.Garcia@azwestern.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligible high school students from partnering schools may enroll in Dual Enrollment courses with approval from their guidance counselor. Students must meet course prerequisites or have qualifying placement scores and complete the Arizona Western College online application.
Students can pay through various methods, with the preferred option being Self-Service. For step-by-step instructions, refer to azwestern.edu/paying-for-college.
Students must drop the course during AWC’s add/drop period to receive a full refund and avoid a transcript record. The deadline is listed in the Important Reminders document in your packet. To drop a course, contact your high school counselor, dual enrollment teacher, or the Early College Program at AWC. After the deadline, a Withdraw Request form is required. A “W” grade will appear on your transcript, which doesn’t affect GPA but may impact future financial aid eligibility. Refunds are not available after the deadline, and any remaining balance must be paid.
All dual enrollment classes need to be passed with a grade of “C” or better. A minimum of a “C” grade is required to pass all Arizona Western College courses.
It is the student’s responsibility to drop the dual enrollment class with Arizona Western College if these changes occur within the add/drop period. If changes to the student schedule take place after the add/drop deadline, it is the student’s responsibility to submit a Withdraw form with the Early College Program at Arizona Western College.
Of course. We encourage parent/guardian involvement while taking college classes. For Arizona Western College to be able to exchange any student information with a parent/guardian, the student must complete the Student Release of Information form, also referred to as FERPA form, provided in the packet. (For further information please refer to the FERPA form.)
At Arizona Western College we have students of all ages! All high school students may enroll independently in college classes and take advantage of our $30 per credit hour tuition rate.
AP classes require students to pass a standardized exam to earn college credit, and score requirements vary by institution. Dual Enrollment awards college credit based on the final grade in the course—students who earn a “C” or better receive credit.