Virginia Peninsula Community College’s Dual Enrollment program helps high school students get a head start on their college education. Dual Enrollment can save time, money, all while earning college credit as the student is finishing up high school.
Dual Enrollment students have the opportunity to earn high school and college credit simultaneously, with college credits that are transferable to most Virginia colleges and universities. Additionally, they can access valuable resources on the Virginia Peninsula campuses, such as tutoring and library services, to support their academic success. Dual Enrollment also allows students to experience the rigor of college-level coursework, preparing them for future educational challenges.
In-school Dual Enrollment
In-school Dual Enrollment provides high school students the opportunity to pursue college-level coursework at their high school while also earning high school credit.
Get started
- Speak with your high school guidance counselor regarding dual enrollment opportunities at your school prior to your junior or senior year course planning to verify that this is an option.
- Complete an online admission application. Upon submission, you will receive a Virginia Peninsula student ID number. Please make note of this number for future use.
- Demonstrate college readiness according to the requirements of your high school’s Dual Enrollment Program.
- Register for classes in your high school by going to vpcc.dualenroll.com/login
- Documentation of parental permission is required for all dual enrollment students.
On-campus Dual Enrollment
On-campus Dual Enrollment is available for home-schooled and high school students who wish to earn college credit in courses that are not currently offered in their high school through In-school Dual Enrollment. Students will take classes on campus at Virginia Peninsula.
Get started
- Complete an online admission application. Upon submission, you will receive a Virginia Peninsula student ID number. Please make note of this number for future use.
- Provide a high school transcript, standardized test scores, GPA, and projected high school graduation date.
- Home-schooled students must also provide the following:
- A copy of the Home School Agreement approved by the School District for the current or upcoming academic school year or
- A letter from the local school board for the current or upcoming academic school year
- or A copy of your letter of intent to home school.
- Submit the high school Transcript and other documentation to the Dual Enrollment Coordinator for your area. Please include the Virginia Peninsula Student ID.
- If a student is determined to be eligible for college classes, the Dual Enrollment Coordinator will contact you to complete the Dual Enrollment On Campus Registration Form. High school students are not permitted to self-enroll in classes.
- Once registered, students are responsible for all tuition, fees, and textbook costs. Payment must be made by the published deadline.
Early College
The Early College Program is a partnership between Virginia Peninsula and three school divisions: Newport News Public Schools, Williamsburg/James City County Schools, and the York County School Division. Eligible high school seniors begin college coursework during the fall semester at their high school and transition to the campus of Virginia Peninsula in the spring to continue their studies.
Get started
- Speak with your high school counselor regarding participation requirements and eligibility
- Complete an online admission application. Upon submission, you will receive a Virginia Peninsula student ID number. Please make note of this number for future use.
- Demonstrate college readiness according to the requirements of your high school’s Early College Program.
- Register for classes in your high school by going to VPCC.DualEnroll.com/login
- Attend Early College Advisement Nights at your home high school to ensure you are properly advised and registered for your courses in the spring
- Attend Early College Orientation to confirm resources and courses
For additional information on Early College, please contact the following:
- Newport News Public Schools – Kathy DiMarino, Coordinator for Secondary School Leadership
- Williamsburg-James City County Schools – Jessica Walter, Director of School Counseling and College & Career Readiness
- York County Schools – Jessica Harless, Coordinator of Online Learning, Secondary Instruction
Transitions Workshops
These workshops are for graduating dual enrolled high school seniors to learn how to transition from dual enrolled high school student to college student status. In these sessions, you will learn how to:
- To be able to declare a program of study at VPCC
- To be eligible for financial aid at VPCC
- To be assigned an academic advisor at VPCC
- To remove your registration holds
- To be able to self-register for future classes!
- To learn about Scholarships
- To learn about VPCC programs and resources!
Even if you do not plan to continue at VPCC, we recommend you complete the transition process! Your plans may change or you may come back to take a summer class with us. Contact us if you have questions.
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