Welcome to Dual Enrollment Information Night!

James F. Byrnes High SchoolDistrict Five Fine Arts Center

to prepare for 2016-2017

WHY CHOOSE DUAL ENROLLMENT?

How to get a jump start on college?

Get ahead at USC Upstate!Start earning college credit while still in high school!

Options for Dual Enrollment Credit

USC Upstate Campus• 14 options• 7 courses

Byrnes Campus• 4 options• 2 courses

What Courses Are Available?

Monday, Wednesday, Friday8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.

orTuesday, Thursday

1:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

orTuesday, Thursday

8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

English 101: English Composition I Psychology 101: Intro to Psychology

Computer Science 138: Intro to Computer Technology Sociology 101: Intro to Sociology

Music 140: History of Rock Music History 102: Intro to World History II

Math 102: Elementary Statistics

Requirements

GPA = 3.0

Recommended Test Scores SAT = 1000(Critical Reading + Math)

Or ACT = 20

Recommendation/Permission from HS Guidance Counselor

How to Apply

Step 1: Create your Login ID and 6 Digit PINStep 2: Select USC UpstateStep 3: Select Dual Enrollment ApplicationStep 4: Complete Application and SubmitStep 5: Submit High School Documentation Transcript, Test Scores (SAT or ACT) & Enrollment Form

College Credits

Transfer of Credit to Your College of Choice• It is the student’s responsibility to determine which course(s) to

take depending on their intended major and college of choice.

Transcript Request• Official USC transcript• Letter grades only

How Much Does It Cost?

High School Dual Enrollment Student $198 per class (plus books)

Regular Upstate Student $1300 per class (plus books)

Fab FridayFebruary 5March 4April 1

Open HouseMarch 26April 30

Weekday ToursMonday - Thursday 10 a.m. & 3 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m.

Visiting campus is a great way to get to know USC Upstate

Visit the Admissions website to make a reservation for all campus visits.

February 2 – Byrnes Day at Upstate

For more information, contact

Donette Stewart atdstewart@uscupstate.edu

864-503-5246

Student Perspective

Miss Allison Danielle Stewart, Class of 2016Byrnes High School

EARLY COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSION Welcome Byrnes High School Students and Parents!

Through participation in the SCC Early College program as a student dually enrolled at Byrnes High School and Spartanburg Community College, you can earn college credit.

EARLY COLLEGE—A SMART CHOICE!

BENEFITS OF SCC EARLY COLLEGE

Enrich your high school experience

Gain experience in navigating college classes

Earn college credit while you are still in high school

No transportation needed or short commute available

Affordable tuition

**Research indicates that dual enrollment gives students momentum and is positively related to going to college, persisting in college, and earning a college degree.

TALK WITH your high school or career center guidance counselor during registration to make sure you are eligible to apply.

REQUEST AND COMPLETE the SCC Early College application packet (3 forms): 1-Early College Prospect and Application Form; 2-Early College Permission and Registration Form; 3-Lottery Tuition FAFSA Waiver Form.

TAKE the COMPASS placement test (free to students) to determine your eligibility for the course(s). Qualifying ACT (19 or higher on Math and English) and SAT (480 or higher on Critical Reading and Math) scores may be used in lieu of the COMPASS.

How Do I Apply for SCC Early College?

Early

College

SCC-Tyger River

Campus

Byrnes High

School

R. D. Anderson

Career Center

EARLY COLLEGE ENROLLMENT OPTIONS

Biological Science I (BIO 101-4 semester hours)

OPTION I: EARLY COLLEGE CLASS OFFERED AT BYRNES HIGH

SCHOOL

OPTION II: EARLY COLLEGE CLASSES OFFERED AT SCC-TYGER RIVER CAMPUS

FALL 2016 MONDAY/WEDNESDAY TUESDAY/THURSDAY8:00 – 9:20 A.M.

ENG 101 English Composition I  

ENG 101 English Composition I

8:00 – 9:20 A.M.

PSY 201 General Psychology   MAT 110 College Algebra

     2:00 – 3:20 P.M.

CPT 101 Introduction to Computers 

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 

2:00 – 3:20 P.M.

MUS 105 Music Appreciation  SPC 205 Public Speaking 

2:00 -- 3:20 P.M.

  GER 101 Elementary German I (TENTATIVE-based on instructor availability)

SPRING 2017

MONDAY/WEDNESDAY TUESDAY/THURSDAY

8:00 – 9:20 A.M.

ECO 210 Macroeconomics HIS 102 Western Civilization post 1689 

8:00 – 9:20 A.M.

ENG 101 English Composition I MAT 110 College Algebra

8:00 – 9:20 A.M.

MAT 120 Probability and Statistics

8:00 – 9:20 A.M.

PSY 201 General Psychology  

     2:00 – 3:20 P.M.

ASL 101 American Sign Language I

CPT 101 Introduction to Computers 

2:00 – 3:20 P.M.

SPC 205 Public Speaking ART 101 Art History and Appreciation

Medical Terminology (AHS 102-3 semester hours)

Gas and Arc Welding (WLD 106-4 semester hours)

Arc Welding II (WLD 113-4 semester hours)

OPTION III: EARLY COLLEGE CLASSES OFFERED AT

R.D. ANDERSON APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CENTER

How much does it cost to participate?

Tuition for classes offered at Byrnes High Schooland at R. D. Anderson Applied Technology Center:$10 per semester hour + textbooks

Tuition for classes offered at SCC-Tyger River: (based on 2015-2016 tuition and lottery discount rates) Two 3-hour classes (6 semester hours total) with lottery tuition benefit: $426 + textbooks

GRADES & GRADE CONVERSION INFORMATION

Please know that you are beginning to establish your college transcript and your college career. Always do your best to take full advantage of your early start!

Only letter grades earned by high school students enrolled in Early College courses offered by Spartanburg Community College are reported to the high schools. Letter grades are then translated into numerical averages according to the South Carolina State Department of Education Uniform Grading Policy: A=96, B=88, C=80, D=73, F=61

SCC has a statewide articulation agreement with all the South Carolina State Colleges and Universities. Courses offered at SCC-Tyger River and Byrnes High School are standard university transfer courses.

SCC has a DIRECT CONNECT agreement with USC-Upstate. Any SCC student who graduates with an Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, Associate in Applied Science in Nursing, or Associate in Applied Science in Electronic Engineering Technology is guaranteed admission to USC-Upstate through this agreement.

Generally speaking, whether and how dual credit courses depends on your college and major of choice.

It is the responsibility of students and parents to check to ensure whether and how Early College courses transfer to the student’s college or university of choice.

Great tool for exploring transferability: www.SCTRAC.org.

How will my Early College course transfer to a 4 year college or university?

Come visit our SCC-central campus on Tuesday, April 19 from 4:00-7:00 pm to explore our 80+ certificate, diploma, and degree programs! A major focus on this evening will be our Health Sciences Programs.

SPRING OPEN HOUSE EVENT

Spartanburg Community College Contact Information

Eugenia HookerDirector, Early College SCC-central campushookere@sccsc.eduPhone: 592-4263

Brian Tucker Early College Counselor SCC-central campustuckerb@sccsc.eduPhone: 592-4256

Laura Moore Admissions Counselor SCC-Tyger River Campus moorel@sccsc.edu Phone: 592-6121

Miss Alania Paige Smith, Class of 2017

Byrnes High School

Student Perspective

WHY CHOOSE DUAL ENROLLMENT?

WHY CHOOSE DUAL ENROLLMENT?

Consider this… Advantages:• $$ cost, per credit hour• Valuable experience(s) in

college classes and beyond!• Easy transition to full-time

campus life• Another option with AP• Help decide if college is a fit• Help decide if major is a fit

Think About:• Overall schedule—Can you

balance and handle rigor?• Transcript and impact of

grades (weighting)• Transfer Credits—Will it

transfer?

THANK YOU FOR COMING TONIGHT!Want more info?

2/2/16: tour of USC Upstate2/8/16 and 2/9/16: tour of SCC

Sign up TONIGHT in LOBBY with B H S Guidance Counselors!