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Dual enrollment · High school students
Through our partnership with the University of South Florida, qualified Dreamlight students take college-level courses at no cost and earn high school and college credits at the same time. A head start on higher education, from home.
Our partner university
Dreamlight High School partners with colleges and universities so that its students get all the education possible to succeed. The University of South Florida facilitates access to college-level courses for every Dreamlight student who qualifies, free of charge.
What is dual enrollment?
Dual enrollment is a program that allows students to take college-level courses while still in high school. Each approved course counts toward your Dreamlight diploma and toward a college degree, so you graduate with a transcript that already includes university credits.
Courses are taken online alongside your regular plan of study. Your Dreamlight advisor helps you choose courses that fit your goals and keeps your workload realistic.
Why it matters
Discover the pace and expectations of university classes while you still have your Dreamlight teachers behind you.
Test a field of study before committing to a degree, and make a more confident choice of major.
Credits earned in high school are credits you will not pay for later. For qualified students, the courses are free.
Add depth to your high school curriculum and stand out on college and scholarship applications.
Arrive at college with credits already earned, which can mean early graduation or a lighter course load.
How it works
Dual enrollment is coordinated by Dreamlight admissions with the partner university. You never apply to the university on your own.
Step 1
Tell us your grade level, GPA and goals. Admissions confirms your eligibility and explains the options.
Step 2
Your advisor adds approved college courses to your plan of study and coordinates registration with the university.
Step 3
Complete the course online. The credit is recorded on your Dreamlight transcript and on your university record.
College courses taken through the partnership are free for qualified students. Your regular Dreamlight tuition and the $50 application fee still apply. See our tuition and payment plans for details.
Questions
Do I have to be a Dreamlight student to join?
Yes. Dual enrollment is offered to students enrolled in the Dreamlight high school program. If you are not enrolled yet, apply first and mention your interest in dual enrollment on the application.
Is there an age limit?
Students must be 18 years old or under. Adult High School students are not eligible for this program, but they can discuss college pathways with our advisors.
What GPA do I need?
Students must maintain a strong grade point average to be approved and to stay in the program. Admissions will tell you the current threshold when you ask about eligibility.
Will the credits transfer to other colleges?
Credits are issued by the partner university and appear on an official university transcript. Transfer decisions belong to the receiving institution, so check its policy before choosing courses.
