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Dual Credit Program

High School. College. Both.

What is Dual Credit?

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Atlantic Cape’s Dual Credit program allows you to take college-level courses right at your high school while earning credit toward both your diploma and associate degree.

Your classes are taught by your high school teachers, who are certified and approved to teach college-level courses. They are supported by Atlantic Cape faculty to ensure your class meets the same academic standards you would take in college.

Upon completion, your final grade will be recorded on your official Atlantic Cape transcript.

Three Easy Steps to Earn College Credit

step 1

Apply for Admission

Create an account with Atlantic Cape to apply as an Early College student using “Choice #2 – Early College Application.

Once your application is submitted, you will receive an acceptance letter within 24 hours and login instructions on how to register for your dual credit courses via your Atlantic Cape Connect student portal. The deadline to apply in the 2025-26 academic year is November 30, 2025.

If you have previously applied as an Early College student, you do not need to reapply.

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step 2

Register for Dual Credit

Registration for 2025-26 academic year dual credit courses opened January 15, 2025. Once you have registered, you will receive an email instructing you to log into your Atlantic Cape "Self Service" student account via Atlantic Cape Connect. There you will find a list of courses eligible for dual credit at your high school. Select the courses you wish to earn college credit in and click Register.

The deadline to register for dual credit for the 2025-26 school year is March 15, 2026.

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step 3

Earn College Credit

Through Atlantic Cape’s Dual Enrollment program students only pay $68 per credit—a savings of nearly 60%! To earn college credit, students must earn a grade of C or better in their high school dual credit course.

Credits earned may be applied toward a certificate or associate degree. Explore your academic programs and get more information on how to transfer credits to another college or university.

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Transferring Credits

How to Register for Dual Credit Courses

Watch this short step-by-step video tutorial to learn how simple it is to register for your dual credit account via Self Service .

This tutorial will guide you from account registration through course payment. Register online between January 15, 2026, and March 15, 2026 for your eligible dual credit courses.

Dual Credit at Your School

Have Questions?

We're here to help.

For questions on Dual Credit Application and Registration:

Andrea Enders
Manager, Enrollment Services
Email: aenders@atlanticcape.edu
Phone: (609) 625-1111 x5413

For questions on Dual Credit Course Approval:

Kevin Coopersmith
Senior Manager of Early College Programs
Email: scriscio@atlanticcape.edu
Phone: (609) 343-4991