South Texas College Dual Credit

1. Welcometo the
South Texas College
Dual Credit Program

2. As a First-time Dual Credit Student,
We want to welcome you to one of the largest dual credit
programs in the state of Texas.
As a new member of our Jaguar family,
South Texas College makes great strides to provide you
with the college resources, policies and tools you need
to achieve success in our dual credit program.

3. This First-time Dual Credit Module,
Will review vital college readiness takeaways that will ensure
your dual credit success throughout your time in our program.
FTDC Module Overview
 Academic Student Responsibilities
 Navigating the College Experience
 Dual Credit Policies & Procedures
 South Texas College Campus Resources

4. and
South Texas
College
Your
Dual Credit Experience

5. South Texas College has been an
Institution of Higher Learning since 1993
 With More than 31,000 Students attending
South Texas College
 There are over 15,000 Dual Credit Students
that participate in our Dual Credit Program
 Our College serves 6 Campuses and 2
Higher Education Centers throughout
Hidalgo and Starr Counties.

6. South Texas College Campuses Include
 Pecan Campus
 Mid-Valley Campus
 Starr County Campus
 Technology Campus
 Dr. Ramiro R. Casso Nursing
& Allied Health Campus
 Virtual Campus

7. Since 2003,
South Texas College’s Dual Credit Program
has provided tuition-free dual enrollment to
over 95,000 students.
 With a variety of Dual Enrollment Programs there are
 6 Academy Programs
 Drop-Out Recovery Programs
 29 Early College High Schools
 Over 78 High School Sites throughout Hidalgo and
Starr Counties

8. South Texas College offers
120 Degrees and Certificate Program
Options such as
 AA or AS in Interdisciplinary Studies
 AS Biology
 AS Engineering
 AA Psychology
 AA or AAS Business Administration
 CT1 or AAS Welding
 CT1 or AAS Precision Manufacturing
 CT1 Medical Office Specialist
 CT1 Computer Application Specialist

9. South Texas College
has a large Jaguar Family starting with our
College President
Dr. Shirley Reed
Including
our very studious mascot
Jerry the Jaguar

10. Welcome to our
South Texas College
Jaguar Family!
And now You!