Dual Enrollment

• Cost Savings: Tuition and fee costs at LBWCC are significantly lower than those at four-year colleges.
• Simultaneous Credit: Earn academic credit for both high school graduation and a college degree.
• Educational Edge: Get a jump start on your college career while eas­ing the transition from high school to college.

Students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Be a rising high school sophomore, junior, or senior.
• Have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. (Students in Automotive Mechanics, Building Construction, Diesel Technology, and Welding must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.0 or higher.)
• Have written approval from their high school. 
• Have the social maturity and academic readiness for college-level coursework. 
• Maintain a "C" or better in all attempted courses at LBWCC. Students who fail to meet this minimum grade requirement or who withdraw from a course will be suspended from the program for a minimum of one term before they can reenroll and must pay for subsequent course attempts out of pocket. Students with extenuating circumstances may request to waive the one-term suspension by submitting a Continuous Eligibility Appeal Form, to be reviewed by the Dual Enrollment Appeals Committee. 

Students interested in Dual Enrollment should complete the following steps:

1. Speak to their parent(s) or guardian(s) about whether they are prepared for Dual Enrollment coursework and whether they can pay for tuition, fees, books, and supplies in the event that scholarship funding is not available. 
2. Speak to their high school counselor to determine whether they are eligible for Dual Enrollment and what classes should be taken. 
3. Complete the LBWCC Application for Admission. Any student who sits out two consecutive semesters will need to complete a new application. 
4. Take the placement assessment for English or math, or provide ACT scores exempting them from placement.
5. Monitor their application dashboard to ensure that all admissions documentation has been received.
6. Check the personal email used to complete their application for 1) a welcome message from Admissions that includes their student number and 2) an email from Rapid Identity that contains information about setting up their new institutional email address. (Note: This college email address is the official method of communication at LBW and should be checked regularly.) 
7. Log in to their student portal to confirm that they are registered for the correct courses. (LBWCC personnel will register students for the appropriate section based on counselor recommendations, but it is the student's responsibility to confirm course registrations.)
8. Pay any outstanding tuition and fees.
9. Buy books and supplies if not covered by Dual Enrollment scholarship funding. The majority of textbooks and access codes will be delivered through the BibliU platofrm to each student's Canvas course shell. Required supplies will need to be purchased at the LBW Bookstore within the first three weeks of the semester.
10. View the Dual Enrollment Orientation Presentation and complete the Dual Enrollment Orientation Course to learn more about important policies and expectations. 
11. Attend an on-campus orientation session. (See DE Orientation Flyer for dates.)
12. Log in to Canvas on the first day of class to ensure access to each course.
13. Attend class regularly, stay current on coursework, and communicate with their instructors throughout the semester. 

Students interested in Dual Enrollment should complete the following steps:

1. Speak to their parent(s) or guardian(s) about whether they are prepared for Dual Enrollment coursework and whether they can pay for tuition, fees, books, and supplies in the event that scholarship funding is not available. 
2. Speak to their school administrator to determine whether they are eligible for Dual Enrollment and what classes should be taken. 
3. Complete the LBWCC Application for Admission. Any student who sits out two consecutive semesters will need to complete a new application. 
4. Complete the Dual Enrollment Interest and Eligibility Form to select classes. 
5. Take the placement assessment for English or math, or provide ACT scores exempting them from placement.
6. Monitor their application dashboard to ensure that all admissions documentation has been received.
7. Check the personal email used to complete their application for 1) a welcome message from Admissions that includes their student number and 2) an email from Rapid Identity that contains information about setting up their new institutional email address. (Note: This college email address is the official method of communication at LBW and should be checked regularly.) 
8. Log in to their student portal to confirm that they are registered for the correct courses. (LBWCC personnel will register students for the appropriate section based on counselor recommendations, but it is the student's responsibility to confirm course registrations.)
9. Pay any outstanding tuition and fees.
10. Buy books and supplies if not covered by Dual Enrollment scholarship funding. The majority of textbooks and access codes will be delivered through the BibliU platofrm to each student's Canvas course shell. Required supplies will need to be purchased at the LBW Bookstore within the first three weeks of the semester.
11. View the Dual Enrollment Orientation Presentation and complete the Dual Enrollment Orientation Course to learn more about important policies and expectations. 
12. Attend an on-campus orientation session. (See DE Orientation Flyer for dates.)
13. Log in to Canvas on the first day of class to ensure access to each course.
14. Attend class regularly, stay current on coursework, and communicate with their instructors throughout the semester. 

When a student graduates from high school, college credits earned at LBWCC through the Dual Enrollment Program are trans­ferable to other public colleges and universities in Alabama through Alabama Transfers. Students planning to attend private or out-of-state colleges and universities should check with those admissions offices to determine their poli­cies relative to dual enrollment and dual credit. Additional information can be found on the Transfer Assistance webpage. 

Students in the Dual Enrollment Program have access to the same support services as traditional students, including counseling, learning resources, technology assistance, tutoring, and the bookstore. Students can access these services by visiting the LBW Website, by calling the applicable department, or by setting up an in-person appointment at their high school or one of our campus locations. (See the Employee Directory for contact information.) ​

• Admissions: admissions requirements and application link
• Bookstore: contact information, store hours, and online ordering
• Canvas: college learning management system, which includes course shells and a link to online tutoring
• College Catalog and Student Handbook: all academic and student policies
• Counseling: contact information for counselors on each campus
• Disability Services: contact information for the College's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinators
• Dual Enrollment Course Information:
  • Academic Dual Enrollment Course List: List of frequently requested academic dual enrollment courses 
  • Course Pre-Requisites: Listing of pre-requisites courses at LBW
  • Healthcare Pathways: recommended pathways for students interested in pursuing a healthcare major at LBW Community College who want to complete their general education requirements before graduating high school.
• Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): privacy information and records release policies
• Financial  Aid: Satisfactory Academic Progress and other important financial aid policies
• Library: contact information, access to catalog and databases, and laptop loan procedures 
• Student Success: success webinars and information about advising and registration

Counselor portal link: https://lbwcc.my.site.com/gcportal

For additional information, please contact the dual enrollment liaison for your area:

• Students in Covington County, Coffee County, or Geneva County should contact Denise Sauls at denises@lbwcc.edu or 334-493-5328.
• Students in Butler County, Crenshaw County, or other areas should contact DeAndra Pyron at dpyron@lbwcc.edu or 334-881-2247.

For technical assistance with Canvas, myLBWCC, or College email :

• Helpdesk phone: 334-881-2398 (M-TH 7:30-4:30, F 7:30-12:00)
• Helpdesk email: helpdesk@lbwcc.edu 
• Mary Ann Hudson may also be reached through the Online Help Desk in Canvas or by text at 334-595-9045