CTE Dual College Credit
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CTE Dual Credit is technical college credit earned in high school that gives students a jump start to a college education. Student completing approved technical classes while in high school can earn both high school and college credit simultaneously. In order to receive college credit students must
- meet specific grading criteria for each class which requires a minimum of a grade each semester and
- other technical performance competencies outlined by the college
Review the current list of CTE Courses with Dual Credit.
CTE Dual Credit Registration
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Upon achievement of all criteria, instructors will assist students in registering for credit through the SERS Registration System.
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STEP 1: Access Statewide Enrollment and Reporting System
- From the SERS home page, click on "Students Click Here" and the Student Log In screen appears.
- Log in using your user name and password
- Click "Forgot Username or Password" if you need a reminder.
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STEP 2: Create an Account
- From the Student Log in screen, click on "Create an Account".
- The Create Student Account screen appears. Red dots indicate required fields.
- Select a user name. If the user name is already taken, you will be asked to select another name. The other fields on the screen will become available once a valid user name is entered.
- Pick a password, and then type the same password into the Confirm Password box.
- Enter your contact information. (You can use a personal email or your Yelm Student Email)
- Select a YELM COMMUNITY SCHOOLS from the drop-down field.
- Select YELM HIGH SCHOOL from the drop-down field.
- Select choices from the Career Cluster and Future Plans drop-down fields. This information can be edited later.
- When done, click the Submit button.
- A confirmation message will appear. Click OK and the Student home page appears. Save your user name and password for future access.
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STEP 3: Register for Credit
- Search for the class you are currently in. You must register in the same semester that you are enrolled in the course.
- From the Student home page, click on Register for Classes.
- To begin your search, SELECT ONLY YOUR HOME HIGH SCHOOL IN THE SEARCH FIELD.
- Click the Go Search! button.
- Registering for Class
- Check the checkbox next to the class or classes you want.
- When done, click the Register button.
- The Select Class Offerings & Complete Registration screen appears.
- Check the checkbox for the teacher you will be taking the class from. If there is only one teacher, the checkbox is automatically checked.
- To complete your registration, click the Save & Register button.
- A confirmation page appears. If you have provided a current email address, this confirmation will be automatically sent to your email account.
- Search for the class you are currently in. You must register in the same semester that you are enrolled in the course.
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STEP 4: Teacher Verification
At the end of the course or sequence of courses, your teacher will review grades and proficiency of additional performance competency to confirm student has met standards. After grades are final, the teacher will access SERS and verify you completed the required elements to earn college credit.
Obtaining a Transcript
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At the end of a student's senior year, they can request a transcript from the college(s) from which they earned credit. Each school has their own process. It is important to keep your SERS login/password to access information or the registration form provided by your teacher. Follow the instructions provided by each college (which were updated 6.9.23).
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Bates Technical College
Bates Technical College
- Request your OFFICIAL high school transcript from YHS
- Download and complete BATES Dual Credit Request form
- Email request form and official high school transcript to postdualcredit@pc3connect.org
- You will receive an email confirmation once class(es) have been transcribed.
- Contact Bates Tech Student Records Clerk at (253) 589-5638 or registration@batestech.edu if you have questions.
NOTE: Transferring Earned College Credits from other colleges
Prior to transferring credits to another college/university, inquire with the institution to see whether they will accept the transfer of credits. If accepted, ask how to go about the process.
If you do not know the college course number(s) you have completed, email info@pc3connect.org or contact the college that you received the credits and ask how to access your unofficial transcript.
Additional resources can be accessed on the PC3connect website.
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Centralia Community College
Students interested in earning credit at Centralia Community College will need to follow the steps below:
- Apply for admissions to Centralia College online New Students. The application is part of step one for becoming a new student.
- The attached form needs to be completed. This includes a space for the students’ CC student ID which will be sent to the student in an email after applying. Both the student and parent need to sign the form.
- The form needs to be attached to the Official High School Transcripts and mailed to Enrollment Services (address is on the form).
Students can access unofficial transcripts in their CC ctcLink account. When logging in, click the academic records button to access grades and transcripts.
Official transcripts can be ordered through ctcLink. The instructions are on our website for Transcripts.
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Clover Park Technical College
Clover Park Technical College
- Request your OFFICIAL high school transcript from YHS
- Download and complete CLOVER PARK Dual Credit Request form
- Email request form and official high school transcript to postdualcredit@pc3connect.org
- You will receive an email confirmation once class(es) have been transcribed.
- Contact CPTC Enrollment Services at (253) 589-5666 or studentrecords@cptc.edu if you have questions.
NOTE: Transferring Earned College Credits from other colleges
Prior to transferring credits to another college/university, inquire with the institution to see whether they will accept the transfer of credits. If accepted, ask how to go about the process.
If you do not know the college course number(s) you have completed, email info@pc3connect.org or contact the college that you received the credits and ask how to access your unofficial transcript.
Additional resources can be accessed on the PC3connect website.
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Pierce Community College
Pierce Community College
- Request your OFFICIAL high school transcript from YHS
- Apply for Admissions on the PCC website. HINT: See highlighted text to enter when applying.
- Download and complete Pierce Dual Credit Request form
- Send YHS Official Transcript and Pierce Dual Credit Request Form to evaluations@pierce.ctc.edu
- After CTE Dual Credits are transferred, you may download an unofficial transcript from your CTC Link Student Portal, or you can request an official transcript at https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/transcripts
- Contact evaluations@pierce.ctc.edu with any questions.
NOTE: Transferring Earned College Credits from other colleges
Prior to transferring credits to another college/university, inquire with the institution to see whether they will accept the transfer of credits. If accepted, ask how to go about the process.
If you do not know the college course number(s) you have completed, email info@pc3connect.org or contact the college that you received the credits and ask how to access your unofficial transcript.
Additional resources can be accessed on the PC3connect website.
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South Puget Sound Community College
South Puget Sound Community College (updated 6.5.23)
- Follow the CTE Dual Credit Transcription Steps
- Apply online using the SPSCC Portal. Please see the CTE Dual Credit Admissions Application handout for detailed instructions. NOTE: If you are in Running Start or YHS AA DTA program, you already have a SPSCC account.
- Questions? Contact Academic Records Coordinator in the SPSCC Enrollment Services – Building 22 or call 360.596.5237.
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Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla Community College (updated 6.5.23)
- Fill out the Application for Walla Walla Community College. You need an account in order to link a transcript – Getting Started | Walla Walla Community College | WWCC
- Request for Transcribed Credit form after June 30 – CTE Dual Credit Request Transcribed Credit – Office of Admissions & Records (wwcc.edu)
- Contact WWCC for further questions at 509.524.4809 or 509.527.4619.
NOTE: There is no cost to apply or have credit transcribed. However, if a you use the credit at another college, there is a fee to order an official transcript.