Dual Credit
A student enrolled in the Dual Credit Program spends some of their academic time at St. Lawrence College taking college or apprenticeship courses and the rest of their academic time at Holy Cross taking regular high school courses and/or co-op courses. 
Advantages of the Dual Credit Program
Students can earn credits at both college and high school by taking a single college course. Successfully completing a Dual Credit college course enables a student to earn both a high school credit and a college credit at the same time. Successfully completing a Dual Credit Apprenticeship Program enables the student to earn two high school credits and the Level 1 Apprenticeship at the same time.
Students can take a post-secondary course in an area of interest before applying for it at a post-secondary institution.
It is entirely free. All costs, including tuition, transportation and books, are covered.
(Photo: Make-up Dual Credit student, Kaelin, displays a winged eye liner look.)
Who Should Take Dual Credit Courses?
- Students interested in pursuing a trade so they can get their Level 1 Apprenticeship.
- College bound students interested in a specific college program so they can get a head start on earning credits in the program.
- College and university bound students who are interested in one or more careers but would like to try post-secondary courses in those areas before committing time and money.
- College and university bound students who are in their fifth year of high school and are looking for new challenges outside of the high school environment.
Want More Information?
Arrange an appointment with one of our guidance counsellors by calling the school.
(Photo: Taste of the Trades Dual Credit student, Sam, learns about the masonry trade.)