New and Returning Students

What is Dual Enrollment?

Dual enrollment is a program that allows qualified high school students to earn college and high school credit while meeting graduation requirements. 

Who Can Participate?

In order to qualify, students must be in high school and have the support of their parents and principal.  They also need the support of a high school counselor who can verify appropriate college-level courses or program pathways based on placement test scores.

Which Courses are Offered?

High schools are offering both general education (HB1) and/or career technical education (HB5) courses to eligible students.

Dual Enrollment Objectives:

Dual enrollment creates access for high school students participating in post-secondary education opportunities (academic & career).

• Increase college credits awarded to high school students.​
• Reduces college costs for students and families.
• Reduces the length of time it takes for students to obtain their academic and/or career goals.

Why Take Dual Enrolled Courses?

Begin college early.  High school students can begin working on a vocational certificate, associate's degree and/or university transfer requirements while completing as much as one year of college.

Save money.  Students and their families can save thousands of dollars of college costs.

Easier transition to college.  Students will gain confidence in their ability to do college work and may have an easier transition into post-secondary education.

Who Teaches These Courses?

Dual enrolled classes may be taught by high school teachers who are also approved LC Adjunct Faculty and/or LC Faculty Instructors/Adjuncts.  Instructors use college curriculum and textbooks and deliver a college-level course, which will require students to work at a higher level.

Transfer of Credit

Courses listed in the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog, which have a Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) approval number, are generally acceptable for transfer to other Texas public institutions of higher education, provided that the earned grades are acceptable to the receiving institution. However, developmental courses do not transfer and are not applicable for degree credit. Courses without a THECB number transfer at the discretion of the receiving institution. LC accepts transfer credit from Texas public colleges in accordance with these provisions.

• GoApplyTexas Online Application  
  • www.goapplytexas.org - for new LC Students
  • After high school graduation, students will be required to apply for readmission into the college as a high school graduate. - www.goapplytexas.org
  • Some specialized programs may require a program application and other requirements established by that program (ex. Health Science).  

• Dual Credit Students (Coordinated by High School Dual Credit Program and includes Early College Programs).
  • TSI testing for Dual Credit or Early College Students is not authorized at this time. 
  • Students should consult with their Middle or High School representative for TSI testing opportunities through their school/district.
  • Local High School students from schools that are non-TSI testing sites are allowed to TSI Test at Laredo College however, testing is coordinated between the high school and the Assessment Center.
  • Individual Testing is not authorized.
  • Student Assessment scores and enrollment data is provided by the High School/District directly to Laredo College.
  • Student is responsible for providing assessment scores when testing was done outside of Laredo College.
  • Student is responsible for course/program advising thru their High School Counselor and would highly encourage students to seek advising thru Laredo College. For more information contact the Advising, Career and Transfer Center

• Early/Concurrent Enrolled Students (Student participation independent of High School Dual Credit Program)
  • Students in our Early/Concurrent Enrolled Program are responsible for full tuition and fees including but not limited to - TSI Testing, Textbooks, Materials, Supplies, Online Resources etc. For more information regarding costs, please contact our Bursar's Office.  
  • Students enrolling as Early/Concurrent Enrolled Program, can TSI test at Laredo College. It is strongly encouraged for these students to make prior arrangements by contacting our Assessment Center. 
  • Early/Concurrent Enrolled Students should have a completed application and Palomino ID (PID) number prior to making testing arrangements.

• Student Bacterial Meningitis Form or Waiver (Only if course/lab is held on LC Ft. Mac/LC South campus)  

EOC Test Scores (for new incoming students): 

STAAR EOC  (minimum scores)

•  English II: 4000+  
• Algebra I: 4000+ & Algebra II (HS course): 70+ 

CRC 945 – 990 AND Essay 5 – 8  

                        OR

CRC 910 – 944 AND Diagnostic Level 5 – 6 AND Essay 5 – 8

 TSIA 2 Math College Ready Scores:

CRC 950 – 990

                        OR

CRC 910 – 949 AND Diagnostic Level 6

• For more information, please contact the following offices: 
  • Assessment Center for TSI testing questions: 
    • Phone: 956.721.5418
    • www.laredo.edu/assessment
    • assessment@laredo.edu

• • Bursar's Office for TSI testing fees: 
    • Phone: 956.721.5112
    • www.laredo.edu/bursars
    • bursarsoffice@laredo.edu

• • Advising, Career and Transfer Center
    • Phone: 956.721.5135
    • www.laredo.edu/act
    • advisingcenter@laredo.edu

• For Step-by-step ApplyTexas admissions process:
  •  LC Dual Admission Application Presentation

• For General on Dual Enrollment:
  •  LC 2022 Dual Enrollment Presentation PowerPoint

Our Dual Enrollment Guide outlines Dual Enrollment Information for Students and Parents

 Dual Enrollment Guide 

 Student Code of Conduct and Title XI Information and Reporting Form

 Student Code of Conduct and Title XI Information 

Below you will find the GoApply Texas Link and the GoApplyTexas Powerpoint Presentation

GoApplyTexas - Link    -     GoApplyTexas - Presentation 

Our Early Enrollment Form, for student taking College Courses on their own

Early Enrollment Checklist   -     Early Enrollment Form

Bacterial Meningitis - For students physically taking courses at College Campus, BOTH must be submitted to the admissions office prior to first class day.

Bacterial Meningitis Form   -   Bacterial Meningitis Waiver Link

Testing Scores for TSI_STAAR Scores for Dual Enrollment

TSI Testing at LC Guidelines - TSI_STAAR Scores Form

 Instructional Brochure on the use of PasPort and Canvas for Student

 Using PasPort and Canvas Instructional Manual 

 Below you will find our Add and Drop Form for Concurrent and Early Enrolled Students

  Individual Add.Drop Form 

 Graduation Forms for Dual Enrollment Students

  Dual Enrollment Graduation Application - Fillable  

  Work-Force Articulated College Request Form

  Declaration of Program Request Form  

Appeal Link to be used for student who are in Academic Suspension for Fall and/or Spring

Advising, Career and Transfer Center - Appeal Link

UISD and Laredo College Enrollment 

• UISD students have the option to enroll in a college course as part of the Concurrent Enrollment Program (GOLD).
• Students meeting all of the district and college requirements may register for a concurrent course during the school year.
• Students will be required to meet the same district and college academic requirements as with a dual credit course to become eligible to register for a concurrent course paid for through the District.
• Designated campus counselors may be contacted for information regarding the admissions process and for the Laredo College Online Concurrent Course List. 

Laredo College Early Enrollment

• Incoming high school students may choose to take an online concurrent enrollment course through LC understanding that the tuition, fees and books will be the student’s responsibility.  If textbooks are available in the campus bookroom inventory, books may be checked out for the semester, if approved by their respective high school administration. 
• Arrangements for a deferred payment plan can be made directly with the LC Bursar’s Office. 
• Admissions and registration assistance from LC for first time or returning online course enrollees may be secured from campus designated counselors and/or GOLD Program Facilitating Teachers. 
• Students must fill out and submit the form to the Office of the Registrar & Admissions with all appropriate signatures: LC Early Enrollment Form.

• Courses offered have a 16 week format.
• Flex courses are available for HB1/HB5 (CTE) courses at 8 weeks per course, at the request of the high school/district. 
• Wintermester/Maymester courses are offered at 3 weeks per course.
• Summer courses are offered at 4/5 weeks per course.
• Assignments, quizzes and tests due throughout the length of the course as assigned by the instructor. 
• Refer to the course syllabus for: 

• Course description 
• Grading methodology
• Course schedule
• Assignment calendar 
• Other course information 

• Certain courses as directed by the instructor may require that students meet at a certain time of day unless otherwise specified by the participating district/campus.
• High school GOLD Facilitator may serve as proctor for online testing at the individual high school campus.
• Since courses are online, students have: 
  • Flexibility to complete coursework during a specific time of day, 
  • Or anytime that suits the student and/or the district.

• Students are encouraged to engage their courses beyond the class time provided the campus/district.

To access Pasport and Canvas, all students must log in to their Pasport student account.

Pasport is a secure website that connects students to their student email account, personal data, school records, and other important information, and is managed by the IT Department of Laredo College.

Go to https://pasport.laredo.edu.

USERNAME: To log in, use the username that was provided to
you by Laredo College. The username consists of the first letter of your
first name, your last name, and 4 random numbers. You may have
received a letter with the username. You may also get the username
from your teacher.

PASSWORD: The first time you log in, your password will be your date of
birth in 6-digit format: for example, October 12, 1996, would be 101296.
You can also try your date of birth with a lowercase “p” at the beginning:
October 12, 1996, would be p101296.

For assistance with Pasport, contact the Pasport Help Desk
at pasporthelpdesk@laredo.edu, or (956) 721-5312.

Fall 2022 

Wintermester 2022

Spring 2023

Maymester 2023

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

Summer I 2023

Summer II 2023