Contact Information
Anderson Dual Credit Coordinator:
Cathy Painter, room 131 (College & Career Center, 1st floor)
[email protected]
(512) 414-2538 x71438.
Cathy Painter, room 131 (College & Career Center, 1st floor)
[email protected]
(512) 414-2538 x71438.
ACC Dual Credit
Dual Credit Informational Meetings via ZOOM!
CLICK HERE to view a recording of the ACC Dual Credit ZOOM presentation from January 2025
Interested in taking ACC Dual Credit courses in Summer/Fall 2025? Sign up HERE to receive application information
Dual Credit Informational Meetings via ZOOM!
CLICK HERE to view a recording of the ACC Dual Credit ZOOM presentation from January 2025
Interested in taking ACC Dual Credit courses in Summer/Fall 2025? Sign up HERE to receive application information
What is ACC Dual Credit?
Anderson students are able to get a jump start on college by taking classes through Austin Community College (ACC) while still in high school. Dual Credit is credit that counts for both high school credit and college credit. Examples of this are ENGL 1301/1302 which also counts for AHS English IV, and GOVT 2305 which also counts for AHS US Government.
All ACC Core Curriculum courses are eligible for the ACC dual credit program and can be found HERE. Not all ACC Core Curriculum courses offer AHS credit - a list of AHS courses and their corresponding ACC equivalent courses can be found HERE
Students are also able to receive articulated credit, which is only recognized at ACC; i.e. BIM classes, Graphic Design, etc.
Articulated credit is handled by the teachers of the class, not by the College and Career Center).
Where and when do students take classes?
Students can begin taking ACC classes as a freshman in high school (as long as they are college ready via TSI or other test exemption). Students are able to take ACC classes at Anderson, at any ACC campus, or online through ACC’s distance learning program.
How much do ACC classes cost?
There is not a tuition charge for the first 12 classes; however, students are required to buy their books and supplies and pay any course fees. Any classes taken beyond 12 will be assessed the regular ACC tuition.
What are the requirements to take ACC classes?
In order to take ACC Dual Credit classes, students must show that they are "college ready".
To do so, students take the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) test or qualify for an exemption.
TSI Exemption Requirements:
ACT
Composite 23 and 19 English and 19 Math
If taken after Feb 2023:
40+ English & Reading (E&R) and 22+ Math (M) - NO composite score requirement
SAT
480 CR and 530 Math
TSI Test:
If you do not qualify with one of the exemptions above, you can take the TSI test. The TSI test consists of 3 sections (reading, writing, and math). You only need to take and pass the sections pertaining to the courses you are taking (ex: reading and writing for College Success, English, US History, and Government. Math and reading/writing scores are required for for math-based courses like College Algebra, Economics, Precalculus and Sciences.
Required minimum TSI test scores are:
Math:
CRC 950-990
OR
CRC 910-949 AND Diagnostic level 6
ELAR (English Language Arts & Reading):
CRC 945-990 AND Essay 5-8
OR
CRC 910-944 AND Diagnostic level 5-6 AND Essay 5-8
Click HERE to sign up for spring 2025 TSI testing dates at AHS
Do Dual Credit classes transfer?
Yes! If you are attending a state school in Texas, you can click HERE for the equivalency guide.
Most public schools outside of Texas and most private schools also accept dual credit classes.
Please refer to the individual school's website to find out if and how the credits will transfer.
Want more information?
Cathy Painter
[email protected]
(512) 414-2538 x71438
Anderson students are able to get a jump start on college by taking classes through Austin Community College (ACC) while still in high school. Dual Credit is credit that counts for both high school credit and college credit. Examples of this are ENGL 1301/1302 which also counts for AHS English IV, and GOVT 2305 which also counts for AHS US Government.
All ACC Core Curriculum courses are eligible for the ACC dual credit program and can be found HERE. Not all ACC Core Curriculum courses offer AHS credit - a list of AHS courses and their corresponding ACC equivalent courses can be found HERE
Students are also able to receive articulated credit, which is only recognized at ACC; i.e. BIM classes, Graphic Design, etc.
Articulated credit is handled by the teachers of the class, not by the College and Career Center).
Where and when do students take classes?
Students can begin taking ACC classes as a freshman in high school (as long as they are college ready via TSI or other test exemption). Students are able to take ACC classes at Anderson, at any ACC campus, or online through ACC’s distance learning program.
How much do ACC classes cost?
There is not a tuition charge for the first 12 classes; however, students are required to buy their books and supplies and pay any course fees. Any classes taken beyond 12 will be assessed the regular ACC tuition.
What are the requirements to take ACC classes?
In order to take ACC Dual Credit classes, students must show that they are "college ready".
To do so, students take the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) test or qualify for an exemption.
TSI Exemption Requirements:
ACT
Composite 23 and 19 English and 19 Math
If taken after Feb 2023:
40+ English & Reading (E&R) and 22+ Math (M) - NO composite score requirement
SAT
480 CR and 530 Math
TSI Test:
If you do not qualify with one of the exemptions above, you can take the TSI test. The TSI test consists of 3 sections (reading, writing, and math). You only need to take and pass the sections pertaining to the courses you are taking (ex: reading and writing for College Success, English, US History, and Government. Math and reading/writing scores are required for for math-based courses like College Algebra, Economics, Precalculus and Sciences.
Required minimum TSI test scores are:
Math:
CRC 950-990
OR
CRC 910-949 AND Diagnostic level 6
ELAR (English Language Arts & Reading):
CRC 945-990 AND Essay 5-8
OR
CRC 910-944 AND Diagnostic level 5-6 AND Essay 5-8
Click HERE to sign up for spring 2025 TSI testing dates at AHS
Do Dual Credit classes transfer?
Yes! If you are attending a state school in Texas, you can click HERE for the equivalency guide.
Most public schools outside of Texas and most private schools also accept dual credit classes.
Please refer to the individual school's website to find out if and how the credits will transfer.
Want more information?
Cathy Painter
[email protected]
(512) 414-2538 x71438
