Concurrent Enrollment
Please note
You can apply for a scholarship from the Assistance League of Tulsa to potentially cover the course fees for up to two 600-section courses. Click here to apply. Please note, this application must be completed to access this scholarship. Scholarship funds are limited and not guaranteed. Any fees not covered by the scholarship are the responsibility of the student and their family.
General Information
Get a jump start on college!
Did you know that eligible high school juniors and seniors can take dual/concurrent enrollment courses and earn high school and college credits? When you participate in Concurrent Enrollment you can:
- Earn college credit hours while meeting high school graduation requirements;
- Build college-level writing and critical thinking skills;
- Have the experience of learning from college faculty members on a college campus; and
- Start your college experience with up to 30 credit hours!*
Tulsa Public Schools collaborates with local higher education institutions to offer concurrent enrollment opportunities for our students. Explore the tabs above to learn more about each of our partner institutions.
Reach out to your school counselor for more information about enrolling in concurrent enrollment classes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What should I consider when making a decision about taking dual/concurrent enrollment courses?
- How do grading and attendance work for dual/concurrent enrollment classes?
What should I consider when making a decision about taking dual/concurrent enrollment courses?
There are a number of factors to consider before making your decision:
- Students should take into consideration obligations such as extracurricular activities, family commitments and work schedules.
- College course grades are often determined by fewer assignments and potentially fewer exams - this means one low grade makes a larger impact on the course grade. Low grades may impact eligibility for high school extracurricular activities and continuation of concurrent enrollment.
- With college courses, students often have more flexibility and freedom during their day; therefore, student self- discipline is very important. To be successful in college courses, concurrent students need to develop strong time- management skills.
- Concurrent students (including those under age 18) are considered “college students.” As college students, parents/guardians cannot access student information without an express, written Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) release on file with the college. This includes grades, attendance records, contact with the professors, overall performance, and bills.
Your high school counselor is a great resource to help you consider your options.
How do grading and attendance work for dual/concurrent enrollment classes?
If you have an excused absence for a high school activity, that is not an excused absence for a college course; therefore, you may not want to take a college course during a semester that you are involved in an activity that will cause you to have absences. (There are some college course activities that cannot be made up.)
Every concurrent college course grade will go on the high school transcript. This also includes courses taken during the summer semester. Students must earn a 2.0 GPA to continue concurrent college enrollment at any state system institution.
Even if the high school is closed (school breaks, teacher in-service, etc.), students will have to attend the college course as scheduled by the institution of higher education. Institutions will provide students with the academic calendar for the semester.
Tulsa Community College
Get a jump start on college!
Did you know that eligible high school juniors and seniors can take dual/concurrent enrollment courses at Tulsa Community College and earn high school and college credits?
Depending on their school, students may take classes at their high school campus, online, or on-campus at TCC. When you participate in concurrent enrollment with TCC, you can:
- Earn college credit hours while meeting high school graduation requirements;
- Build college-level writing and critical thinking skills;
- Have the experience of learning from college faculty members on a college campus; and
- Start your college experience with up to 30 credit hours!*
Cost of Concurrent Enrollment
Each college course has three types of charges: (1) Tuition, (2) Fees, and (3) Textbooks/Materials. Students who choose to take a concurrent enrollment class (one that has a 600-level section number) will receive support that isn't available for other students. Please see below for more information concerning these benefits.
Tuition:
All courses: 600 sections & non-600 section courses
Juniors are waived up to 12 eligible credit hours in their Junior year (recommended 6 hours in the fall and 6 hours in the spring) and Seniors are waived up to 18 eligible credit hours for the year beginning June 1 following their Junior year. Student tuition waivers will automatically be applied to your Bursar account three to four weeks after the semester drop date.
You may enroll in more college hours, but students are responsible for all tuition above and beyond the allowable tuition waiver.
Fees:
All college classes have associated fees that are separate from tuition costs. These required fees generally cover things like library, student assessment, technology, etc.
600 sections:
You can apply for a scholarship from the Assistance League of Tulsa to cover the course fees for up to two 600-section courses. Please look for a follow-up email with the scholarship application form from The Foundation for Tulsa Schools. This application must be completed to access this scholarship. Scholarship funds are limited and not guaranteed. Any fees not covered by the scholarship are the responsibility of the student and their family.
Non-600 sections:
Students and their families are responsible for all course fees for all non-600 section courses.
Textbooks/Materials:
600 sections:
If your course requires a textbook, Tulsa Public Schools will be providing your textbooks for the Spring semester. If you are attending classes on a TCC campus, you will go to the bookstore to get the textbooks for your classes and inform them of the course and section number you are taking. If your course has online textbooks, TCC will bill Tulsa Public Schools for your books.
Non-600 sections:
If your course requires a textbook, Students and their families are responsible for all textbook costs for all non-600 section courses.
*Juniors are eligible for tuition funding for up to 12 credits hours; seniors are eligible for tuition funding up to 18 credit hours.
**Dual/concurrent enrollment classes are listed in the 600-section of the TCC course catalog.
Q&A about dual enrollment
Learn more about dual enrollment with TCC Dual Credit Director Melissa Steadily
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the eligibility requirements for students to participate in dual/concurrent enrollment?
- Where and when do classes meet?
What are the eligibility requirements for students to participate in dual/concurrent enrollment?
Where and when do classes meet?
College classes may be offered in person at the college campus, in person at the high school campus, or completely online. Virtual classes may be held online at a set time, and students may participate from home or the high school. Most in person college courses meet only two or three days a week; some last for eight weeks, and some last for 16 weeks.
Earning a college degree in high school
Watch below: Class of 2024 senior Vanessa Solis graduated with her high school diploma and an associate's degree from Tulsa Community College.
"Before attending TCC, I would constantly worry what the experience of college would be like, but now, thanks to concurrent enrollment, I have been able to get a head start on college and experience it before attending full-time next year. I feel like I am ready!"
Elexis Morin, senior, Nathan Hale High School
University of Central Oklahoma
Overview
University of Central Oklahoma’s concurrent enrollment program lets high school students earn college credits while still in high school, giving them a jump-start on their college education. If you’re interested in applying for concurrent enrollment for fall 2025, please connect with your school counselor.
How to Apply
- Connect with your counselor
Speak with your school counselor to discuss your interest and confirm your eligibility. - Complete the application
Costs and Financial Information
- Application Fee: $40 (non-refundable)
- Tuition Waiver: Oklahoma State Regents’ tuition waiver covers the cost of tuition.
- Course Fee: Students are responsible for an approximate course fee of $50 per credit hour.
Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission, students must meet one of the following criteria:
- ACT/Pre-ACT Score: 20*
- SAT/PSAT Score: 1030*
- GPA and Class Rank: 3.0 (unweighted) and within the top 50% of the class
Note for Homeschool/Unaccredited High School Students: You must meet the ACT/SAT score requirement as GPA is not considered for admission.
*Students who meet the overall admission standards may still have specific subject requirements. ACT subscores below 19 will restrict enrollment in that subject area.
Learn More
For further details, including additional resources, visit the UCO Concurrent Enrollment page.
Questions?
Contact your school counselor for support in applying and to answer any questions you may have.
University of Oklahoma
Overview
Through OU Concurrent Enrollment, high school juniors and seniors can get a head start on their college career by enrolling in college classes and earning college credit while still in high school. Concurrent Enrollment allows you to explore areas of academic interest, challenge yourself, and gain valuable experiences before graduating from high school.
Eligibility Requirements
We offer three different options for eligibility at OU for our Concurrent Enrollment students. To learn more about our eligibility options, visit the Eligibility page of our website.
- 24 ACT or 1160 SAT
- Students must have a 19 ACT in the subject area in which they wish to enroll. For subjects other than math, english or science, they must have a 19 in the reading portion. For the SAT, students must have a 510 Evidence based reading and writing to take any subject other than math or science.
- Students must have a 24 ACT (1160 SAT) composite score.
- Unweighted 3.00 GPA & Rank in the top 33.3% of your class
- Students must have a 19 ACT in the subject area in which they wish to enroll. For subjects other than math, english or science, they must have a 19 in the reading portion. For the SAT, students must have a 510 Evidence based reading and writing to take any subject other than math or science.
- Not available to home school or unaccredited high school students.
- Test Optional
- The University of Oklahoma is test-optional, meaning OU does not require applicants to submit standardized test scores. Admissions decisions will still be made for applicants who do not submit test scores. OU allows you to decide if you want your test scores considered in the evaluation of your admission application. When applying for Concurrent Enrollment, the applicant will be asked if they do or do not want standardized test scores used in the evaluation of their application.
How to Apply
At OU we have a 3-step admissions process for our Concurrent Enrollment students:
- Connect with your Counselor - Discuss the Concurrent Enrollment program with your high school counselor or principal. You will need their support for your application.
- Apply online - Visit our website to start your application!
- Submit Supporting Documents
- Before your application can be reviewed, OU must receive the following items. Please have your counselor send your documents to oardocuments@ou.edu or you can mail these materials to the Office of Admissions & Recruitment (address below) once the online application is submitted:
- Official high school transcript
- Completed Concurrent Enrollment Recommendation Form (pdf) signed by you, your principal or high school counselor, and one of your parents/guardians (we will also accept it completely filled out and signed by the guardian and student and sent in with a approval from the counselor in email)
- Official ACT or SAT score (required unless you are applying test optional)
Costs for Concurrent Enrollment
- There is no application fee for Concurrent Enrollment at The University of Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma seniors will receive a tuition waiver for up to 18 hours their senior year, while Oklahoma juniors and non-residents must pay tuition. For a more detailed breakdown of cost, please visit the Cost page of our website.
- OU offers a special, discounted fee rate for all Concurrent Enrollment students of $80 per credit hour.
- The featured online course offerings listed on our website have waived fees for eligible Oklahoma seniors and juniors meaning they are absolutely FREE for Oklahoma seniors and a reduced rate for Oklahoma juniors.
Questions?
For further details, including additional resources, please visit OU’s Concurrent Enrollment website.