Dual Enrollment

If this is the first time enrolling in a Dual Enrollment course, your student must apply online to Virginia Western Community College (VWCC). Please see instructions below.
If your student previously completed a Dual Enrollment course through BCAT, CSHS, or the Governor’s School, they do not need to reapply to VWCC.
All Dual Enrollment courses taken at Governor’s School or BCAT must be paid directly to the appropriate school.

Important Update: Tuition-Free Courses:
Recent legislation now allows all approved Dual Enrollment courses at CSHS that fulfill the Uniform Certificate of General Studies to be offered at no cost to families.
To ensure eligibility for this tuition-free opportunity, all students must complete the Dual Enrollment Governor’s Scholar Program Intent Form (attached).
Course Exceptions and Fees:
Please note that not all courses are currently covered by the tuition-free program:
• US/VA Government:
o US/VA Government for seniors, is a two-semester course. One semester of Government is covered; the remaining semester will cost $132.51. (Payment due by September 2, 2025 by check to our bookkeeper, Mrs. Weston or by our online payment portal School Cash Online)
• Dual Biology:
o Dual Enrollment Biology is partially funded through a grant.
o No payment is required at this time for Dual Biology but the remaining cost is contingent on future funding through VWCC. If the funding is not secured, the cost will be $176.68. Payment will be requested by CSHS at a later date if needed.


Step 1: Apply to VWCC: APPLICATION DEADLINE is August 22, 2025. Incomplete applications will result in student being dropped from the Dual Enrollment course for the upcoming school year.
1. Go to www.virginiawestern.edu and click on the green button “APPLY TO VWCC”.
2. Create a username and password for the application process. You will need to enter your social security number (not the parent’s SSN)
3. Complete the application, refer to the Dual Enrollment page on VWCC website to help answer questions. Note: You are taking the course as High School/College Dual Credit – 041, use correct graduation year.
4. Record your EMPLID/Student ID number: ____________________ and Username: _____________________
(Remember to record your username and password in a safe place – you will need this to access transcripts in the future)

Step 2: Turn in Required Forms:
You must turn in the following attached forms to your Dual Enrollment teacher or Mrs. Swartz, CSHS Counseling Coordinator, by September 2, 2025. If the required forms/payments are not received by September 2, 2025 your student will be dropped from the Dual enrollment class.

1- Under 18 Parent Signature Form: If this is your student’s first time completing the VWCC application, this form is required. It is only required to be completed one time, while in high school.

2- Request for Special Circumstance Form: For current 9th and 10th graders only.

3- Governor’s Scholar Program Intent Form: This form is required even if your student is not planning to pursue the associate’s degree or the General Studies Certificate. For more information click here .

Thank you for supporting your child with our Dual Enrollment courses. If you have any questions regarding dual enrollment information, please contact Mrs. Swartz, CSHS Counseling Coordinator. If you have questions re: payment, please contact our bookkeeper, Mrs. Weston, at gweston@rcps.us or 540-772-7550. Reminder: that payment and forms are due no later than September 2, 2025.