Dual Credit

Frisco ISD offers several pathways for students to earn college and high school credit simultaneously while in high school. Frisco ISD has partnered with Collin College and the University of North Texas to provide students with different dual credit options. 

• Collin College offers 77 academic and technical courses to Frisco ISD students.

• UNT Frisco offers eight online courses and the North Texas Now! program to FISD students.

Courses may be offered at the home campus or at the college. Students must provide their own transportation to the college or university site.  

About Dual Credit Programs

Dual credit courses are taught and graded by college or university professors.  The grades earned from dual credit courses will be posted on both the student’s college transcript and the high school transcript.  There are tuition fees associated with dual credit courses that vary depending on the university or college.   

Benefits

Dual credit courses are taught and graded by specially trained FISD teachers or college or university professors. The grades earned from dual credit courses are posted on the student’s high school and college transcripts. Tuition fees associated with dual credit courses vary depending on the university or college. Students interested in receiving both high school and college credit should speak with their counselor.

• Completing dual credit courses can allow students to earn a bachelor's or associate's degree faster, which can help families save money on college tuition.

• Dual credit from both Collin College and the University of North Texas can transfer to most public universities in Texas.

• Students progress toward their college goals without having to wait until high school graduation.

• Students earn college credits while attending high school that apply toward college graduation.

• Students experience a college environment and the rigor of a college course.

• Dual credit eliminates the duplication of courses taken in high school and college.-