1. What is the difference between Dual Credit and the College Credit Only option?

Dual Credit courses must apply toward high school graduation requirements. College Credit Only courses do not count for high school credit.  With the College Credit Only option, students are responsible for all tuition and fees and do not receive the dual credit waiver.

2.  What is the cost for Dual Credit classes?

Tuition is waived for approved Dual Credit courses.  Students are still responsible for paying fees, the purchase of textbooks and the cost of any additional class materials.

3. May I take a Mini-Mester or Summer course?

Yes, homeschool students may take two courses each summer term (Summer I & Summer II). Summer courses are in an accelerated format and only six weeks long. With approval from our department, you may take one course each Mini-mester term, May and December.  These courses are extremely accelerated as they are only 3 weeks long.

4. May I take online or hybrid courses?

Yes. Dual Credit students may enroll in any modality of classes-online, hybrid and in-person.  

5. What courses are approved Dual Credit courses?

Dual credit students will receive a tuition waiver for enrollment in Dual Credit approved courses.  Those courses can be found here https://www.lonestar.edu/dualcredit-course-offerings.htm. Dual credit students may enroll in courses outside the approved courses if they meet the prerequistes, however the tuition waiver would not be applied to these courses.

6. I want to take a higher level math (Trig, Pre-Cal, Cal) instead of College Algebra. How do I qualify?

Students must place in at least college level Algebra or higher, then must submit qualifying test scores. For upper level courses such as Pre-Cal or Cal, students must submit qualifying test scores such SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer AND have successful completion of HS Trig or Pre-Cal with a B or better; in addition to college readiness in reading and writing. 

7. How do I drop/withdraw from my course(s)?

You must complete an official Lone Star College Dual Credit Drop Form from an advisor. If you wish to withdraw after the "Official Day of Record" according to the LSC calendar, your college transcript will reflect a "W" for withdraw from the course(s). "W"s for dual credit courses do not count toward the six drop limit. Standard LSC refund policies will apply.

8. What happens if I fail a Dual Credit course?

Dual Credit students must maintain a C or better to remain eligible for the Dual Credit program.  If a student makes a grade lower than a C, they may submit an appeal for reinstatement in the Dual Credit program.  This process will be communicated once final grades are posted.

9. How do I find out more about Dual Credit at Lone Star College-Tomball?

Get more information at lonestar.edu/TomballDualCredit or by email TC-DualCredit@lonestar.edu.