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OSSE Consortium Dual Enrollment

The OSSE Consortium Dual Enrollment program iis open to DCPS students in grades 10-12 for fall, spring, and summer semesters. Grade point average (GPA) and grade-level eligibility is determined by each participating college/university. College/university partners may have additional requirements based on their institution’s environment. UDC Community College and UDC Flagship are the only participating institutions that do not have a minimum GPA requirement for grade-level eligible students. Please click here to view the eligibility requirements for each college/university participating in the OSSE Consortium Dual Enrollment program.

Participating colleges/universities in the OSSE Consortium Dual Enrollment program include:
American University (School of Education), Bard College, Bay Atlantic University, Bowie State University, George Mason University, Marymount University, Montgomery College, Northern Virginia Community College, Prince George's Community College, Trinity Washington University, University of the District of Columbia (Community College and Flagship Campus), & Virginia State University 

If a student is selected for the Consortium Program, OSSE will fund the cost of tuition and books for up to two (3-credit) courses per semester. The number of courses in which a student may enroll is at the discretion of the institution of higher education (IHE) and local education agency (LEA) depending on the student’s academic performance to date. 

Application Timeline

Accepted students will be considered as part-time, non-degree seeking students for the academic year. The OSSE Consortium Dual Enrollment application will open on the following dates: 

Spring 2024 Dual Enrollment (Current 10, 11, & 12th grade DCPS students can apply)

  • Application opens September 14, 2023
  • Application closes October 20, 2023

Summer 2024 Dual Enrollment (Current 10th & 11th grade DCPS students can apply)

  • Application opens January 10, 2024
  • Application closes February 9, 2024

Fall 2024 Dual Enrollment (Current 9th, 10th, & 11th grade DCPS students can apply)

  • Application opens March 5, 2024
  • Application closes May 3, 2024

Course Selection

To view current and previous IHE course offerings/catalogs, please visit osse.dc.gov/page/osse-dual-enrollment-opportunities. 

  • American University - School of Education
    • In-person classes ONLY
    • Students will take 2 pre-determined education courses: EDU 205 Schools & Society (fall) and EDU 280 Social Justice in Urban Education (spring). Class will be on Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:05pm-5:20pm.
  • Bard College
    • Virtual classes ONLY
    • Visit bit.ly/osse-de-courses to view Bard College course offerings. Courses are typically offered in the evenings, after-school. Bard College will share course meeting days/times during the enrollment process. 
    • NOTE: Limited course offerings available (typically 2-3 courses a semester)
  • Bay Atlantic University
    • Virtual and in-person classes
    • Visit bit.ly/osse-de-courses to view BAU course offerings. Students will browse the BAU course catalog to choose from virtual and in-person course meeting options.
  • Bowie State University
    • Virtual and in-person classes
    • Visit bit.ly/osse-de-courses to view Bowie State University approved dual enrollment courses. Students will select a course section from the larger BSU course schedule.
  • George Mason University
    • Virtual and in-person classes
    • George Mason will only be offering science courses at this time. Courses will be listed on bit.ly/osse-de-courses once available.
  • Marymount University 
    • Virtual and in-person classes (majority virtual)
    • Visit bit.ly/osse-de-courses to view Marymount University approved dual enrollment courses and sections. Section dates/times can be found HERE.
  • Montgomery College
    • Virtual and in-person classes
    • Visit bit.ly/osse-de-courses to view Montgomery College popular course offerings. Students will select a course & course section from the larger course schedule, pending placement exam results & prerequisites.
  • Northern Virginia Community College
    • Virtual and in-person classes
    • Visit bit.ly/osse-de-courses to view NVCC approved dual enrollment courses. Students will select a course section from the larger NVCC course schedule.
  • Prince George’s Community College
    • Virtual and in-person classes
    • Visit bit.ly/osse-de-courses to view PGCC approved dual enrollment courses. Students will select a course & course section from the larger course schedule (considering prerequisites & placement exams)
  • Trinity Washington University
    • Virtual and in-person classes (majority in-person)
    • Visit bit.ly/osse-de-courses to view Trinity Washington course offerings. Courses are typically offered in-person & during the school day, with some virtual and after-school options. Trinity will share course meeting days/times during the enrollment process.
  • UDC – Community College 
    • Virtual and in-person classes
    • UDC-CC will release pre-approved dual enrollment courses & sections during the enrollment process. Review popular course options.
  • UDC – Flagship Campus
    • Virtual and in-person classes (majority in-person)
    • Visit bit.ly/osse-de-courses to view UDC Flagship course offerings. UDC Flagship will release pre-approved dual enrollment courses & sections during the enrollment process.
  • Virginia State University 
    • Virtual classes ONLY
    • Visit bit.ly/osse-de-courses to view Virginia State University approved dual enrollment courses. Students will select a course section from the larger VSU course schedule.

How to Apply

  1. Request and prepare the following documents (NOTE: Students applying to community colleges within the OSSE Consortium Dual Enrollment program are not required to provide an essay or teacher recommendation form):
    a. Student high school transcript
    b. (IF APPLICABLE) A copy of:
       i. Student GED Ready scores, OR
       ii. SAT or ACT scores
    c. Essay 
    d. Teacher Recommendation Form
    e. Counselor or Principal Recommendation Form
    f.  Signed Release of Information Form
     
  2. Visit bit.ly/OSSEConsortium to complete Part 1 of the DC Dual Enrollment Program application.
  3. After completing Part 1, click “SAVE & CLOSE” to come back to the application later OR (if you have all required documents ready) immediately complete Part 2 of the application and click “SAVE & CLOSE”. 
  4. After all required documents have been uploaded (including counselor/teacher forms), please check the “SUBMIT” box AND the “SAVE & CLOSE” button. 
    a. NOTE: Checking the submit box does NOT save your application! Please be sure to click “SAVE & CLOSE” to ensure your application is received.


View OSSE Consortium Dual Enrollment Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).


Please contact Emily Huey (DCPS College Prep Programs, Coordinator) at [email protected] for additional information or questions regarding Dual Enrollment Program offerings.