The OSSE Consortium Dual Enrollment program is open to GPA and grade-level eligible DCPS students for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. GPA and grade-level eligibility is determined by each participating college/university. The University of the District of Columbia is the only participating institution that does not have a minimum GPA requirement for grade-level eligible students. Please 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, & Virginia State University
If a student is selected for Consortium Program admission, 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).
Application Timeline
Accepted students will be considered as part-time, non-degree seeking students for the academic year (fall, spring, summer). The OSSE Consortium Dual Enrollment application will open on the following dates:
Spring 2025 Dual Enrollment (Current 10-12th grade DCPS students can apply)
- Application opens September 12, 2024
- Application closes October 18, 2024
Summer 2025 Dual Enrollment (Current 9-11th grade DCPS students can apply)
- Application opens January 13, 2025
- Application closes February 25, 2025
Fall 2025 Dual Enrollment (Current 9-11th grade DCPS students can apply)
- Application opens March 5, 2025
- Application closes May 5, 2025
How to Apply
1. Before starting the application, determine the following:
- What colleges am I eligible to apply to?
- Of those schools, which college is the best fit? (Consider campus location, class format, & classes offered.)
- View the DCPS OSSE Consortium College Selection Guide.
2. Visit octo.quickbase.com/db/bmsi2h8z2 to complete Part 1 of the DC Dual Enrollment Program application.
- After completing Part 1, click “SAVE & CLOSE”.
- The submit button should only be clicked after ALL application materials are uploaded, including counselor & teacher uploads.
- After clicking “SAVE & CLOSE”, students will receive an email to create login credentials within 48 hours to be able to log back into the application.
3. Request and prepare all required application documents.
Students are responsible for ensuring all application documents are received and uploaded to their application by the semester deadlines.
- DCPS high school transcript [GPA must be included]
- Counselor or Principal Recommendation Form
- Students are responsible for requesting this be completed AND ensuring it is uploaded before the deadline.
- Signed Release of Information Form (English) (Spanish)
- Essay*
- Teacher Recommendation Form*
- Completed teacher recommendation forms must be shared with the student's school counselor to be uploaded.
- Students are responsible for requesting this be completed AND ensuring it is uploaded before the deadline.
*Students applying to UDC or Community Colleges within the OSSE Consortium Dual Enrollment program are not required to provide an essay or teacher recommendation form!
4. Click “SUBMIT” before the semester deadline.
- Click submit once ALL application materials have been completed & uploaded, including counselor & teacher forms.
I Applied – What’s Next?
Only completed applications will be sent for college/university review! A completed application will have all required materials completed & uploaded by the program deadline.
If accepted into the OSSE Consortium Dual Enrollment program:
1. Admission decisions will be released via email. Decisions are typically released around one month after the application closes.
2. After program acceptance, students will be required to confirm their "Intent to Enroll".
3. Once confirmed, students will receive enrollment next-steps and course registration instructions directly from the college/university they were accepted to.
- This information will be sent to the student ONLY.
- Students are responsible for checking the email they provided in the application and completing the enrollment steps outlined by their college/university.
4. Your college/university advisor will host orientation sessions prior to the start of the semester.
Contact
Please contact your DCPS high school counselor for Dual Enrollment application support or email [email protected].