eligibility requirements

To be considered for admission into the Dual Enrollment Program, interested High School students must:

• Submit all required paperwork as determined by the university
• Obtain consent from parents or guardians
• Demonstrate college readiness by achieving the minimum passing standards under the provisions of the Texas Success Initiative or demonstrate exemption from TSI requirements

Eligibility Criteria

Seniors-

• Academics: Must display “College Readiness” as prescribed by an approved Texas Success Initiative (TSI) on areas of attempt.
• Technical: 11th grade TAKS (exit level) (Reading and Writing 2200/3 & Math 2200) or attempt Compass or approved TSI exam.

Juniors-

• Academics: Must display “College Readiness” as prescribed by an approved Texas Success Initiative (TSI) on areas of attempt.
• Technical: Commended performance on 10th grade TAKS or attempt Compass or approved TSI exam.

Sophomore-

• Academics: Must pass all sections of the COMPASS or approved Texas Success Initiative (TSI) exam.
• Technical: Achieve passing scores on the Reading and Writing portions of the COMPASS or approved Texas Success Initiative (TSI) exam.

Freshman-

• Academics: Must pass all sections of the COMPASS or approved Texas success Initiative (TSI) exam.
• Technical: Achieve passing scores on the Reading and Writing portions of the COMPASS or approved Texas Success Initiative (TSI) exam.

Chart I: Minimum Test Scores for Student Eligibility

Chart II: Texas Success Initiative Exemption Criteria