Pre-College Programs
High school juniors and seniors:
Get a head start on college and your career!
Through a special Dual Enrollment agreement with Berkeley College, you may be able to take college-level courses and earn college credits NOW!
This can help you:
- Earn your degree sooner
- Save money on tuition
- Lighten your course load
Choose from courses in these career-focused pathways:
- Accounting
- General business
- Fashion Marketing and Management
- International Business
- Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
- Intro to Health Science
- Justice Studies
- Legal Studies
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Excellent value. Exceptional flexibility
In addition to significant savings, you can study at a Berkeley College campus or online around your own schedule. Campuses are conveniently located in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ and in New York City.
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Dual Enrollment information for high school administrators
How Academic Partnerships can benefit your students
To make higher education more accessible and affordable, Berkeley College collaborates with high schools to provide college-level courses to qualified students. Courses may be offered at the high school, at one of the Berkeley College campuses, or through Berkeley College Online®. Students should consult their high school guidance counselors for Dual Enrollment application procedures and more information.
High school students who take college courses are more likely to attend and graduate from college than those who do not, according to a report by Boston-based education nonprofit organization Jobs for the Future.
These are just some of the ways students can benefit:
- Students can “test the waters” of college learning and explore potential career fields.
- Students may earn credits toward a college degree or certificate program. Participating high schools may permit such credits to apply to the students’ high school diplomas.
- Students who complete a full semester (at least 12 credits) of coursework can reduce the time and cost required to complete a degree or certificate program.
- Berkeley College Grants are available to assist students participating in Dual Enrollment. Award amounts are subject to agreement.
Dual Enrollment Options
Three options are available when partnering with Berkeley College:
- Instructor-Led Courses: If your professor meets the credentialing requirements for the subject area, they can be approved to teach the course. In this case, we require a minimum of 10 students per class.
- Asynchronous/Synchronous Course with Berkeley College Adjunct Faculty: If your instructor does not meet the credentialing requirements, we can offer the course asynchronously through our adjunct faculty. This can be delivered online or at our Woodbridge, NJ campus. There is a base fee, in addition to the per-student fee (10 students minimum).
- Junior-Senior Option: This allows eligible students to enroll in entry-level college courses with your approval. Students may take courses online or on site, depending on availability. Fee must be paid prior to beginning of the semester.
Dual Enrollment information for students
Earn college credits through Dual Enrollment!
Berkeley College collaborates with high schools to provide college-level courses to qualified students. This can make earning college credits more accessible and affordable, You may be able to take courses at your high school, at one of the Berkeley College campuses, or through Berkeley College Online®. According to a report by Boston-based education nonprofit organization Jobs for the Future, high school students who take college courses are more likely to attend and graduate from college than those who do not.
Consult your high school guidance counselors to learn more about Dual Enrollment.
Dual Enrollment courses offer many benefits:
- You can “test the waters” of college learning and explore potential career fields.
- You may be able to earn credits toward a college degree or certificate program. Participating high schools may permit such credits to apply to the students’ high school diplomas.
- If you complete a full semester (at least 12 credits) of coursework, it can reduce the time and cost required to complete a degree or certificate program.
- Berkeley College Grants are available to assist students participating in Dual Enrollment. Award amounts are subject to agreement.
Eligibility Requirements:
- You must attend a high school that has entered into agreement with Berkeley College to participate in Dual Enrollment.
- You must be a junior or senior. Exceptions may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and are subject to approval by Berkeley College.
- You must be approved by a high school guidance counselor or other school official based on your ability to handle college-level coursework.
- You must have completed any applicable prerequisites prior to enrolling in certain Berkeley College courses.
- If you’re under the age of 18, you must obtain permission from their parents or legal guardians in order to register for a course.
- Students taking Berkeley College courses at their high school must earn a grade of “C” or higher in order to earn credit*.
*Grade minimums may vary for select courses in the School of Health Studies.
Application and Fees
Students are required to submit a Dual Enrollment Application and provide payment for required course fees (after any applicable Berkeley College grants have been applied). Applications and payment must be submitted to the Executive Director of Academic Partnerships. Course fees may be paid by each individual student or the high school (on behalf of a group of students). Course fees are payable in advance.
Students taking Dual Enrollment courses at their high school may be required to purchase and use traditional textbooks.
Credits and Transcripts
Upon successful completion of each course, students will receive an unofficial transcript from Berkeley College. A student may obtain an official transcript from Berkeley College by submitting a written request to the Registrar’s Office along with a copy of his or her high school diploma. Participation in Dual Enrollment does not guarantee future admission to Berkeley College.
Although credits earned at Berkeley College are typically accepted as transfer credits by other colleges, the decision to award transfer credit is solely within the discretion of the receiving institution. Students are advised to consult with the college to which they may seek to apply or transfer.
Refunds
In the event of withdrawal, students taking courses at a Berkeley College campus or through Berkeley College Online® shall receive refunds in accordance with the Berkeley College Tuition Refund Policy as reflected in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Students taking courses at their high school are eligible for refunds if they withdraw within the first two (2) weeks of the course. No refund shall be issued after the second week.
Find your future!
Summer Youth Career Exploration Program
Make the most of your summer!
The Berkeley College Summer Youth Career Exploration Program is the perfect way to learn about different career pathways and expand your work-related social skills through knowledge and mentorship—all while meeting new people and having a great time!
In this fun, action-packed, five-week summer program you’ll learn everything from CPR to developing a business plan by taking courses in:
- Business
- Fashion
- Graphic Design
- Healthcare
- Justice Studies
- And more!
Classes are held Monday - Thursday from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Berkeley College campus, 44 Rifle Camp Rd., Woodland Park, NJ. Lunch and transportation provided.
The program runs from July 7 thru August 8.
To register or for more information, visit BerkeleyCollege.edu/Explore or call 800-446-5400
