Dual Enrollment

What is the Dual Enrollment program at Bergen Community College?

Bergen Community College’s Dual Enrollment Program (DE) provides an opportunity for high school students to earn college credit at their high school during their regular school day. These courses are taught by pre-approved high school teachers, who are required to meet the College’s adjunct faculty requirements (Master’s Degree in their subject area). Dual enrollment courses are aligned to meet the College’s academic standards and expected learning outcomes. All dual enrollment courses appear on the student’s high school and official college transcript.

Benefits: Why participate in Dual Enrollment?

  • Students have the ability to earn college credits while simultaneously fulfilling high school requirements
  • Students experience an enhanced and challenging level of learning
  • College credits earned can be used toward BCC associate degrees and are generally transferable to most NJ colleges/universities (www.njtransfer.org), and many post-secondary institutions out-of-state
  • College courses are offered at a significantly reduced rate of tuition resulting in a substantial financial savings towards college education
  • Students gain an earlier insight into potential careers
  • Access to College resources, as well as academic coaching and advising support

Program Participation: How do I apply or participate?

To be eligible for participation, students must be actively participating in a BCC Dual Enrollment course at the high school at the time of application and registration. If you are unsure if you are in a dual enrollment course, please speak with the high school guidance department. College credit cannot be obtained retroactively for a dual enrollment course taken in the past.

We encourage all students and their families to review our dual enrollment instructions first. Students who are taking a dual enrollment course for the first time must submit a Dual Enrollment application (linked below) prior to registration. Students who have previously taken a dual enrollment course with BCC can proceed with registration.

All Students and Parent/Guardians: Dual Enrollment Program Instructions

New Dual Enrollment Students Only: Dual Enrollment Program Application

Returning Students Only: Dual Enrollment Program Registration Form

Dual Enrollment Calendar & Important Dates: What should I be aware of?

Date

Why does this date matter?
November 18, 2024 Enrollment Opens
Students may apply and register for DE courses at this time. Upon signing and submitting the registration form, students are accepting the full financial obligation to pay the tuition and fees.
January 21, 2025 100% Refund Deadline
Students who withdraw from a course after the refund deadline will be financially responsible for the tuition and fees. Please review the grading and course withdrawal section for more information.
February 28, 2025 Application Deadline
Students seeking to earn college credit for a DE course need to abide by this deadline. Under no circumstances will students be permitted to apply to the dual enrollment program for the 2024-2025 academic year after this date.
March 7, 2025 Registration Deadline
This is the last day to opt-in for college credit (register/add a course) or opt-out (drop a course). Payment is due immediately upon successful registration. Students may not enroll in a dual enrollment course after this date.

Help Desk & Technical Support

The Help Desk provides support and guidance with any technical issues. The Help Desk will only respond to support requests from students. Please call (201) 879-7109 or email [email protected].