Earn College Credit While In High School

Concurrent enrollment courses can be taken at your school, at a Hawkeye location, or online. Tuition and materials are paid by your school district.

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Career Academies are career-focused courses available at your school or at a Hawkeye. Tuition and materials are paid by your school district.

Check out the Power Technology Career Academy

The FREE Summer College Credit Program courses are open to students at a high school in Hawkeye’s service area.

Learn more about the Summer College Credit Program

High School Guest registration for courses is available at a Hawkeye location or online. Tuition and materials are paid by the student.

Ready to learn more? Visit your high school counselor or contact Hawkeye's High School Partnerships office to discuss courses that fit your needs and goals.

When it’s time to sign up for classes, you’ll register at a concurrent enrollment orientation and registration session at your high school. If you are unable to attend the session at your high school, you can meet with a High School Partnerships team member to discuss your options.

When you take classes at Hawkeye, you’ll be held to the same academic standards as all college students—even while you’re still in high school. If your GPA drops below 2.0, you’ll be placed on academic probation.

Your grades can also impact your future financial aid eligibility, especially if you fail, stop attending, or withdraw after the deadline. To qualify for financial aid when you continue to college, you’ll need to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress while in high school.

If you have questions or concerns, reach out to Hawkeye's High School Partnerships office—we’re here to help!

If you are considering dropping or withdrawing from a course, it is important to know how you are enrolled in that specific course.

• Concurrent Enrollment: If the course is paid by your high school, speak with your high school counselor to discuss the process.
• High School Guest Student: If you are self-paying for the course, contact the High School Partnerships office to discuss the process.

You must confirm and understand withdrawal deadlines for both your high school (if applicable) and Hawkeye.

Withdrawing from a course may affect your grade point average, graduation requirements (for concurrent enrollment), eligibility for high school activities (for concurrent enrollment), and even your college financial aid eligibility.

My Hawkeye is your access to your Hawkeye email, grades, and other important online services.

Canvas is Hawkeye’s online learning management system. The course syllabus, your grades, as well as course materials including assignments and videos, will be available in Canvas.

Resetting your Hawkeye password

Your username and passwords for My Hawkeye and Canvas will be the same. Always reset your password in My Hawkeye. Resetting your password in Canvas will not work.

If you need help resetting your password, please contact the High School Partnerships office.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) specifies your rights with respect to your educational records.

When you enroll in college courses at Hawkeye, you may choose to grant access to your academic records to a parent or guardian. The first time you complete the DualEnroll application, you will have the option to complete this information. If you wish to make changes to what was provided when you submitted your DualEnroll application, contact the High School Partnerships office.

When you enroll in a concurrent enrollment course, students grant designated high school personnel permission to discuss issues in the classroom and receive grades.

Hawkeye advises high school counselors to refer students to their instructors with course-related questions or concerns. Instructors may also communicate with the high school counselor regarding a specific student.

If you have questions or concerns, contact the High School Partnerships office.

As a high school student taking college courses, you have access to helpful support services.

Tutoring

Hawkeye’s tutoring services are free and available in a variety of formats. We have several on-campus tutoring centers, one-on-one tutors, and 24-7 online tutoring through Brainfuse.

Connect with your High School Partnerships representative to find the best option for you.

Academic Planning

If you and your high school counselor determine that you would benefit from our academic advising contact the High School Partnerships team. We’ll be able to help and will make sure you connect with the best Hawkeye advisors for your goals.

Student Accessibility Services

Students with disabilities may be eligible for support services designed for their needs. Our student accessibility services coordinator can assist you with determining your eligibility (based on a 504 or IEP). Contact the High School Partnerships office to begin the process.

Please note, a high school 504 or IEP does not directly transfer to your Hawkeye Community College courses. Accommodations must be set up at Hawkeye.

1. Before you take a college-level course, think about how it will affect your high school connections such as extra-curricular activities or a part-time job. You will want to have enough time for the course and the homework.
2. The grades you receive for these courses will not only be a part of your high school transcript but your college transcript as well.
3. Your high school and college academic calendars may be different. This means that even if you don't have to go to your high school classes, you may still have to go to your college classes.
4. If you register for a course as a High School Guest Student make sure you know all of the costs (such as tuition, fees, books, and supplies) ahead of time. You don't want to get into the class and then realize you don't have enough money to cover the expenses. Note: high school students are not eligible for financial aid.
5. Find out how your college credits will transfer into your major at your next college or university. If you plan to attend Hawkeye after high school, the High School Partnerships office can help with this.

For more information about taking college courses while in high school, contact your high school counselor or Hawkeye's High School Partnerships office.

Tips for Students [PDF]

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