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Apply for CTE Dual Credit

CTE Dual Credit

The Skagit Valley College CTE Dual Credit Consortium serves school districts in Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Whatcom Counties. We encourage high school students’ transition into post-secondary education by providing the ability to earn tuition-free college credit while completing high school requirements. To learn more about our CTE Dual Credit program, please visit the program page.

How do I get Dual Credit?

Apply

  1. Enroll in a CTE Dual Credit class at your high school. Check out the CTE Dual Credit Courses page to learn what classes at your high school can receive CTE dual credit at Skagit Valley College.
  2. Apply to Skagit Valley College through the OAAP. Enter the following in the form fields on this page:
    1. College: Skagit Valley College
    2. Program: Non-Award Seeking
    3. Degree or Certificate I am seeking: CTE Dual Credit
    4. I will be enrolling as a: CTE Dual Credit
    5. Term: WINTER 2026
    6. Academic Focus Area: Should be left blank

Webpage: OAAP Application with the following fields: College: SVC, I will be enrolling as: CTE Dual Credit, Degree: Non-Award Seeking, Term: Choose next available term, Degree or Certificate: CTE Dual Credit, Academic Focus Area: Should be left blank

Enroll in Classes

  1. Enroll in your class(es) through ctcLink once you've been admitted through the OAAP.
  2. Earn a “B” grade or higher in the class.

Learn How to Apply

Below are two guides to walk high school students through applying to SVC as a CTE Dual Credit student using the OAAP.

Guided Video

Guided PDF with Screenshots

Download PDF Guide for how to apply using OAAP

Order Your Transcript

Official transcripts must be ordered through Parchment. We recommend waiting until the summer after your senior year of high school to order transcripts. All CTE Dual Credit classes will be on the transcript at that point.

FAQ

No. It is completely free. However, ordering an official transcript costs $6. We recommend waiting until after your senior year of high school is complete to order a transcript. This allows for all dual credit classes to be transcribed and therefore show up on your SVC transcript before you pay for the transcript.

Yes. You must get a “B” or above to receive credit at the college. If you get less than a “B”, you will still receive credit at your high school but cannot receive credit at the college. If you aren’t sure your grade is high enough, look up your grade in your high school's grading system or reach out to your teacher to see if  you can increase your grade.

If you have below a "B" and have enrolled in the class, SVC will drop you from the class so you will not receive credit. This is different than College in the High School. If you have questions about this reach out to cte@skagit.edu for help!

No. Running Start students take classes on Skagit Valley College’s campus with SVC faculty. CTE Dual Credit students take classes at their home high school with their high school teacher.

No. College in the High School (CiHS) is a different dual credit program. However, it is similar to CTE Dual Credit in many ways. For example:

  • High school students in both programs take classes at their home high school.
  • High school students in both programs use the OAAP to apply and enroll in dual credit classes.
  • Student credits are transcribed at the end of the quarter they finish the class.
  • Credits from either program are the start a student's SVC transcript.
  • Credits from either program can be submitted to other high education institutions to see if they qualify for transfer credit.

The primary difference is grades. In CiHS, the grade you earn from your high school teacher is the grade that goes on your SVC transcript, regardless of what grade you earn. In CTE Dual Credit, students must receive a B or above to have their class transcribed to their SVC transcript.

All transcripts will be created by July 1st of the previous academic year.

For an unofficial transcript, login to your ctclink account on or after July 1st to view your unofficial transcript.

For an official transcript, order it using Parchment. This costs $6.

If you encounter a problem and don't see your credits appearing as you would expect, email dualcredit@skagit.edu. 

It depends. Each institution that you want to transfer to will evaluate your transcript to see if the classes can receive transfer credit. Some classes may receive credit, some classes may receive elective credit, and some you may receive no credit for depending on the institution. 

In high school, CTE Dual Credit will affect your GPA like any other high school class. At Skagit Valley College, the same grade that you receive from your high school teacher will appear on your college transcript. This is the start of your college transcript and will be calculated into your overall GPA at SVC. 

If you are interested in one or more programs at SVC, Dual Credit can allow you to not retake classes in which you have already received the credit, lowering the cost of attendance at Skagit Valley College and allowing you to complete a program more quickly. 

No. It is up to you whether or not you receive dual credit for the class you take if your grade is a B or above. If for example, you have a “B” in your high school class and are looking to have a higher GPA on your college transcript, then you might opt not to receive dual credit as this would lower your cumulative GPA.