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Dual Enrollment
High school students attending Pinellas Technical College (PTC) have the opportunity to be dual enrolled in post-secondary courses tuition free! These courses give students credits toward a high school diploma and a career technical certificate. Hours completed at PTC may also transfer as credit hours to local and state colleges.The Dual Enrollment application window isJanuary 5th – April 1st, 2026.Following is a list of classes currently available on the Clearwater campus:Computer Systems & Information Technology (CSIT)
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 - IET
Master Automotive Service Technology 1
Medical Administrative Specialist
Dual enrollment students will be present in the same class as adult students; therefore, a higher level of maturity, independence, and initiative is important for student success.
Students who are registered for dual enrollment courses will have three grades per semester recorded on their high school transcript. Therefore, students need to be very dedicated to their best performance in PTC coursework because the resulting grades can greatly impact postsecondary education opportunities and scholarship opportunities.
- Be at least 16 years old and entering their junior or senior year in high school
- Have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.0, or 2.5 GPA for medical-related programs
- Consult with your high school counselor to make sure that dual enrollment will fit in you high school schedule
- Complete the online dual enrollment application between January and April
- Once the PTC counselor has received the completed online application, the student will receive information about shadowing.
For more information regarding dual enrollment, please contact Pinellas Technical college as follows:
Clearwater campus (727) 538-7167