Dual Enrollment
VVA offers the Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Pathways Program to students in grades 11 and 12 throughout the state in partnership with Tidewater Community College (TCC). Students enrolled in the program have access to high-quality teachers, instruction, and resources while earning dual enrollment college credit or a work-ready cybersecurity certification.
Depending on their grade level, students have the opportunity to complete the following before graduating from high school:
| Program | Time Requirement | Grade Level(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Career Studies Certificate in Cybersecurity and Network Foundations | 1 year if starting in grade 12; 2 years if starting in grade 11 | Grades 11 or 12 |
| VCCS Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) | 2 years | Grades 11 and 12 (must begin in grade 11) |
| VCCS Passport | 1 year | Grade 12 |
Students & Teachers
Students
The program is available statewide to students in grades 11 and 12, providing opportunities for students in areas that may have been traditionally underserved or underrepresented. Students with or without existing dual enrollment coursework or credits are eligible to participate in any of the three tracks in the Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Pathways Program.
Teachers
Students enrolled in the pilot program will have access to VVA dual enrollment (DE) teachers and complete their coursework online in both synchronous and asynchronous settings. VVA DE teachers will hold regular sessions with students and are available for 1:1 and small-group instruction, as well as time to meet with students, parents, and other support staff at each student’s enrolling school.
2024–2025 Enrollment Fee/Tuition
2024–2025 Enrollment Fee/Tuition
Enrollment in each dual enrollment course requires payment of both the appropriate VVA enrollment fee and TCC tuition.
- The VVA enrollment fee for each course corresponds to the appropriate enrollment fee for grades 6–12, based on bands I–IV.
- The TCC tuition for each course is $45 per credit hour.
Programs & Course Sequences
Programs & Course Sequences
Career Studies Certificate in Cybersecurity and Network Foundations
This Career Studies Certificate introduces students to information technology concepts and skills so they are prepared to recognize, prevent and defend against threats to information and information systems. Students will also explore topics such as operating systems, computer hardware, networking concepts, and programming.
While completing this program students will prepare for the following certifications:
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA A+
Course Sequences
For students starting in grade 12 (2024–2025):
- Fall 2024
- 10109 Introduction to Network Concepts (ITN 101)
- 10302 Microcomputer Operating Systems (ITN 106)
- Spring 2025
- 10302 Personal Computer Hardware & Troubleshooting (ITN 107)
- 10109 Network Security Basics (ITN 260)
- 10109 Software Design (ITP 100)
For students starting in grade 11 (2024–2025):
- Fall 2024
- 10109 Introduction to Network Concepts (ITN 101)
- Spring 2025
- 10302 Personal Computer Hardware & Troubleshooting (ITN 107)
- Fall 2025
- 10302 Microcomputer Operating Systems (ITN 106)
- Spring 2026
- 10109 Network Security Basics (ITN 260)
- 10109 Software Design (ITP 100)
View descriptions for dual enrollment courses
Uniform Certificate of General Studies
The Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year public college or university in the Commonwealth. To earn the UCGS, students are required to complete courses from multiple content areas. A grade of “C” or better is required in all coursework for students to earn the UCGS, and only courses completed after May 2020 apply to the UCGS.
When completed, the UCGS will satisfy lower-division general education requirements at all four-year public colleges and universities in Virginia, as well as many private colleges/universities.
For more information, see this page.
Course Sequence
For students starting in grade 11 (2024–2025):
- Fall 2024
- 03003 General Environmental Science I (ENV 121)
- 02104 Pre-Calculus I (MTH 161)
- 04101 United States History to 1877 (HIS 121)
- Spring 2025
- 05151 Art Appreciation (ART 100)
- 04101 United States History Since 1865 (HIS 122)
- 04151 U.S. Government & Politics (PLS 135)
- Fall 2025
- 01103 College Composition I (ENG 111)
- 19262 Economic Essentials: Theory & Application (ECO 150)
- Spring 2026
- 01103 College Composition II (ENG 112)
- 01069 Comparative Mythology (HUM 256)
For students in grade 12 completing year 2 of the requirements (2024–2025):
- Fall 2023
- 03003 General Environmental Science I (ENV 121)
- 02104 Pre-Calculus I (MTH 161)
- 04101 United States History to 1877 (HIS 121)
- Spring 2024
- 05151 Art Appreciation (ART 100)
- 04101 United States History Since 1865 (HIS 122)
- 04151 U.S. Government & Politics (PLS 135)
- Fall 2024
- 01103 College Composition I (ENG 111)
- 19262 Economic Essentials: Theory & Application (ECO 150)
- Spring 2025
- 01103 College Composition II (ENG 112)
- 01069 Comparative Mythology (HUM 256)
View descriptions for dual enrollment courses
Passport
The Passport is a collection of courses that are transferable, with all 16 credits satisfying lower-division general education requirements at all four-year public colleges and universities in Virginia, as well as many private colleges and universities. To qualify for Passport, courses must be completed after May 2020 and a grade of “C” or better is required in all coursework.
For more information, see this page.
Course Sequence
For students starting in grade 12 (2024–2025):
- Fall 2024
- 01103 College Composition I (ENG 111)
- 03003 General Environmental Science I (ENV 121)
- 02104 Pre-Calculus I (MTH 161)
- Spring 2025
- 05151 Art Appreciation (ART 100)
- 04151 U.S. Government & Politics (PLS 135)
Enrollment & Admissions
Enrollment & Admissions
Participating students will enroll in both VVA and TCC.
- Public school students will enroll via their local public school of record.
- Private school students will enroll via the enrolling private school of record.
- Homeschooled students will enroll via the enrolling homeschool of record.
View all Dual Enrollment course offerings in the VVA Course Catalog.
VVA Enrollment
Designated division and school personnel may enroll students through the process described here.
VCCS/TCC Enrollment
Once students are enrolled in VVA courses, they will need to do the following for dual enrollment admission:
- Complete the VCCS/TCC online application, completed by both the student and parent/guardian
- Create a TCC Dual Enrollment account
Follow these step-by-step instructions (PDF) to complete the application and create a TCC Dual Enrollment account.
Program Prerequisites*
- Career Studies Certificate in Cybersecurity and Network Foundations
- Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher
- UCGS/Passport
- Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher
- C or higher in Algebra II or a higher-level math course [required to enroll in MTH 161]
* Students who do not meet the GPA requirements may qualify through other means. See Admissions & Placement Criteria for details.