- Students participating in dual-enrollment must be 10th, 11th, or 12th grade
- Homeschooled students are welcome to apply
- Documents required: Unofficial transcripts with current grade-point average, teacher letter of recommendation, and parent/guardian form
- All credit courses are offered at a flat rate of $300
- Some courses require students to purchase textbooks, and book fees can range from $50–$100 per course
The dates below represent official informational dates and academic deadlines for the dual-enrollment courses:
| Date | Description |
| January 8 | Spring 2024 courses begin |
| January 28 | Spring 2024 midterm grading begins |
| March 6 | Spring 2024 final exam schedule published online |
| March 8 | Spring 2024 midterm grade due |
| March 20 | Fall 2024 dual-enrollment application opens |
| April 29–May 4 | Spring 2024 final exam week/ final grading begins on April 29 |
| June 7 | Fall 2024 dual enrollment application closes |
| August 12 | Fall 2024 dual enrollment orientation |
| August 19 | Fall 2024 courses begin |
We are offering Chicago Public School students a voucher for a 100 percent discount to take part in dual-enrollment courses at Illinois Tech!
Please email precollege@iit.edu to receive the scholarship code.
- All courses are transferable to Illinois Tech and may be transferable to other post-secondary institutions
- Dual-enrollment programs are unavailable during summer sessions
- Specific details for each courses are in each course description
- Scholarships are available; scholarships cover 100 percent of tuition costs for all Chicago Public School students
- For non-CPS students, a portion of the costs can be covered once we receive the appropriate documentation, such as proof of eligibility for free or reduced lunch
- For more information please contact us at precollege@iit.edu
Students are expected to participate in courses according to the Illinois Tech Academic Calendar. Please be aware that Illinois Tech’s schedule may not align with your high school academic break(s). Accommodations for breaks are at the discretion of individual faculty and may be denied. Additionally, students are expected to handle the high rigor of these courses and be comfortable individually advocating for their academic needs throughout the course. Students can expect to be held to the same standards as college-aged students.
Technology Requirements
Course participation will require a laptop or desktop computer, a strong internet connection, and the ability to download and install software. Chromebooks are not suitable for our courses.
Application
In order to enroll in a dual-enrollment course, students must first submit an application to ensure that they are eligible to register for the course. Admission to these courses requires students to demonstrate high academic performance in rigorous high school classwork AND/OR meet any stated prerequisites.