Applying for Dual Credit

Ridgewood High School is proud to offer its students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Students can enroll in dual credit courses either on Ridgewood’s Campus or Triton’s Campus (during their junior or senior year).

Ridgewood Campus Dual Credit:

STEP #1:

Complete the Application

Complete the Dual Credit Application at home or with your high school counselor and have it submitted by the deadline. If you have previously completed a dual credit application, you will not need to reapply.

1. Create an Account- All contact information

a. Entry Term: Such as Fall (current school year) - use Fall for sem1 or Spring for sem2

2. Next Page Must be Completed

a. Academic Level: Undergraduate

b. Academic Program: Dual Credit/Dual Enrollee

3. In order to know you’ve completed it, you will receive an email confirmation

STEP #2:

Ensure you Meet the College Course Prerequisites

Certain dual credit courses have college level Math and English placement prerequisites that will need to be met in order to qualify for registration by the college. Please refer to Ridgewood High School’s Dual Credit Course List to see if you meet the prerequisite placement level or will need to test to determine qualification.

If you don’t meet the placement prerequisites, you will need to complete the college’s ACCUPLACER Placement Exam to qualify for registration by the college:
- The Triton Testing Center currently offers both on-campus and remote placement testing options through appointments which may be scheduled by clicking here (please read all directions and technical specifications carefully). For current hours of operation and practice materials, please visit our Testing Center webpage.
If you have met the prerequisites through other placement measures, (such as ACT or SAT scores, Transitional Math, or developmental education courses) your high school and the Office of Dual Credit will work together to have these connected to your Triton Student Account for registration by the college.
If your class does not have required placement measures, you will only need to have completed a dual credit application and be listed on the high school roster for registration by the college.

STEP # 3:

Pass the course with a “C” or better!

Your credit will show up on your Triton College transcript at the conclusion of the class!

Triton Campus Dual Credit:

STEP #1:

Contact your Counselor

Speak with your high school counselor regarding the Dual Credit: Triton Campus Program requirements and available course offerings.

STEP #2:

Complete the Application and Enrollment Verification Form

Complete the Dual Credit Application and with your high school counselor fill out and sign the Enrollment Verification Form.

STEP #3:

Ensure you Meet the College Course’s Prerequisites

If your intended dual credit class has college level Math or English placement prerequisites, please refer to the placement chart to see if you meet the placement level or will need to test to determine qualification.

If you don’t meet the placement prerequisites, you will need to complete all portions of the Triton College ACCUPLACER Placement Exam:
- The Triton Testing Center currently offers both on-campus and remote placement testing options through appointments which may be scheduled by clicking here (please read all directions and technical specifications carefully). For current hours of operation and practice materials, please visit our Testing Center webpage.
If you have met the prerequisites through other placement measures, (such as ACT or SAT scores, Transitional Math, or developmental education courses) your high school and the Office of Dual Credit will work together to have these connected to your Triton Student Account.

STEP #4:

Submit your Enrollment Verification Form to the Office of Dual Credit for Registration

The student or counselor may email the signed form for registration before the term deadline.
Registration, Orientation, and Course Material Pick Up:

The Office of Dual Credit will enroll you in the course of your choosing, provide a personalized orientation and assist you in obtaining your textbook and course materials.

STEP #5:

Pick up your Triton College Student ID

The last step to becoming a Dual Credit: Triton Campus student is to pick up your Triton College Student Photo

ID (Very Important!). Triton College Student ID’s are taken at the Welcome Center (B-Building, Main Lobby) and should be picked up prior to the start of the term. You must be enrolled in class to receive your ID.