Onboarding into Dual Credit
Dual Credit Forms
Dual Credit Quick Links:
- Apply Texas : https://www.applytexas.org/
- SWTXC-Apply Texas How To: https://swtxc.edu/documents/outreach/Steps-for-Apply-Texas-Application.pdf
SWTXC Link to upload forms necessary for entrance into the Health Sciences Programs:
- https://www.swtxc.edu/academics/programs-and-degrees/technical-programs/patient-care-technician.html
We now have video tutorials available for incoming Dual Credit PCT students and parents on how to create an account, upload documents, and submit program applications.
Visit our PCT webpage: PCT Program Page
Under Application Account Setup, you will find:
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PCT Application: Create an Account - Students
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PCT Application: Create an Account - Parents
Dual Credit Checklist NCHS & SWTXC
Please keep this checklist & follow these instructions.
□ Be prepared to be responsible for your own assignments, classwork, note taking, study schedule, deadlines, etc… You are not a High School student in these courses. You are held to the standard of a College Student. With Distance Learning you are a college student with a college GPA that will transfer to future colleges you may attend. Failures or Drops will affect your future Financial Aid & Scholarships.
□ If you do not have a personal e-mail account, in addition to your NCCISD account, you need to set one up in g-mail, yahoo, etc…, know the login, know the password, & be ready to use it.
□ Sign & have a parent sign, & return these forms to the High School office :
o Contact Information Form containing student & parents e-mail, home address, phone numbers, etc… You can turn in the forms without the SWTXC information. We can add that later when your Acceptance Letter comes in.
o SWTJC Dual Credit Admission Form with line items initialed.
o The NCCISD Dual Credit Fee Acknowledgement Form.
□ Apply for admission to SWTJC online at: https://www.goapplytexas.org/
o Choose "Dual Credit" under "Application Type". Do not choose "High School Graduate".
o Please make sure to enter the active Major of: Non Degree Seeking – Undeclared. We can change the Major listed at a later date.
o Make sure you enter your correct mailing address (PO Box or Street address when you get your actual paper mail).
o Make sure to enter your Social Security Number. (Check with the office if you don't know it.)
o Make sure you put down your correct Graduation Date. [example: May 2028]
o Make sure you are applying for the correct Semester: [example: Spring 2026 or Fall 2026]
o Write down your Apply Texas login, password & confirmation number & e-mail or text them to Mrs. Hunger.
□ In 1 or 2 weeks you will receive an Official letter of Acceptance from the Admissions Office in the mail. Let Mrs. Hunger know when you receive the letter & let her know your SWTJC Student ID number & SWTJC email. You will need your SWTJC student ID number from this acceptance letter to proceed.
□ Students desiring to enter the Patient Cart Technician [Nursing] Program, Cyber Security, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Studies, Business Office Technologies, do not need to take the TSIA2 Exam.
□ To begin Dual Credit courses working toward an Associate’s Degree, you are not initially required to pass the Reading/Writing (ELAR) or Math sections of the TSIA2 test. You may take 15 Credit Hours of classes under the Non Degree Seeking – Undeclared Major without testing.
□ After the15 course hour point, you MUST pass the TSIA2 test required for the classes you are wanting to take toward the Associates Degree to continue with Dual Credit
□ Take the TSIA2 Pre-Assessment. This test should take 45 minutes or so.
o The link for ACCUPLACER Practice TSIA2 test is: https://practice.accuplacer.org/login
o You will receive an email from QUIRIUM upon the completion of the Pre-Assessment. Check your email & junk email to make sure this is received. Forward this e-mail to Mrs. Hunger.
□ Register & choose a date, time, & location to take the TSIA2 test:
o SWTJC Testing Center webpage is: https://www.swtjc.edu/academics/testing-center/index.
o You may have to check back often to find an open date & time that work for you.
o Take the TSIA2 test at the SWTJC Testing Center in Uvalde.
o You will also choose the subjects to be tested [ ELAR &/or Math ].
o You will pay $32.00 online when registering for the TSIA2. This is nonrefundable so check your schedule & your family’s schedule in advance before choosing a date.
o Take & pass the TSIA2 Test]:
o Follow all rules regarding testing.
o Bring the printed TSIA2 Pre-Test email as well as a photo ID to the Testing Center.
o You can get a Photo ID from Mrs. Cox in the NC JH/HS Library if you need one. Or, you may use a Texas driver’s license or state ID.
o Text a photo of your results or bring a copy of your test results to Mrs. Hunger. This will determine what classes you qualify to take.
o If you do not pass the TSIA2 you may retest as many times as needed.
□ Attend the Mandatory New Dual Credit Student Orientation online at:
https://padlet.com/tlherrera1/southwest-texas-college-dual-credit-program-yqhj7zglagv86zkc Take a screen shot of the completion certificate & text to Mrs. Hunger or forward the email containing the certificate to Mrs. Hunger.
□ SWTXC Help Desk Phone #: 830-591-7323
You will need to call this number for any technical assistance with the SWTXC website, Honor Lock, &/or CANVAS.
Call or text me ANYTIME with questions.
Tena Hunger, Dual Credit Coordinator
Phone: 830-279-7061 | e-mail: thunger@nccisd.net