Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Steps in the Dual Enrollment Process

1. The student must be at least 16 years of age and fill out an A-B Tech application and submit it to the Admissions Office.
2. The student must obtain an A-B Tech "Permission Form for Dual Enrollment of High School Students" from either the A-B Tech Admissions Office, or this website  or from the high school counselor.
3. The student must fill in her/his name, social security number, and  semester/year.
4. The parent, legal guardian or holder of legal custody must sign the form.
5. The high school principal must sign the form. In the case of a home school, the chief administrative officer must sign the form. By signing this form the high school principal or home school chief administrative officer are certifying that the student is enrolled at least half time in the high school or home school. A-B Tech defines this as at least two courses at the high school or home school. The signature also certifies that the student is making appropriate progress toward high school graduation.
6. The completed form must be submitted to the Admissions Office. Home school students must also verify that the school is approved by the NC Division of Non-Public Education prior to registering. Any exceptions to this policy or any student over age 18 must have the approval of the Director of Admissions.  The directory verification website is www.ncdnpe.org.
7. The student will carry the signed registration form to the Student Records and Registration Office to register for the class(es). Registration staff will then register the student.
8. The student must take the A-B Tech admissions test if the preferred class is math or English class or requires a math or English prerequisite.  The test is administered 8:30, 10:30, 3:30, and 5:30 Monday through Thursday and 8:30, 10:30 and 1:30 on Fridays in the Counseling Center.  (Exceptions are made for SAT verbal. writing and math scores over 500.)
9. All cost, including insurance fees, are waived.  Students must purchase their own texts and materials.
10. Dual-enrolled students may take college courses during the summer session as long as they will be at least half-time in high school/home school the following fall semester. 
11. The student is responsible for purchasing books and materials for class(es).  A parking sticker must be picked up in the business Office (Simpson building) before the beginning of classes.

Questions about this procedure should be directed to the Admissions Office at 254-1921, Ext. 144, 145 or 210.

Dual Enrollment Form