What HCC dual credit classes are available at Bellaire?
• ENGL 1301/1302
o English 4
o 12th grade
• GOVT 2305
o 12th grade
o One semester government credit
How do I enroll in a dual credit course?
Step 1: Do I qualify for Dual Credit Courses?
• Qualifying Test Scores -it is suggested that you have the following
o English Based Courses: (English, Government) should meet one of the following:
■ TSI: ELAR 945-990 AND Essay 5-8 or ELAR 910-944 AND Diagnostic 5-6 AND Essay 5-8
■ SAT: Evidence Based Reading and Writing Score: 480+
■ ACT: English 19+ and Composite 23+ (should have both)
Step 2: HCC Application – ONLY NEW DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS NEED TO DO THIS STEP
• Complete and Submit application on Apply Texas (do not wait until the last minute on this! It can take several days to receive your HCC ID#) www.applytexas.org
o Create an account (You will have to verify your email)
o Then, sign in using that account information.
o After selecting two-year community/junior college and adding Houston City College as the institution, make sure to select the application type Dual Credit: to start the
application.
o Complete the application. Be SURE TO CLICK SUBMIT at the end
■ Choose Liberal Arts and Humanities/Undecided as your major
· Once you submit, you will receive an email from Apply Texas -this is NOT your HCC ID#
· In a day or two, your acceptance email and HCC ID# will be emailed to you. THIS HCC ID IS YOUR W# AND MUST BE INCLUDED ON THE FORMS IN STEP 3. THE FORMS CANNOT BE SUBMITTED TO HCC WITHOUT THIS NUMBER.
Step 3: Submit paperwork for approval by May 1st, 2026 – ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THIS STEP (New and Returning HCC DC students)
· Dual Credit Waiver Approval Form
o This form MUST be submitted online using this QR code or this link: https://formsportal.hccs.edu/Forms/StudentSignature11
In the online form: HS counselor/DC Staff Liaison Email: shumphr2@houstonisd.org
Beginning Semester: Fall 2026
Ending Semester: Spring 2027
Academic Program: Liberal Arts and Humanities
Academic Degree: 0-14 credit hours
This form MUST be submitted to Ms. Humphrey no later than May 1, 2026
Step 4: Let your counselor know if you want DC English and DC Government
Questions? Need help? See Ms. Humphrey during lunch in 3703 or email at shumphr2@houstonisd.org
