The dual enrollment program allows academically talented high school students to take college classes while still in high school. Some of the benefits of program participation are broadened educational opportunities, increased depth of study, accelerated attainment of post-secondary educational goals
This website guides the standard pathway of a VCA student enrolling at Polk State College. If you wish to read the complete information from Polk State Click Here.
Unweighted High School GPA of 3.0
Placement Test Scores (PERT, ACT, PSAT, or SAT) see below for minimum scores.
You must email Mrs. Borders for approval click here to email Mrs. Borders
As a VCA Student, if you have not taken the PSAT or the SAT. Mrs. Borders will assist you in signing up for the PERT.
Click Here to go to Polk State College's Admissions Website
Then select the red Apply Now button.
You will need:
- A valid personal email address
- Your Social Security Number (not your parent's
Submit Official Test Scores.
If you are taking the PERT exam, Mrs. Borders will send a link to you to set up a time after Step 3 is complete.
Step 3
Click Here to complete the Online Orientation Once you have completed the Orientation, make a copy of your certificate and email it and your Polk State Student ID number to Mrs. Borders. If you need to take the PERT exam she will send you a link at this time. Click here to email Mrs. Borders.
The Online Orientation gives you a form to fill out and request classes.
You will need to discuss all classes with Mrs. Borders. She will assist you in registration for classes.
The approval form provided to you must be signed by and submitted to Polk State by Mrs. Borders each semester.
You can sign in with your polk state email OR complete these steps in the Find Course Materials.
1. Select Your Campus: Choose Polk State College Winter Haven & Online Courses
2. Select Your Courses: Fill in the Term, Department, Course #, and Section
3. Click Retrieve Materials
4. Select Online/Ebook and add to cart
5. Create an account: Pay method will be Financial Aid and Internal Process
