- Students participating in dual-enrollment must be 10th, 11th, or 12th grade
- Homeschooled students are welcome to apply
- Documents required: Unofficial transcripts with current grade-point average and teacher letter of recommendation
- All credit courses are offered at a flat rate of $300
- Students are responsible for purchasing their own course materials
- To receive your Illinois Tech login credentials and to participate in your course, all dual-enrollment students must complete the required Dual Enrollment Consent and FERPA Release Form. You will receive information regarding this form with your admission email
The dates below represent official informational dates and academic deadlines for the dual-enrollment courses:
| Date | Description |
| October 7, 2024 | Spring 2025 dual enrollment application opens |
| December 1, 2024 | Spring 2025 dual enrollment application closes (11:59 p.m. CST) |
| January 6, 2025 | Mandatory dual enrollment orientation (virtual) |
| January 13, 2025 | Spring 2025 courses begin |
| January 28, 2025 | Last day to add/drop courses (withdrawal deadline) |
| March 5, 2025 | Midterm grading begins |
| March 17–22, 2025 | Spring break (no classes) |
| March 17, 2025 | Fall 2025 dual-enrollment application opens |
| May 3, 2025 | Last day of spring courses |
| May 5–10, 2025 | Final exams week (final grading begins May 5) |
| May 14, 2025 | Final grades due at noon (CST) |
We are offering Chicago Public School students a voucher for a 100 percent discount to take part in dual-enrollment courses at Illinois Tech!
Please email precollege@iit.edu to receive the scholarship code.
- All courses are transferable to Illinois Tech and may be transferable to other post-secondary institutions
- Dual-enrollment programs are unavailable during summer sessions
- Specific details for each courses are in each course description
- Scholarships are available; scholarships cover 100 percent of tuition costs for all Chicago Public School students
- For non-CPS students, a portion of the costs can be covered once we receive the appropriate documentation, such as proof of eligibility for free or reduced lunch
- For more information please contact us at precollege@iit.edu
Students are expected to participate in courses according to the Illinois Tech Academic Calendar. Please be aware that Illinois Tech’s schedule may not align with your high school academic break(s). Accommodations for breaks are at the discretion of individual faculty and may be denied. Additionally, students are expected to handle the high rigor of these courses and be comfortable individually advocating for their academic needs throughout the course. Students can expect to be held to the same standards as college-aged students.
Technology Requirements
Course participation will require a laptop or desktop computer, a strong internet connection, and the ability to download and install software. Chromebooks are not suitable for our courses.
Application
In order to enroll in a dual-enrollment course, students must first submit an application to ensure that they are eligible to register for the course. Admission to these courses requires students to demonstrate high academic performance in rigorous high school classwork AND/OR meet any stated prerequisites.
Note: Courses may be subject to cancellation if enrollment is insufficient.