The Concurrent Enrollment Partnership Program provides secondary schools with the opportunity to expand their curriculum by scheduling KCKCC courses in conjunction with their regular class offerings. Students have the advantage of taking their classes at the high school.

Courses taught at the high school have identical course content to that of courses offered on campus and are evaluated by an Instructional Dean at the College before being implemented at the high school. Faculty are evaluated and must meet the same criteria as instructors who teach on campus.

Students interested in participating in the program should contact their high school counselor for additional information and details on the enrollment process.

Concurrent and Dual Enrollment Defined

The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) encourages high school students to take advantage of postsecondary education opportunities by enrolling in college courses while still in high school. The statute is commonly known as concurrent enrollment of high school students in eligible postsecondary institutions. Different types of enrollment can be included under the statute.

  • Concurrent Enrollment
    • Classes taught at a high school at which approved high school teachers teach college credit during the normal school day. (KBOR 8b.1.i)
  • Dual Enrollment
    • Classes in which the high school student travels to the college campus to take courses prior to graduation during the academic year or in summer - (KBOR 8b.1.vii)
    • Classes in which college faculty travel to the high school to teach separate courses to the high school students.  (KBOR 8b.1.vii)

Admissions Guidelines

High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible for the concurrent and/or dual enrollment program. Freshmen may be enrolled if they meet criteria for gifted students. The college strongly recommends that high school students limit their enrollment to 12 credit hours per semester.

High school students interested in taking courses through KCKCC should complete the following:

  • A student must consult with their high school guidance counselor to determine eligibility to enroll in courses at KCKCC while attending high school.
  • Complete an application and be admitted to KCKCC.
  • Obtain written permission from the principal to enroll at KCKCC by completing the Concurrent Enrollment/Acceptance Form.
  • Complete placement testing, if required (see below).
  • Tuition is due before a student can enroll for the next semester.  Tuition for yearlong classes is paid in the fall semester.
  • If tuition is not paid, a hold is placed on the student’s account and the student will not be eligible for enrollment until the bill has been paid.
  • Upon high school graduation, the student must submit their official transcript to the KCKCC Registrar’s Office.

Placement Testing Requirements and Exemptions

Minimum ACT Scores for English Composition, Speech and Psychology to be exempt from taking the Accuplacer

  • Reading and English ACT/SAT 18+/500+
    • For ACT scores lower than 18, an ACCUPLACER test is required
  • Accuplacer in Reading and Writing must be 250 to 254 with 3.0+ GPA and grade of B or higher in most recent English Course or 255+
  • Minimum Accuplacer Reading score requirement for all other courses: 242
Minimum Math ACT Scores to be exempt from taking the ACCUPLACER
  • ACT/SAT 21+/520+
    • For ACT scores lower than 21, and ACCUPLACER test is required
  • ACCUPLACER in Math 263+ or GPA 3.5 and a C or higher in Algebra II within the last 3 years 
ACCUPLACER, TEC Center minimum score requirements
  • Cosmetology, Nail Technology, and Electrical Technology: Reading 242
  • CNA Program: Reading 243.
  • Machine Technology Program: Reading 242/Math 220
  • Drafting Program: Reading 255/Writing 255/Math 250.
  • All other TEC programs do not require ACCUPLACER testing.

Students should be advised that KBOR may institute guidelines related to high school student dual and concurrent enrollment. Even if not listed in this catalog, the College must adhere to all KBOR established policies and procedures.

Classes Offered

  • From the college home page, select “Quick Links”, then “Self Service”
  • Log in with your KCKCC credentials
  • From the landing page, click on “Class Schedule”.
  • From the search page you can search for classes by program or subject matter.
  • Use the Filter Results column to narrow your search based on, availability, location, terms, and the days of the week, time of day, and instructors.

Enrollment Process

  • Students complete and submit a free admissions application to Kansas City Kansas Community College found online at kckcc.edu.
  • The student’s KCKCC ID number is emailed to the address listed on the student’s admissions application. Student also receives email with instructions to log into WebAdvisor.
  • Student completes the ACCUPLACER and/or ACT placement test.
  • Students complete the Concurrent/Dual enrollment form and submit to the High School Counselor.
  • The form is forwarded to the KCKCC High School Partnership Coordinator or KCKCC TEC Advisor.
  • Copies of the forms should be forwarded to the High School Point of Contact.
  • The High School Partnership Coordinator/TEC Advisor verifies student admission and minimum placement test scores and enrolls a student in the courses indicated on the form.
  • High School Counselors are notified of any issues preventing enrollment and work with KCKCC to resolve the issues.
  • Once the student is enrolled, he or she may obtain a KCKCC photo ID.