N O R T H E R N C O L L E G E
Congratulations! You are embarking on an exciting new type of learning experience. This handbook contains everything you need to know about dual credits.
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N O R T H E R N C O L L E G E
STUDENT GUIDE TO DUAL CREDITS
Congratulations! You are embarking on an exciting new type of learning experience. This handbook contains everything you need to know about dual credits.
Good to Know
Who is your instructor?
What is the name of your course?
Where is your course located?
When is your course scheduled to occur?
Why are you taking this class?
What is a Dual Credit?
The secondary School Boards and Northern College work together to provide you with the opportunity to take post-secondary courses that count towards your high school diploma. This means that you have the opportunity to earn both a college credit and a high school credit by participating in a single class. The dual credit program, funded by the Government of Ontario, is intended to encourage you to reach your full potential, explore new pathways, and complete your secondary school education. Dual credit courses are hosted by Northern College, taught by college instructors, and reflective of college-level curriculum. Most importantly, you have the opportunity to experience college free of charge!
Note that all students must apply and be accepted into the program based on specific criteria (primary target group, SHSM, OYAP).
Sample Dual Credits
- Abnormal Psychology
- Basic Welding
- Canadian Law
- Emergency Patient Care
- Entrepreneurship
- Popular Nutrition
- Provincial Offences
- Residential Wiring
- Youth in Conflict with the Law
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Conflict Resolution
- Community Policing
- Health & Nutrition
- Issues in Environmental Sustainability
- Managing for Success
Benefits of Taking a Dual Credit
There are benefits of taking a dual credit course:
- Experience a college environment free of charge
- Explore a variety of pathways
- Learn more about a potential future career
- Be a step ahead of your peers when you enroll in a college program after high school
College tuition for a dual credit is paid for by the Government of Ontario, therefore you get to reap the rewards of going to college without having to pay for it. You also receive:
- Access to free transportation while in the program
- Textbooks and supplies are additionally provided
- Acess to the gym, and all other college amenities!
Assignments, Deadlines and Tests
Consult with your college instructor concerning missed class work, homework assignments, and/or tests.
Failure to submit class work, homework assignments, lab work, or tests without prior authorization from the instructor could result in an incomplete grade. An unauthorized absence from an exam could result in a mark of ‘0’ which will be used as part of the to calculation of your final mark.
In order to acquire your high school credit, you must achieve a minimum of 50% in the dual credit course. To acquire your college credit, you must achieve either a 50% or 60%, depending on the college course. Please consult your syllabus for more information.
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Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/Students-Guide-to-Dual-Credits.pdf