What is a dual credit?

Dual credits give secondary students the opportunity to sample college and gain credit in both secondary school and college. Students take a college credit from a college faculty member and must meet the requirements to pass. If successful, they are given an optional credit at secondary school and are issued a college transcript. The course will be recognized at college if they choose to attend a program for which the course is a requirement. The course also counts towards their secondary school diploma.

Dual credits give students the opportunity to sample post-secondary education, work in college labs, experiences a new environment and build their confidence. Dual credits began in Ontario in 2005, with thousands of secondary students experiencing the opportunity.

Winter 2025 Opportunities in partnership with Georgian College and School College Work Initiative include:
Criminology - weekly night school program at Georgian College, Owen Sound
Criminology - weekly daytime online program
Electrical Trades Practices - weekly daytime program at Georgian College, Owen Sound
Environmental Concerns - weekly day school program at Georgian College, Owen Sound
Welding - weekly night school program at Saugeen District Senior School, Port Elgin
Foundations for Success in Pre Health Sciences - weekly night school in person program on Wednesday's, at Georgian College, Owen Sound (this program is open to all secondary students).


Winter 2025 Opportunities in partnership with Fanshawe College and School College Work Initiative include:
Intro to Paramedicine, weekly daytime program at the Walkerton Fire Department

For further information contact:
Anita Koeslag, Experiential Learning Teacher