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Dual Enrollment Program

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Bishop Verot High School is excited to offer a Dual Enrollment program in partnership with the University of South Florida (USF). This opportunity allows eligible students to experience college-level coursework while still in high school, earning both high school and college credit simultaneously.

Due to the large number of Bishop Verot students who attend colleges and universities within the state of Florida, we are proud to partner with USF. This partnership allows students to begin earning college credits required for graduation while still benefiting from the academic, spiritual, and community-centered environment Bishop Verot offers. Through online coursework, students gain the best of both worlds—remaining fully engaged in campus life while earning credit through a four-year postsecondary institution.

Program Overview

  • Dual Enrollment is open to any junior or senior who meets the eligibility requirements set forth by USF (outlined below).
  • Students may take up to two Dual Enrollment courses per semester and can earn up to 24 college credits prior to high school graduation.
  • All Dual Enrollment courses are offered online through USF.
  • Students remain on Bishop Verot’s campus during the school day and are not permitted to leave campus for Dual Enrollment classes.
  • To support student success, students enrolled in Dual Enrollment courses may choose a study hall at Bishop Verot, providing dedicated time to complete college coursework.
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Registration & Scheduling

Because students cannot register for Fall 2026 Dual Enrollment courses until April, students will register for classes at Bishop Verot for the 2026–2027 school year as usual. Once a student is officially enrolled in a Dual Enrollment course through USF, school counselors will adjust the student’s Bishop Verot schedule as needed.

As this program is new, Bishop Verot will continually evaluate and make adjustments as necessary to best meet the needs of our students and families.

Students interested in Dual Enrollment should complete the Dual Enrollment Interest Form, which will be emailed to rising juniors and seniors.

Academic Credit, Cost, and GPA Weight

  • Dual Enrollment courses are free, with textbooks typically included. Some nominal fees may apply.
  • These courses carry an additional 1.0 GPA weight.
    • For example, an “A” in a Dual Enrollment course earns a 5.0 GPA.
  • Dual Enrollment courses become part of a student’s permanent college transcript.

Families are encouraged to carefully consider participation, as performance in Dual Enrollment courses may impact future college admissions decisions, particularly at competitive institutions.

Learn more about Dual Enrollment vs. Advanced Placement below:

Dual Enrollment vs. Advanced Placement

Student Responsibilities

Students are responsible for:

  • Meeting all USF admission requirements
  • Completing the USF application process
  • Adhering to all enrollment, testing, and registration deadlines

Please note that the USF academic calendar may differ from Bishop Verot’s calendar. Bishop Verot High School cannot modify college schedules or procedures, and students must comply with all USF policies and timelines.

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Eligibility Requirements

Students must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 (listed separately from the weighted GPA on the transcript) and meet one of the following test score requirements:

SAT:
560 on Critical Reading /  530 Math		 ACT:
21 Reading / 21 Mathematics
PSAT/NMSQT Digital:
490 Reading/Writing / 480 Math		 PERT:
106 Reading / 103 Writing / 123 Math
(Mac 1105 & up) / (or 114 for Natural Sciences)
CPT (Accuplacer):
245 Reading / 245 Writing / 250 AAF		 CLT:
38 Verbal + Writing, 16 Quantitative Math =
Total 54 minimum

 

Students who are looking to sign up for Dual Enrollment courses must schedule an appointment with their School Counselor in order to begin the application process. Please CLICK HERE to check for your School Counselor.

Dual Enrollment Documents

Introduction to Dual Enrollment
Click Here		 Dual Enrollment Course Menu
Click Here
USF Checklist for Students
Click Here		 USF Student Course Planning Worksheet
Click Here

 

To learn more about applying to Bishop Verot, use the link below

CLICK HERE

 

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