What is the admissions process for Dual Enrollment courses?
There is a 5-step process to enroll in the program. All steps must be completed before
the application deadline. If the 5-steps are not completed, students will not be guaranteed
admissions/seat to the course(s).
- Students must complete IVC OpenCCC admission application for registered term. Instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLXTfsEX7ko
- Submit Dual Enrollment Application
- Parent /Guardian Approves/Denies Request Online
- High School Counselor Approves / Denies Request Online
- IVC gets notification of Completed Application
What is the minimum grade point average (GPA) that is required to take a Dual Enrollment
course?
- Juniors and Seniors must have at least a 2.0 GPA
- Freshmen and Sophomores must have at least a 2.5 GPA
Are there any student fees?
- No student fees will be applied
What is the cost of textbooks for Dual Enrollment courses?
- Books will be provided at NO CHARGE to the students by the high school district
How are Dual Enrollment classes taught?
- Dual Enrollment courses are taught via Face-to-Face at your local High School and
via ONLINE through CANVAS .
When are Dual Enrollment classes?
- For Face-to-Face modality, some classes meet two days per week. An instructor from
IVC goes to the High School to teach the course. For Hybrid courses, the class is taught in-person and via Realtime Online. In an ONLINE class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real- time or on campus meetings. All content is delivered on Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date
How do I access my course through CANVAS and WEBSTAR?
- Please visit our IVC Website at https://www.imperial.edu/ and scroll over the top
right on “Login”. In “Login” section, you will find option links to CANVAS and WEBSTAR.
What is CANVAS?
- Canvas is a platform where you can access your IVC courses (including distance education
courses and web enhanced courses). Most of your instructors will use Canvas for a variety of things including grades,
class messages, individual messages, assignment submissions, and more. If you have
a fully online class, Canvas will be your classroom. If you have a class in any other
format, it is likely that your instructor will also use Canvas.
How do I find my IVC student email?
- When you submitted your OpenCCC application for IVC, you should have received an email
containing this information. If you can’t find your IVC email address, please contact
the dual enrollment team dualenrollment@imperial.edu
How do I find my G number?
- When you submitted your OpenCCC application for IVC, you should have received an IVC
email containing this information. If you can’t find your G number, please fill out
the following form https://forms.imperial.edu/view.php?id=1249245
How do I get my password?
- When accessing your IVC Email and Webstar for the first time, your password is your
Date of Birth. (For example: if you were born January 1, 2001, your Password would
be 010101. If you cannot log in or continue having issues, please fill out the following
form https://forms.imperial.edu/view.php?id=1249245
What happens if I can’t finish or pass the course?
- A failing grade will appear on your permanent college transcript and may impact your
academic and financial aid standing at the college. If you are unable to complete
the course due to an emergency, please contact us for support or submit a drop card
form https://forms.imperial.edu/view.php?id=504792
How do I drop a course?
- To drop your course, please complete the following form: https://forms.imperial.edu/view.php?id=504792. If you do not have an IVC Student ID, please take a picture of any form of Identification.
This may include your high school ID.
For information about Dual Enrollment withdrawal deadlines and specific course information,
please contact dualenrollment@imperial.edu
What type of student support services will be provided?
- Students will have the same access to counselors and services as on-campus students
- IVC Application Seminars will assist students in completing the online IVC Application
- Dual Enrollment Orientations will help students and parents/guardians better understand
the Dual Enrollment opportunity
- Our professors are highly encouraged to have an embedded tutor (a tutor who is actively involved in the classroom and provides additional support
for the students)
When is the deadline to drop?
- Deadline to drop without a "W" varies between courses. A "W" on your IVC transcript
means withdrawal.
- In accordance with state regulations and district policy, the deadlines used for grading
purpose are as follows:
Drop without a transcript annotation: drop must be completed prior to the first 20% of the course based on the individual class.
Drop with a "W" annotation: All courses dropped at the 20% point and up until the 75% point will be recorded on the transcript as a "W".
A "W" may impact your financial aid as a non-K-12 special-admin student in the future.
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