MDC DUAL ENROLLMENT - GETTING STARTED
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE PATHWAY
MDC HONORS COLLEGE
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE HONORS COLLEGE
ABOUT THE HONORS COLLEGE:*
Through a blend of rigorous academics and enriching cultural opportunities, The Honors College creates a learning environment that goes well beyond the classroom and far outside the box. Its lessons traverse the globe and develop students who are prepared to lead and succeed.
Students receive one-on-one advising that ensures that their education is tailored to meet their life goals. This unique approach to education has guided our students to prestigious institutions across the country
Students in The Honors College are part of a selective learning community. They enjoy special privileges that include:
- Individual attention and opportunities to collaborate with highly qualified professors
- Small interactive classes
- University transfer advisement to prestigious universities
- Individualized counseling for educational and career planning
- Special access to cutting-edge science, language, and computer laboratories
- Internships and service learning activities related to the student's field of study
- National and international academic seminars
- A global perspective in all classes
- An opportunity for international experiences including foreign exchanges, study travel excursions, and internships
- Proficiency in two languages
ELIGIBILITY:
- Has at least a 3.7 GPA (weighted or un-weighted) and
- Performed at college-level on one of the following exams: SAT/ACT/PERT (see college level scores listed below)
OR
- Has a GPA below a 3.7 (weighted or un-weighted) and
- Scored at least a 1200 on the SAT (math and reading only) or a 26 on the ACT with college level scores in each category as described below
Your scores are college level if they are at least:
- SAT: 440 in Reading and 440 in Math
- ACT: 18 in Reading, 17 English and 19 in Math (On or prior to October 21, 2013)
- ACT: 19 in Reading, 17 English and 19 in Math (On or after October 22, 2013)
- PERT: 104 in Reading, English 99 and 113 in Math (On or prior to October 21, 2013)
- PERT: 106 in Reading, English 103 and 114 in Math (On or after October 22, 2013
The Honors College Fellows Award
Once admitted, you are eligible for The Honors College Fellows Award covering the full cost of in-state tuition, fees and books. This will require submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
*MUST ATTEND MDC FOR TWO FULL YEARS. MUST MAINTAIN A 3.5 GPA IN ALL DUAL ENROLLMENT CLASSES
MDC ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS
ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO EARN THE A.A. DEGREE
Statewide Articulation Agreement – State Colleges and Univerisities
ARTICULATION INSITUTIONS BY NAME
The term "articulation" is generally used to refer to the means by which schools colleges and universities coordinate their programs and services to facilitate the movement of students through the educational system, while guaranteeing the students' continuous advancement in learning.
The State of Florida guarantees that students who complete an Associate in Arts (AA) degree at the community college have the opportunity to enroll in and earn a bachelor’s degree at a state university. It is strongly recommended that a student complete the AA degree prior to transferring, or at least complete the 36-hour general education block at their initial institution. Transfer students who have not yet completed the AA degree will be evaluated on their high school transcripts as well as their college coursework. Without an AA degree, they will also compete with all entering freshman applicants to the college or university.
Articulation Agreement - Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF)
Florida's public community colleges have a transfer agreement with many of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF). Currently, 23 ICUF institutions have recognized this agreement. The ICUF agreement allows Associate in Arts degree graduate to transfer into a private college or university with the guarantee to enter as a junior, receive at least 60 credit hours toward a bachelor's degree, and receive recognition for the general education core taken at the community college.
Out-of-State Articulation Agreements
In addition, Miami Dade College has developed several unique arrangements with out-of-state college and universities to pursue a baccalaureate degree. As a general rule, participating institutions will accept associate degree credits, and offer scholarships. Thus, transfer agreements have been signed with close to 60 institutions. These include prestigious universities such as Mount Holyoke and Georgia Tech.
Visit http://www.mdc.edu/asa/articulation.asp for a full description of the articulation program, participating institutions and their requirements.