Career & Technical Education Dual Credit

CTE Dual Credit: What Students Need to Know

CTE Dual Credit: What Students Need to Know

High school students can take a Career & Technical Education (CTE) class in high school and earn "dual credit" for both high school and college!

Use your credits at Olympic College or transfer them anywhere:

  • CTE Dual Credit may count as elective credit at 4-year colleges.
  • Showcase credits on your resume when applying for a job, scholarship, or apprenticeship.
  • Send official college credits to your military recruiter (12+ credits may qualify you for higher pay).
  • Transfer credits to any community or technical college in Washington state to jump‑start a career in an in‑demand field.

High school credit is awarded automatically in accordance with your high school's policies. 

Follow the eligibility Steps below for CTE Dual Credit!

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Eligibility for CTE Dual Credit

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1Take a CTE Course at your High School

Talk to your teacher, Career Center, counselor, or search the list of CTE Dual Credit Classes available at your school.

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3Pass Class with a 'C' Grade

You must pass your CTE Dual Credit classes with a grade of 'C' (2.0) or better to earn Olympic College credit. 

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4Order Official Transcript to Transfer Credits

Visit our Transcripts webpage to order an Official Transcript (can be sent to an employer, recruiter, 2- or 4-year college or trade school to verify your college credits). The cost is $11.80 per copy to send electronically.

If you earned CTE Dual Credits before June 2026, please also complete the Request form in Step #5 to add credits to your official transcript before we send it.

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5Request Credits Earned Before June 2026

If you earned CTE Dual Credit before June 2026, submit this request to move them from SERS to your academic record. Use your credits at OC or send them anywhere by ordering an official transcript.