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DE First-Time Student Guide

DE Returning Student Guide

Welcome to Dual Enrollment at Paradise Valley Community College!

Dual enrollment is an opportunity for high school students to get a head start on college. Dual enrollment courses allow students to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously during regular school hours at their high school. The credit earned may be transferred to a community college or university upon high school graduation.

For first-time and returning Dual Enrollment students, see the steps below to help you get started.

Dual Enrollment Students

Are you looking for Dual Enrollment classes? See what's available.

As a first-time Dual Enrollment student, the process will include applying for admission to Paradise Valley Community College, setting up Duo two-factor authentication, completing the Dual Enrollment forms, and paying tuition and fees.

Before you begin, make sure to have the following documents ready and tasks completed:

Identification & Lawful Presence Documents
- You'll need an accepted for of ID for authentication and verification. View the complete list of acceptable IDs. Some options include:
  - High school ID + U.S. Birth certificate
  - Arizona driver's license, permit, or ID card (unexpired, non-limited)
  - U.S. Passport/Passport card (unexpired and signed)
  - Valid Permanent Resident card
Proof You Meet Admissions Requirement
- Self-report your unweighted 2.0+ high school GPA on the Dual Enrollment Class form OR
- Take the EdReady College Reading placement test with a recommended score of 75+
Course Placement Documents (if required) -- Some courses require one or more placement documents/assessments such as:
- Unofficial high school transcript (11th and 12th grade only)
- SAT, ACT, or AP score reports
- EdReady or Accuplacer test results
Check the Dual Enrollment Course Placement chart to see what your classes require.
Review the list of college courses offered at your high school and the class prerequisites. Take note of the following: High School, Term, Subject Area, Catalog #, Class # (example: North Canyon, Fall 25, ENG, 101, 12345)

Step 1: Create an Account & Get Admitted

Important: To meet admission requirements, you'll need at least a 2.0 unweighted high school GPA or an EdReady College Reading placement test score of 75+.

Create an account. (This applies to first-time Dual Enrollment students only.)
Select the High School Students option and apply as a Dual Enrollment student.
Select Paradise Valley Community College as your primary college.
After applying, you will receive the following login credentials. Keep these handy to sign into various systems!
- MEID and password (example: ABC1234567)
- Student ID number (example: 33333333)
- Maricopa email (example: ABC1234567@maricopa.edu)

Step 2: Set up Duo Two-Factor Authentication

To keep your account secure, you must set up Duo two-factor authentication before accessing your Student Center and student email.

Download the Duo Mobile app (Apple or Google Play).
Follow the setup instructions using your Maricopa student email.
Log in to your Student Center and start using Duo when prompted.

Step 3: Complete the Dual Enrollment Forms

Visit your Student Center, log in using your Maricopa email and password to access these required forms by clicking the Student Forms tile. (Contact us at (602) 493-2600 or dual.enrollment@paradisevalley.edu for assistance.) Click the High School Dual Enrollment tile to access the following form:

ID Authentication Form - Upload your identification documents (only required for first-time Dual Enrollment students).
Under-18 & FERPA Release Form - If you're under 18 and a first-time Dual Enrollment student, you must have your parent or legal guardian's approval to complete this form.
Dual Enrollment Class Form - You must complete this form to register for classes. First-time and returning students must complete this form (available July 2025). Form takes 10-20 minutes to complete and cannot be saved, so plan accordingly.
1. Upload any supporting documentation or complete the required EdReady placement or Accuplacer test (if applicable).
2. Review the high school college course list to determine if classes have prerequisites.
Check the Course Placement chart to confirm what your classes require. Some courses require placement documentation. Be sure to:
1. Upload your unofficial high school transcript (for 11th and 12th graders).
2. Submit SAT, ACT, or official AP score reports if applicable.
3. Complete the EdReady to Accuplacer placement test if required.
After submitting this form, you will be registered for your courses as long as you have met the prerequisites.

Step 4: Pay Tuition & Fees

Once you have registered for your dual enrollment classes, you can pay your tuition and fees online or set up a payment plan.

Pay online, over the phone, or in person at PVCC's Student Business Services office in the KSC Building.

Online through your Student Center.
- Click the Financial Account tile, then Make a Payment, and select View Payment Options.
By phone at (602) 787-7862. (College Student ID number required. Parents will be required to provide FERPA PIN #; click here if you are not sure of your FERPA PIN).

Fall '25 payment deadline: September 28th, 2025

It is the responsibility of the student to drop or notify the Dual Enrollment office if they decide to withdraw from a dual class by the fall refund deadline.

Need help paying for your dual class(es)?

Tuition assistance is available from the Maricopa Tuition Assistance Grant for those who qualify. You can apply for the Maricopa Grant to help with tuition costs. Maricopa Grant Deadline: September 22nd, 2025

Questions? Contact us at (602) 493-2600 or email us at dual.enrollment@paradisevalley.edu.

If you have taken Dual Enrollment classes before, you are already in the system and have an established MEID. If the previous dual class was not taken with Paradise Valley Community College, then you need to log in to the Admissions application to add PVCC to your existing student account.

Before you begin, make sure to have the following documents ready and tasks completed:

Course Placement Documents (if required) -- Some courses require one or more placement documents/assessments such as:
- Unofficial high school transcript (11th and 12th grade only)
- SAT, ACT, or AP score reports
- EdReady or Accuplacer test results
Check the Dual Enrollment Course Placement chart to see what your classes require.
Review the list of college courses offered at your high school and the class prerequisites. Take note of the following: High School, Term, Subject Area, Catalog #, Class # (example: North Canyon, Fall 25, ENG, 101, 12345)

Step 1: Complete the Dual Enrollment Form