Admission to the College for High School Students
Dual Enrollment
High school students have the opportunity to earn college or technical credit at PHSC by applying for admission as dual enrollment students. Students from Pasco or Hernando County public schools and students from nonpublic schools (including home schools that have certified their curriculum meets State of Florida standards) may become eligible for dual enrollment if their school has a formal articulation agreement with PHSC. High school dual enrollment means the student is enrolled in high school and simultaneously enrolls in college or specific technical credit courses, taught by PHSC, which are counted toward high school graduation. Eligible students first must gain admission to PHSC by submitting a completed Application for Admission: Dual Enrollment High School Student as well as official high school unweighted grade point average (GPA) documentation.
Early College Program
The PHSC Early College Program is designed for public school students in eleventh and twelfth grades who reside in Pasco County. Early College Program participants must prioritize courses applicable as general education core courses under s. 1007.25 for an associate degree or a baccalaureate degree.
Students must be part of Pasco County Schools' Early College Program at either Dayspring, Fivay, or Zephyrhills high schools and qualify with a 3.0 or above unweighted high school GPA. Students throughout the county may select those programs during school choice.
Students interested in participating in the PHSC Collegiate High School Program should consult their public school counselor for additional academic qualifications for participation and deadlines regarding the application process.
Early Admission
Public, and certain nonpublic (including home schools that have certified their curriculum meets State of Florida standards) high school students, may enroll at PHSC full time upon submission of a completed Application for Admission: Dual Enrollment High School Student form, official high school (unweighted) grade point average (GPA) documentation, and permission of the appropriate high school administrator. Credit earned applies toward high school graduation and college credit.