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How Do I Begin?

  1. Discuss the Program and its Commitments with a Parent/Guardian

    • Reliable transportation to and from SVCC for duration of on campus courses
    • Attendance and participation is expected
    • College credit will be earned, including the possibility of a W on the student's college transcript
    • Payment responsibility-these courses generate a bill that must be paid according to the SVCC payment deadlines. Failure to do so will result in a records hold

  2. Discuss the Program with your High School Guidance Counselor

    • Discuss program and course requirements
    • Decide if courses will be taken at the high school, SVCC or online through SVCC

  3. Satisfy Course Prerequisites

    • Submit a current high school transcript to the Admissions and Records office at SVCC with ACT or SAT scores if applicable
    • Complete SVCC placement exams is necessary
    • To schedule placement testing, students will need to either contact their high school counselor or the Admissions Office at 815-835-6273

  4. Fill Out Necessary Forms

    Fill out the Dual Credit Registration Form. Students must know their SVCC ID number and a parent's email to complete the form. Students can request their Sauk Student ID number either through their high school counselor or by contacting the SVCC Admissions Office at 815-835-6273

    • Once the student fills out the electronic registration form, an electronic form is then sent to the designated High School Counselor. Students who are being billed for a class by SVCC will also need to have their parent/ guardian complete the Parental Consent form. When all electronic forms are submitted, registration can be processed

    • Students taking a course at Sauk for the first time will also be required to attend either a new student orientation or a dual credit orientation. A follow up email will be sent to the student regarding orientation after their registration is complete

  5. Purchase Materials and Make Payment Arrangements

    • Payments can be arranged by visiting: svcc.edu/pay
    • Make sure all books and materials are purchased and in hand for the first day of classes
    • Students who are taking Sauk courses are automatically enrolled in the SaukReady textbook program. Additional information related to SaukReady can be found here
    • Please note: courses taught at the high school by a high school instructor are not eligible for SaukReady. Please speak with your high school regarding textbooks and materials