College Credit Opportunities with PHSC at CCHS
At Cypress Creek High School, we offer Dual Enrollment (DE) through Pasco-Hernando State College, giving students the opportunity to earn college credits while completing their high school diploma. This program empowers motivated students to get a head start on their postsecondary goals by taking rigorous, college‑level courses. By participating, students save time and money, build confidence in their academic abilities, and experience the expectations of college coursework in a supportive environment. Dual Enrollment at CCHS opens doors, expands options, and helps students graduate better prepared for the future.
Dual Enrollment Parent Information Session
PHSC will be hosting a virtual DE parent information session on November 5th, that will focus on the registration process for Spring 2027.
Join for a virtual dual enrollment parent information session on November 5th, from 6:00pm – 7:00pm! This event will focus on the process students need to follow in order to register for Spring DE courses. RSVP by November 3, 2026.
New DE Students
New DE Enrollment Information
If your student is new to Dual Enrollment, please follow the steps below to get started. These steps will guide students and families through the application, eligibility, and course registration process to ensure they are prepared to enroll in Dual Enrollment courses.
Step 1: Complete the PERT
- Take the PERT and earn qualifying scores in Reading, Writing, and/or Math. Qualifying SAT or ACT scores may also be accepted.
Step 2: Check Your Eligibility
- Students must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA and qualifying college placement test scores.
Step 3: Apply to PHSC
- Complete the PHSC Dual Enrollment Application. You must have qualifying test scores before applying.
Step 4: Meet With Your School Counselor
- Meet with your School Counselor to select courses and complete your Dual Enrollment Course Request Planning Worksheet.
Step 5: Submit Your Course Requests
Continuing in the spring 2027 term, students will self-register for Pasco eSchool courses following the directions linked below. Registration will open following the grade level windows as outlined in the Spring 2027 Dual Enrollment Online Registration.
- Self Register for your Pasco eSchool DE Courses. Click here to view self-registration directions.
- Complete the PHSC Dual Enrollment Online Request Form (Dynamic Form).
Returning DE Students
Returning DE Enrollment Information
If your student has previously participated in Dual Enrollment, please follow the steps below to continue taking courses. These steps will guide returning students and families through the course request and registration process to ensure they are ready for the upcoming semester.
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
- Students must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA and qualifying college placement test scores.
Step 2: Meet With Your School Counselor
- Meet with your School Counselor to select courses and complete your Dual Enrollment Course Request Planning Worksheet.
Step 3: Submit Your Course Requests
Continuing in the spring 2027 term, students will self-register for Pasco eSchool courses following the directions linked below. Registration will open following the grade level windows as outlined in the Spring 2027 Dual Enrollment Online Registration.
- Self Register for your Pasco eSchool DE Courses. Click here to view self-registration directions.
- Complete the PHSC Dual Enrollment Online Request Form (Dynamic Form).
Dual Enrollment Information
All CCHS students must adhere to all deadlines to participate in Dual Enrollment. CCHS may have deadlines that are earlier than PHSC.
PHSC will be hosting a virtual DE parent information session on November 5th, that will focus on the registration process for Spring 2027. Join for a virtual dual enrollment parent information session on November 5th, from 6:00pm – 7:00pm! This event will focus on the process students need to follow in order to register for Spring DE courses. RSVP by November 3rd by completing this form.
Spring Registration Worksheet
The Spring 2027 Dual Enrollment Online Registration.docx is now available and linked on our district DE webpage. Please share the dates and deadlines as well as the worksheet with all your eligible students as well as their parents.
- New DE students must complete an online application at https://apply.phsc.edu/apply/
· The deadline for dual enrollment applications is December 1, 2026. Students who apply after this deadline will not be permitted to enroll in courses until the following semester. New students must meet with their high school counselor to discuss requirements for eligible test scores, and expectations of scheduling for semester 2 prior to applying.
· Returning PHSC DE students do not need to complete another application.
Pasco eSchool DE Classes Registration
Continuing in the spring 2027 term, students will self-register for Pasco eSchool courses following the directions linked below. Registration will open following the grade level windows as outlined in the Spring 2027 Dual Enrollment Online Registration.docx.
Please review the important notes below.
- Students will self-register for Pasco eSchool DE courses using these directions: Dual Enrollment Self-Registration for Pasco E-School_Written Tutorial.docx
- Students MUST still have a DE application on file AND a completed/approved Dynamic form for the course(s) they select (open now!)
- Dual Enrollment Pick Up: All textbooks must be returned prior to the start of a new semester.
- See the Pasco County Schools DE page for current textbook return information.
PHSC Testing Services will administer virtual proctoring of common placement tests. Students may schedule an exam at https://testing.phsc.edu/schedule-exam/exam. Click here for FAQs.
PHSC has virtual drop-in advising available. As your dual enrollment students are registering for classes if they have questions or difficulties it would be most efficient if they used the virtual advising system. If the advisor working with the student’s needs they can always reach out to the academic advisor assigned to the student’s high school.
Students will access the system from a link at the top of the PHSC home page. Please see below: “Virtual Drop-In Advising Appointment”. The student will see this PHSC Virtual Walk-In Advising Slide once they’ve logged in using the Zoom link (on the right-hand side of the page they are taken to).
Classes can only be added up until the first class meets and must be dropped only during the period listed on the PHSC website. Adding and dropping courses, other than courses taken at the high school, is done through BANNER.
