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Dual Enrollment

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Two medical students practicing with blood pressure cuff
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Orange Technical College
Dual Enrollment

 

What is OTC Dual Enrollment?

Orange Technical College's Dual Enrollment program offers high school juniors and seniors a unique opportunity to earn both high school elective credits and career certifications simultaneously. Students can attend college-level technical programs during their school day while still having time for extracurricular activities and clubs after school. There is no tuition or charge for books for public school students, though materials costs, equipment, and uniform costs may apply.

With a minimum 2.0 unweighted GPA and being on track for graduation, students can explore a wide range of career pathways from healthcare and information technology to culinary arts and automotive technology. Participating students will graduate from their home high school and remain eligible to participate in all extracurricular activities, including graduation ceremonies.

Eligibility Requirements

To participate in Orange Technical College's Dual Enrollment program, students must meet specific eligibility criteria. The following requirements ensure students are prepared for college-level technical coursework while completing their high school education. High school students must:

  • Be enrolled in one of our OCPS High Schools.
  • Be enrolled as an Orange County Virtual School student.
  • Be enrolled as a homeschool education student with OCPS & have an articulation agreement with Orange Technical College.
  • Private schools must have an articulation agreement with Orange Technical College.
  • Be enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade while participating in the dual enrollment program.
  • Have a minimum of a 2.0 unweighted G.P.A. and be on target for graduation.

How to Apply for OTC Dual Enrollment

Applying for Orange Technical College's Dual Enrollment program is a straightforward process that begins several months before the start of the academic year. Follow these steps to ensure your application is completed successfully and on time.

  • The OTC Dual Enrollment Application Process will open in November and close at the end of February.
  • To start the OTC Dual Enrollment Application Process, the Orange Technical College Dual Enrollment Application must be filled out and submitted.
  • OCPS high school students, to start your OTC Dual Enrollment Application Process, see your high school's CTE Career Specialist or counselor.
  • NON OCPS high school students, email orangetechdualenrollment@ocps.net.
  • Throughout the process, you will receive emails regarding each step that you will need to successfully complete the application process.
  • Spaces are limited in each program so students are encouraged to complete the application process early.
  • At the end of the OTC Dual Enrollment Application Process, all completed applications will be reviewed and the applicant will be notified (via email) of their acceptance status for their preferred program.

Dual Enrollment
2026 - 2027 Program Chart

Orange Technical College Career Certificate Programs

Programs & locations are subject to change

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Dual Enrollment 2026–2027 program availability by campus, completion hours, uniform requirements, and articulated credit.
Dual Enrollment Program Completion Hours Avalon Campus East Campus Main Campus South Campus West Campus Uniform Required Articulated Credit
3-D Animation Technology 1050 No No No Yes No No Yes
Accounting Operations 1050 No Yes No No No No Yes
Automotive Collision Technology Technician 1400 No No No Yes No Yes Yes
Master Automotive Service Technology 1 1050 No No No Yes No Yes Yes
Building Construction Technologies 1050 No No No No Yes Yes No
Computer-Aided Drawing and Modeling 1200 No No No Yes No No Yes
CNC Production Specialist 600 No No No Yes No No No
Diesel Systems Technician 1800 No No No Yes No Yes Yes
Digital Cinema Production 900 No No No Yes No No No
Digital Media/Multimedia Design 900 No Yes No Yes No No Yes
Digital Photography Technology 1050 No No No Yes No No Yes
Digital Video Technology 900 No Yes No No No No No
Electricity 1200 No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Electronic Systems Technology 900 No No No Yes No No No
Enterprise Desktop and Mobile Support Technology 1050 No Yes No Yes No No Yes
Fundamental Foodservice Skills 600 No No No Yes No Yes Yes
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration 1 750 No No No Yes Yes Yes No
Legal Administrative Specialist 1050 No Yes No No No Yes No
Lodging Operations 600 No No No Yes No Yes Yes
Machining Technologies 1500 No No No Yes No No Yes
Major Appliances and Refrigeration Technician 1200 No No No Yes No No No
Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurial Principles 600 No Yes No No No No No
Mechatronics Technology 1550 No No No Yes No No No
Medical Administrative Specialist 1050 No Yes No No No Yes Yes
Medical Assisting 900 Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes
Medical Laboratory Assisting 465 Yes No No No No Yes No
Modeling Simulation Design 1500 No No No Yes No No No
Patient Care Assistant 235 No No Yes No No Yes No
Pharmacy Technician 1050 Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes
Plumbing 1080 No No No No Yes Yes No
Practical Nursing 1350 Yes No No No No Yes No
Telecommunications and Fiber Optic Technician 460 No Yes No No No No No
Welding Technology 1050 No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes