If you completed a college course while in high school, use the instructions below to determine where and how to record the course in STARS.
If the Course Appears on Your High School Transcript
- Enter the course under the high school where it is listed.
- Select Dual Enrollment as the Course Level.
- After selecting Dual Enrollment, enter the college or university name where the course was taken.
- There are also options to select Dual Credit (SDC), College in HS, or College Credit Plus.
If the Course Is Not on Your High School Transcript
- Log into the main STARS website and go to the Enter High Schools page.
- Add the college or university where you took the course.
- Enter the course under that college, not your high school.
- This applies to courses taken independently of your high school curriculum.
For Homeschool Applicants
- Enter college courses under your home school.
- Select Dual Enrollment for the Course Level.
For Early College Students
- Enter early college courses under your high school.
- Select the appropriate course level (e.g., Early College Experience-ECE).
For Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Courses
- Enter PLTW courses under your high school.
- Select Dual Enrollment for the Course Level.
Helpful Tip
Tip: Only enter college courses taken before graduating high school. Use your transcript to determine the appropriate school to list.