Penn College Enrollment

The Pennsylvania College of Technology Dual Enrollment Option

Penn College NOW Program

Through an alliance with Pennsylvania College of Technology, level 3 (12th grade) students have the opportunity to take one college level course per semester while in high school providing seats are available for a class related to the technical course the student is enrolled in at Lycoming Career & Technology Center.

To be eligible for this option, students must meet:

  • Penn College Pre-Admission requirements

  • Must be recommended by Instructor, Workforce Development Coordinator, Director, High School Principal, High School Counselor, and Parent/Guardian

  • Must have transportation to and from college

  • Must be covered under parent or school insurance

  • Must have good attendance and discipline record

  • Must provide Workforce Development Coordinator with a completed level 3 application

Objectives:

  • To allow the student to broaden and further his or her education through higher education facilities

  • Provide the student with an opportunity to experience college requirements

  • Provide the student with an opportunity to acquire career awareness and goals

Benefits:

  • Earn High School credit

  • Build a college transcript and earn college credits

  • Build self-esteem

  • Get acquainted with college peers

Student Guidelines before and during college:

  • Lycoming Career & Technology Center will be responsible for the tuition cost for the completed course

  • Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks, equipment needed for course, and parking permit.

  • If student drops class before end of semester he or she is responsible for any costs incurred by Lycoming Career and Technology Center.

  • Provide the Workforce Development Coordinator, a weekly time sheet signed by the college instructor.

  • Participation in any standardized evaluations within his or her related cluster if necessary (example – Notional Occupational Competency Testing Institute NOCTI).

  • Student is responsible for transportation to and from the college class.

  • Provide a signed copy of Student Rules and Regulations Packet to the Workforce Development Coordinator, prior to the first day of classes.