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College Access and Readiness for Everyone (CARE) Program

We are taking all students from: eligble - /> READY -> SUCCESSFUL

The CARE Program is an undergraduate program that allows pre-college DC students to experience success in college by earning college credits, at no cost. Students enrolled in the CARE Program prepare for college by experiencing it firsthand and receive an array of support services to make a smooth transition to college.

Benefits:

  • Earn credits toward college graduation
  • Collaborate with college peers and faculty
  • Plan for college and career
  • Access all UDC student resources and CARE Program transition resources (i.e. college advisors, peer tutors, student gathering opportunities)

Eligibility:

  • Must be enrolled in a DC public or DC public charter school that partners with the UDC-CC CARE Program
  • Must be enrolled in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade OR enrolled in a GED program at a participating partner school
  • Homeschooled students are currently not eligible to participate in the CARE program

Students may apply to the UDC CARE Program during the Fall, Spring or Summer semester. Applicants must follow the instructions below.


HOW TO APPLY

Complete the following requirements below by the deadline to participate in the dual enrollment program.

STEP 1:  Complete the online UDC-CC CARE application.

  1. Visit QuickBase to complete part one of the DC Dual Enrollment Program application;
    1. Need help completing the application? See the application guide here.
  2. After completing part one, students can choose to a) click the “save & close” button and finish the application later OR b) immediately complete part two of the application and check the “Submit” box at the bottom of the application and click the “save & close” button;
  3. Students should review part two of the application to ensure all required materials listed below, are successfully uploaded.
    1. Student transcript
    2. Student GED Ready scores, OR
    3. SAT or ACT scores (if applicable);
    4. Personal statement/essay;
    5. Teacher Recommendation Form;
    6. Counselor or Principal Recommendation Form; and
    7. Sign Release of Information Form.
  4. After completing part one and uploading all required documents to part two of the application, please check the “Submit” box and click the “Save & close” button. All applications will be forwarded to the OSSE Dual Enrollment Consortium Program Manager.
  5. Students must reapply to the DC Dual Enrollment Program each academic school year.

Once Accepted Into The CARE Program

Students who applied for the Fall 2023 session will be notified of their admission decision by Monday, May 17th.

Once students receive their acceptance into the CARE program, there are onboarding steps students must complete to enroll at the university and be registered for a class. A UDC CARE advisor will guide them through the following steps to complete their enrollment process:

Step 1: Complete the UDC college application as a non-degree seeking student.

Step 2: Complete and submit the enrollment packet.

Step 3: Attend orientation.

Step 4: Upload your immunization record.

CARE Program Course Selection

CARE Program participants can take college classes and earn college credit through UDC’s Community College campus located at 5171 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017 (near the Fort Totten Metro station).

Students accepted into the CARE Program will have the opportunity to meet with a CARE Program advisor. During this meeting, the student, parent/guardian if desired, and the CARE advisor will discuss course options, including what course sections are available on what days and times. Course availability and times and days vary by semester. Class options can include:

Foundations of Writing I and II
Intermediate Algebra
Foundation Quantitative Reasoning
Discovery Quantitative Reasoning
Biological Science I and II
Fundamentals of Chemistry
Integrated Science
Foundations of Oral Communication
Introduction to Logic
Foundation of Ethics & Value
Business
Criminology
Architecture
Fashion Merchandising
Computer Science/IT
Social Sciences
Beginning Spanish
Beginning French
Economics and Personal Finance and more!

PARTNERS

The following schools partner with the UDC-CC CARE Program for dual enrollment:

  • District of Columbia Public Schools (includes all DCPS public high schools, alternative schools, and STAY programs)
  • The following District of Columbia Public Charter Schools (DCPCS)
    • Academy of Hope PCS
    • Carlos Rosario International PCS
    • Capital City PCS Upper School
    • Cesar Chavez PCS
    • Friendship PCS (Collegiate Academy and Tech Prep)
    • IDEA PCS
    • LAYC Career Academy PCS
    • LAYC The Next Step PCS
    • LAYC YouthBuild PCS
    • KIPP PCS
    • EL Haynes PCS
    • Maya Angelou PCS
    • National Collegiate Prep PCS
    • Paul PCS
    • Somerset Prep Academy PCS
    • Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS
    • Washington Leadership Academy PCS
    • Washington Latin PCS

QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!

To learn more about the CARE Dual Enrollment Program email:

CARE Program staff at care@udc.edu