51ÁÔÆæ welcomed dual credit counselors from partner school districts across the region on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, for its annual Dual Symposium at the Oliveira Student Center.

The symposium serves as a vital touchpoint for counselors, offering a full day of updates, presentations, and networking opportunities. Department deans, TSC’s Dual Enrollment staff, and other college representatives led sessions focused on policy changes, program updates, and the wide range of services available to dual credit students, including tutoring and accessibility resources.

Beyond the presentations, counselors had the chance to connect directly with TSC’s Dual Enrollment Navigators, who serve as dedicated resources for dual credit students from the early college high schools they work with. The Navigators provide ongoing support throughout a student’s journey, offering guidance on enrollment procedures, advising, and program resources. They also assist students who complete their associate degree at TSC and are interested in transferring to a university, ensuring a smooth transition into the next stage of their academic careers.

By creating space for both information-sharing and relationship-building, the symposium reaffirmed TSC’s commitment to strengthening its partnerships with local schools. That commitment is already yielding measurable results: in Spring 2025, 499 dual credit students graduated through TSC, a number projected to grow even higher in Spring 2026.

The event highlighted the critical role counselors play in guiding students toward success and underscored TSC’s dedication to providing them with the tools and support needed to ensure their students thrive in the classroom and beyond.

These 7 students are the FIRST to graduate from Rio Hondo High School with their associate degree through dual enrollment with 51ÁÔÆæ.