Consistent with the mission of the Department of Higher Education, Cape Cod Community College works closely with area high schools. Qualified high school students can earn both high school and college credits through the Dual Enrollment Program, authorized in the Education Reform Act of 1993. Eligible students will be in either their junior or senior year, or be at least 16 years of age, have a GPA of 2.5 or better, and be recommended by their teacher, guidance counselor or principal. On a case-by-case basis, students with a 2.0–2.5 grade average, who are recommended by a school representative, and who demonstrate the ability to do college-level coursework by scores received on the Computerized Placement Test administered at the College can be approved to enter the program.