FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Sonji Joyner
Communications Manager, Office of Communications
Prince George’s Community College
joynersr@pgcc.edu
Largo, MD (December 2, 2025) — Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) and Prince George’s Community College (PGCC), in partnership with county leaders, announced a significant expansion of the county’s tuition-free college credit initiative, Dual in the Schools. The program will expand from five to nearly 25 high schools by next school year, making it one of the region’s largest advancements in dual enrollment access.
This expansion increases equitable access to college courses, reduces financial barriers for families, and strengthens the partnership between PGCPS and PGCC. Research demonstrates that dual enrollment accelerates students’ progress toward a college degree, reduces overall college costs, increases college matriculation, and enhances the rigor of high school coursework.
“Dual in the Schools represents a transformational step forward for our students and our county,” PGCC President Falecia D. Williams, Ed.D., said. “By bringing college courses directly into our high schools, we are removing barriers and opening doors to ensure that every student has access to a head start on their college journey.”
By the 2026–27 school year, this program is slated to bring college-level courses directly into every PGCPS high school. Courses will be taught by district educators who are also credentialed PGCC professors, allowing students to earn tuition-free college credit within their own school buildings and daily schedules.
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About Prince George’s Community College
Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance, designated by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security (2022-2027), Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) provides high-quality education and training for the progressive and career-oriented residents of Prince George’s County. From new high school graduates and career seekers to more seasoned professionals and senior citizens looking to enhance their skill sets, PGCC comprises students who represent a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and goals. Serving nearly 25,000 individuals annually, the College is the first choice for higher education for residents of Prince George’s County. Collaborative partnerships, responsive degree and training programs, and a commitment to student success enable PGCC to address diverse education and workforce development demands.
For more information, visit the College’s website at www.pgcc.edu. Prince George’s Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (267-284-5000); www.msche.org/. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education.
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