Dual Credit

• Your instructor can help answer questions related to the course you are taking.
• My Portal questions –  882-5284 ext 275 or 344
• Password reset and Information Technology Department- 882-5284 ext 280
• If you feel overwhelmed with the demands of coursework, visit with your instructor. If there are still problems, contact Lee Quale 882-5284 ext 220.
• Free tutoring is offered and can be found on MyPortal and Mindtap.
• Free counseling is offered.

Please read and review the syllabus for the course located on MyPortal. This is designed to answer many of your questions and to avoid frustration. This will also give other important information such as instructor contact information, office hours, due dates and other expectations. Assignments will have detailed instructions of what is expected, so please follow this closely. If you are still having issues, please contact the instructor. They are the first point of contact because they know exactly what is expected. They may be in class when you try to contact them so be patient and they will respond to your questions ASAP. If you are still having trouble, feel free to contact Lee Quale at Lee.Quale@lakeareatech.edu or (605) 882-5284 ext. 220. 

Adding/Dropping class
You will have 10 days (five days in the summer) into the semester to drop a class with a full refund and not be reported to the Department of Education. If you are enrolled after day 10 (day five in the summer), you are responsible to pay for the course.  It will be difficult to add a course after classes begin, however you may speak with Lee Quale regarding adding or dropping a class. If you would like to drop a course, please communicate with your school official and send an email to Lee with the course that you would like to drop. No form needed.
Please Note:  Per SB 142, Students who receive a ‘W’, ‘WF’ or ‘F’ in a Dual Enrollment course lose eligibility for the SD Dual Enrollment Program. To appeal a Loss of Eligibility please contact Lee Quale or complete the Dual Credit Eligibility Exemption Form (W/F Grades)

About a week before classes start, you will be able to see your tuition bill under My Finances.  All you are required to pay is $50.84 per credit (a 3-credit class will cost $152.52).  You have a month to pay this bill.  You will not be able to pay for the class until classes start.  Once you have made payment, your account will reflect a zero balance.

Directions will be posted on your portal and you will receive regular email and text reminders.

You may pay with a debit or credit card online from https://my.lakeareatech.edu/ICS/Student/My_Finances.jnz.  You may also call Krystal at 605 882-5284 Ext. 298 for Student Accounts.  If paying by check, please make sure your name is on the check so we know who to apply the credit to.  Make check out to Lake Area Technical College and mail to:

Lake Area Technical College
Attn: Student Accounts
1201 Arrow Avenue
PO Box 730
Watertown, SD  57201

Orientation:  Students are encouraged to visit with their instructor prior to class starting. Instructor information can be found on your course schedule from the Student Portal. Feel free to schedule an appointment at any time if you have questions.

Tuition and Fees: The cost is $50.84 per credit hour as approved by the Department of Education. Courses must meet the guidelines of the DOE and the high school agreement. This amount does not include parking or Rec Center fees. Dual Credit students are not allowed to use the Rec Center or park on Lake Area Tech’s campus due to limited space.

Student Handbook: Please ensure you read and understand the Lake Area Tech student handbook.  This can be found on MyPortal or on our website at https://www.lakeareatech.edu/campus/campus-life/student-handbook/.This is your responsibility.

Grades and Attendance: Students are responsible to provide grade and attendance information to the High School. You can find daily grades/attendance on your Portal and final grades on the MY PORTAL site.  Some course may use programs such as Cengage or MyLab books for daily grades.

Attendance: Lake Area Tech has a very strict attendance policy.  You are allowed 6 hours absence in a 3 credit class. Online students must participate regularly and complete assignments by established deadlines or risk being dropped. Students who are involved in certain extra-curricular activities and must be gone during school time are discouraged from enrolling on campus.

Textbooks: Books may be purchased through the Lake Area Tech Stax Bookstore and are a separate charge. The necessary textbook information can be found on your student portal once you are registered about a month prior to the start of the semester. Books can also be ordered online through the bookstore or through the Lake Area Tech website. Contact Stax Bookstore at 882-5284 Ext. 242, 269, or 336. All textbook prices, costs per course and course times are subject to change.

Withdraw Pass (WP): You will have until Midterm of the semester to drop a class with a Withdraw Passing grade.  This does not affect your GPA but you will still be responsible to pay for the course. You must contact Lee Quale and your high school to drop a course. Your high school and DOE will be notified.  Withdrawal from a course will affect your ability to take future dual credit classes based on legislation.

Withdraw Fail (WF):  After midterm, if you drop a class, you will receive a WF.  This will affect your GPA the same as an F and will be recorded as a 0 on the 4.0 GPA. You must contact Lee Quale to drop a course. Your high school and DOE will be notified. Withdrawal from a course will affect your ability to take future dual credit classes based on legislation.

Calendar: Students will be required to follow the Lake Area Tech calendar.  Class start times may be different from your high school and you will want to visit with the instructors regularly to keep up with assignments and testing if you are not able to attend.  Vacation days and snow days may also be different but you will be required to follow the Lake Area Tech calendar. The calendar is posted on your portal and lakeareatech.edu

Conduct: You will be expected to conduct yourself according to the high standards set by Lake Area Tech.  Violations may result in being dropped from Lake Area Tech.