Dual Credit

Please refer to the emailed letter that was provided that includes your username and password information. Check out the “How Do I” section for answers to most of your questions.

• Your instructor can help answer questions related to the course you are taking.
• MyPortal 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 frustrations.  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 qualel@lakeareatech.edu or (605) 882-5284 ext. 220. 

You will have until Day 10 (Day 5 in the summer) to drop a class with a full refund. After that time, you will be required to pay for the entire course. It will be difficult to add a course after the first few days of classes.  Make sure to only take the number of credits you know you will be successful.

Dropping a Course
If you would like to drop a course, please communicate with your school official for approval. You must contact Lee Quale at qualel@lakeareatech.edu with the course that you would like to drop. I will use the email as documentation. 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 fill out exemption form found on the dual credit website.

Please log into MyPortal and double check that the courses you are registered are correct.  Go to Student-> My Classes-> view details.  About a week before classes start, you will be able to see your tuition bill under the “Tuition” tab.  All you are required to pay is $78.48 per credit (a 3 credit class will cost $235.44).  You have 20 days in fall and spring and 10 days in the summerto 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. 

You can access your financial information (student account statement/ tuition bill) through your Lake Area Tech Student Portal by clicking the Tuition tab at the top of the page.

Please note that account statements are not mailed prior to the start of the semester.

How to Submit Your Payment
*If you are using a debit card, you may need to contact your bank to increase your daily spending limit for 24 hours.

• Online at https://my.lakeareatech.edu/ICS/Student/My_Finances.jnz
• By phone with a debit/credit card (605.882.5284 ext. 298) 
• In person in the Campus Accounts/Business Office
• By mailing a check to:
  • LATC, Attn: Campus Accounts, PO Box 730, Watertown, SD 57201 
  • Checks may take up to 14 business days to clear or display as a payment on your student portal
  • Please include the sudent’s ID# or name on the check

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.  Instructors contact information is available on on our staff page.

Tuition and Fees: The 2025-26 cost is $78.48 per credit hour as approved by the Dept. of Ed.  Courses must meet the guidelines of the DOE and the high school agreement.  This amount does not include parking or Rec Center fees. Dual Status students are not allowed to use the Rec Center or park on LATC’s campus due to limited space.

All textbook prices, costs per course and course times are subject to change. 

Payment:  Students are responsible for full tuition payment within the first month of school.      

Financial Aid:  A high school student concurrently enrolled in technical school courses is not eligible for federal financial aid.

Student Handbook:  Please ensure you read and understand the LATC student handbook.  This can be found online here. This is your responsibility.

Transcript:  You will receive a grade for the course on your LATC transcript and these grades will count towards your GPA. You can request a transcript from LATC by requesting a transcript here. An unofficial transcript is available on your student portal.  

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 MYPORTAL site.  Some course may use programs such as Cengage or MyLab books for daily grades.

Maximum credits:  It is recommended you visit with your high school counselor to ensure graduation requirements.  Any exceptions must be approved by the High School.

Textbooks:  Books may be purchased through the LATC 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 LATC website.  Contact Stax Bookstore at 605-882-5284 Ext. 242 for April, 269 for Andrea, 336 for Jason.

Withdraw pass (WP):  You will have until Midterm of the semester to drop the 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 LATC 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 LATC calendar. 

Attendance:  LATC 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.

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