DEAL Program

Dual Enrollment Accelerated Learning (DEAL) Program

The Dual Enrollment Accelerated Learning (DEAL) Program allows eligible high school students to enroll in college courses at Guam Community College (GCC) while completing their high school studies. Through the DEAL Program, students can earn both high school and college credit simultaneously, helping them get a head start on their college education.

GCC has DEAL agreements with Guam's six public high schools through the Guam Department of Education (GDOE), as well as Father Duenas Memorial School, Notre Dame High School, Guam Adventist Academy, Guahan Academy Charter School, and the Home School Association of Guam.

Getting Started

Students interested in participating in the DEAL Program should first meet with their high school counselor to discuss eligibility and course options. After obtaining approval from a parent/guardian, counselor, and principal, students should schedule a meeting with Dr. Christine B. Sison, Associate Dean of Technology & Student Services, to submit a DEAL application and review GCC admission and registration requirements.

DEAL Application Form

Contact Information

• Dr. Christine B. Sison
• Email: christine.sison@guamcc.edu
• Phone: (671) 735-5589 ext. 0205

Registration and Enrollment

Students accepted into the DEAL Program must complete the GCC admissions process and work with Dr. Sison or a GCC counselor to schedule placement testing, if required, and register for courses.

Registration for fall, spring, and summer terms may begin two to three months before the start of each semester. Because college-level English and mathematics courses often fill quickly, students are encouraged to register as early as possible.

Costs and Responsibilities

Students and their parent(s)/guardian(s) are responsible for:

• Tuition and fees
• Required textbooks and course materials
• Meeting all GCC admissions and registration requirements

Benefits of DEAL

Most DEAL students take courses after school, during the summer, or at other times that fit their high school schedules. Upon successful completion of a DEAL course, students earn:

• High school credit toward graduation requirements
• College credit that may apply toward a GCC degree or certificate
• An opportunity to accelerate their postsecondary education

In addition, several DEAL courses—including EN110, MA110, MA161A, and MA161B—are transferable to the University of Guam and may also transfer to many colleges and universities in Hawai‘i and the continental United States.

The DEAL Program not only helps students meet high school graduation requirements but also provides a valuable opportunity to begin earning college credits early, reducing the time and cost required to complete a postsecondary degree.

DEAL Program Credit Courses