Dual Credit

The Dual Credit Program allows high school students to enroll in college courses in postsecondary institutions (universities, colleges, and community colleges) prior to high school graduation, giving them enrichment opportunities and first-hand experiences with the requirements of college-level work. Dual credit students receive both high school and college credit simultaneously. Tuition and standard fees are waived by NMHU for students participating in this program.

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Dual credit:

1. increases opportunities for high school students, and
2. improves the overall quality of instruction and learning available through secondary schools.       
   

Enrollment form  (PDF)

To qualify for this special program, students must:

• Have high school junior or senior status*;
• Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 as a junior or at least a 2.0 as a senior;
• Complete or provide the following forms:

1. NMHU Dual Credit Enrollment / FERPA Release Form (required every semester)
2. NMHU Application for Undergraduate Admission
3. Official Academic transcript
4. ACT, SAT or COMPASS scores. If unavailable, contact the Coordinator of Testing Services at 454-3252 or 454-3188 to take the COMPASS Test.

Students who have previously attended need only to provide the completed Dual Credit Enrollment Form.
*Under exceptional circumstances, sophomores and freshmen may also apply with a letter of recommendation from their high school counselor and/or parents explaining the situation. These situations must receive approval of the NMHU vice president of academic affairs or a designated representative. The decision may be appealed by contacting the Admissions Office.

Steps to enroll in the Dual Credit Program:

1. Read the class schedule and choose a course(s)** you would like to take (up to 2 classes with a maximum of 8 credits per semester). Enter your course selections on the Dual Credit Enrollment Form
2. Discuss your course selection with your school counselor and obtain his or her signature on the Enrollment Form.
3. Review your transcript, test scores and course selection with the dual credit coordinator (Sininger Hall #114; 454-3281) and obtain his or her signature on the Enrollment Form.
4. Discuss your course selection, transportation, textbook, and tuition responsibilities with your parents and have them sign the Dual Credit Enrollment form.
5. Complete NMHU Application for Undergraduate Admission.
6. Take completed Dual Credit Enrollment Form, your official high school transcript, and the NMHU Application to the NMHU Admissions office.
7. Submit completed forms to an admissions advisor and finish the registration process as instructed.  ^{**Remedial and Developmental Courses, i.e. Math 100 or Engl 100 are not permissible under this program}
   

Parent and Student Roles & Responsibilities

• Students will be subject to all the requirements, policies, practices and procedures governing NMHU students,
• including student conduct, attendance and grading standards.
• A Compass Placement Exam will be used to help assess course readiness if an ACT or SAT is unavailable.
• Parents/students are responsible for a one-time matriculation fee of $5 as well as special course fees, textbooks and transportation.
• Students may take up to two classes (with a maximum or 8 credit hours) per term in the dual credit program.

^{YOU WILL RECEIVE A STATEMENT (AND POSSIBLY TWO) AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEMESTER THAT REFLECTS THE ENTIRE AMOUNT OF TUITION. PLEASE DISREGARD THIS STATEMENT. YOUR ACCOUNT WILL BE ADJUSTED AFTER THE ADD/DROP PERIOD (APPROX. TWO WEEKS AFTER CLASSES BEGIN).}

Additional Information:

• Grades may be checked on the NMHU secure Web site. Midterm and final grades will be submitted to your high school.
• Inquiries regarding transcripts should be directed to the NMHU Registrar’s Office.
• All records will be maintained as part of the student’s permanent file at the NMHU Office of the Registrar.
• Students not receiving a “C” or better in their dual credit course will not be eligible for the program the following semester. If they meet the enrollment criteria, they may reapply the following semester.
• Students enrolled in the dual credit program are considered “non-degree seeking” students, and are not eligible for financial aid.
  

Enrollment form here (PDF)

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