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Dual Credit in High School

What is Dual Credit?

Dual credit is a program designed for high school students who are ready for the challenge of college academics.  The program enables high-performing students to simultaneously earn high school credit and college credit for coursework completed in the high school classroom.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What are the benefits?

There are multiple benefits in taking college credits in high school:

  • Career Exploration Advantage. High school students who take college credits can explore subjects not typically offered in their high school curriculum. They can delve into areas of interest, pursue advanced topics, or even get a head start on their intended college major. This exposure can help them make more informed decisions about their future educational and career paths.
  • College Readiness and Smoother Transition. Experience college-level coursework and expectations of higher education. Interact with college professors, develop stronger academic skills including critical thinking, time management, and research skills to build confidence and better prepare you for academic success. 
  • Time Savings. Get a head start and finish your college degree faster by earning high school and college credits at the same time. You may be able to skip introductory courses, have flexibility in your schedule for more desirable courses or for work or play.
  • College Application Advantage. Demonstrating a successful track record of taking college-level courses in high school can enhance your college application by showcasing your academic initiative, commitment, and ability to handle college-level material; thus, potentially making you a more competitive candidate for admission to selective colleges and universities.
  • Scholarship Eligibility. Incoming freshmen who have taken at least one UCM college course during high school automatically qualify for a $1000 scholarship ($500 per semester and renewable for up to six semesters) if meeting all eligibility criteria.
  • Cost Savings. College credits earned in high school reduce the overall cost of a college degree. By completing courses early, students may be able to graduate sooner thus saving on tuition, fees, textbooks, and living expenses. Courses have a reduced tuition rate that can save you about two thirds of the cost and, when combined with other discounts available like this tuition-free opportunity from MDHEWD, you could save  thousands of dollars over the course of your college education.

Cost comparison for 1 year of college(based on 30 credit hours)

Cost comparison for 1 year of college (based on 30 credit hours)

Dual Credit in High School

Tuition ($99 per credit hour) $2,970
Admission Fee   Waived!
Books (provided by HS)         $0
General Fees Waived!
TOTAL $2,970

UCM Undergraduate

Tuition ( $277.50 in-state per hour) $8,325
Admission Fee $30
Books ~$1,250
General Fees ($47 per credit hour) $1,410
TOTAL ~$11,015

Dual credit you can save you approximately 74% of the cost!

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Am I eligible?

To enroll in any UCM dual credit, or dual enrollment course, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

 

11th or 12th graders with a min. 3.0 cumulative GPA ⇒   Are automatically eligible
11th or 12th graders with a minimum cumulative GPA between 2.5-2.99  ⇒   Must be recommended by their Principal or Counselor
10th graders with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA ⇒   Must be recommended by their Principal and Counselor
9th graders with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA ⇒   Must have a minimum ACT composite score of 28 (90th percentile) and be recommended by their Principal and Counselor

 

Students must meet eligibility criteria, and course placement if applicable, at the time of enrollment.

 

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How do I register?

Steps to register in dual credit or dual enrollment courses

New students:

PDF instructions or video tutorial on creating a DualEnroll account  and registering for courses.

  1. Go to ucmo.dualenroll.com to start the application process by creating an account. Pick the username and password of your choice.
    1. While in DualEnroll,
      1. Complete the new student registration form
      2. Use the course finder to shop for available courses
      3. Select the course section you want and click 'register'. Repeat this step for each course you'd like to add.
      4. Log out when done.
  2. At this point, your registration request is pending verification and approval. UCM will email, or text you, when your registration is complete or if there's an issue.
  3. Log back into your DualEnroll account anytime to make changes and to check on the status of your course registration(s).

Do not create a new DualEnroll account if you created an account in a past semester or with another college of university

 

Returning students:

Video tutorial on registering for courses

  1. Go to ucmo.dualenroll.com and log in with your existing DualEnroll account.  
    1. While in DualEnroll,
      1. Review your account information and update as needed. 
      2. Use the course finder to shop for available courses
      3. Select the course section you want and click 'register'. Repeat this step for each course you'd like to add.
      4. Log out when done.
  2. At this point, your registration request is pending verification and approval. UCM will email, or text, you when your registration is complete or if there's an issue.
  3. Log back into your DualEnroll account anytime to make changes and to check on the status of your course registration(s). 

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What are the dual credit deadlines?

Spring 2024 Deadlines

January 28 - Course registration requests and parent/guardian consent due in DualEnroll

March 10  - Last day to drop college courses with no course record or tuition penalty 

April 7 - Last day to withdraw from college courses with a grade of "W" (full tuition penalty will apply)

 

Fall 2024 Deadlines

September 8 - Course registration requests and parent/guardian consent due in DualEnroll

October 13 - Last day to drop college courses with no course record or tuition penalty 

November 10 - Last day to withdraw from college courses with a grade of "W" (full tuition penalty will apply)

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How much does it cost and how do I pay my bill?

Once enrolled, students can access billing statement any time through MyCentral's payment center. Please be aware that your DualEnroll login is not associated with MyCentral. See login instructions below for more details.

Paper billing statements will be mailed to home addresses but only twice per semester as follows:

  • Fall registrants receive paper bills in September and November (due on the 15th day of the following month)
  • Spring registrants receive paper bills in February and April (due on the 15th of the following month)

Starting in Fall 2023 the dual credit and dual enrollment tuition rate will be $99 per credit hour. Tuition may be paid in installments, at a suggested rate of 25% of your total balance, each month. Tuition must be paid in full by the end of the semester to avoid late fees and further consequences.

Parents must be authorized by their student for access to UCM's payment center. Follow these instructions to authorize additional users.

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How do I access MyCentral, Blackboard and UCM Email?

UCM uses single sign on (SSO) to access websites and applications.

Login credentials (Username and Student ID) are sent by TSC@ucmo.edu upon admission to the student's personal email on record.

Account help and additional information here.

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What class modalities are available?

UCM's dual credit program has ample variety in course modalities available to students, including:

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Will I receive a student ID?

There are a few things to know about dropping a college course:

  • Dropping the course at the high school, or rearranging your high school schedule, does not automatically drop your UCM enrollment.
  • To officially drop a dual credit course, you must do so in ucmo.dualenroll.com these deadlines.
  • Dropping by the penalty-free deadline guarantees no record of the course on your permanent academic record.
  • Dropping after the penalty-free deadline means you will receive a grade of "W" (withdrawal) on your transcript. A "W" grade has no impact on your college GPA but may affect your financial aid eligibility after high school.

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How do I drop a course during the semester?

There are a few things to know about dropping a college course:

  • Dropping the course at the high school, or rearranging your high school schedule, does not automatically drop your UCM enrollment.
  • To officially drop a dual credit course, you must do so in ucmo.dualenroll.com these deadlines.
  • Dropping by the penalty-free deadline guarantees no record of the course on your permanent academic record.
  • Dropping after the penalty-free deadline means you will receive a grade of "W" (withdrawal) on your transcript. A "W" grade has no impact on your college GPA but may affect your financial aid eligibility after high school.

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How do I add or drop a course after the deadline?

Dual credit courses cannot be added or dropped outside of these deadlines these deadlines; however, in special cases a drop appeal may be reviewed and granted. If you missed the deadline due to extenuating circumstances submit a petition to drop with a refund after the deadline

Appeal requests are reviewed by a committee. Appeals without all requested documentation will be denied. The applicant will be notified via email of the decision and any required action for the appeal. 

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Will I receive a UCM grade report?

UCM does not send grade reports to parents or students. Students can access final grades posted in MyCentral.

Final grades are generally available the Tuesday after finals week.

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What happens to my credits if I go to another university?

Your UCM credits can be transferred to other institutions through an official transcript request or via MyCentral. Transcripts requests may also be submitted to the registrar's office in person, by mail, email or fax.

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Will my credits transfer to any institution?

Missouri Senate Bill 997 established the seamless transferability of core college credits between all public four and two-year institutions in the state. This core transfer curriculum is known as CORE42 and it has been in place since 2018. See the CORE42 list here.

The completion of the CORE 42 at any public institution of higher education will transfer to every other public institution of higher education in the state and substitute for the receiving institution’s general education requirement. Individual courses that comprise the CORE 42 are guaranteed to transfer one-to-one among all public colleges and universities.

If transferring credits to other states, credits may or may not satisfy individual program requirements as this is dependent upon the course, major area of study, and/or specific institution requirements. See course transfer equivalencies here.

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Will my enrollment in dual credit affect my college scholarship eligibility or financial aid?

At UCM, high school graduates enrolling immediately after graduation and carrying dual credits are classified as incoming freshmen, instead of transfer students. Therefore, you will retain your full scholarship eligibility and see no negative impact on your financial aid.

Dual credit may in fact help your scholarship applications by establishing a college GPA before high school graduation.  This gives you definite advantage come application time over students without college credits. Just be sure to maintain good grades!

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Why did UCM Student Financial Services (SFS) contact me for my social security number?

Each tax year, the SFS office prepares a tax document, known as a 1098-T, for students that have made payments toward eligible billed charges, such as tuition. The IRS requires a valid mailing address and student social security number for 1098-T form submissions. See SFS FAQs to learn more about the 1098-T.

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Contact Us

WOOD 136 Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 543-4876
dualcredit@ucmo.edu

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