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
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Are automatically eligible |
11th or 12th graders with a minimum cumulative GPA between 2.5-2.99
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Must be recommended by their Principal or Counselor |
10th graders with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
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Must be recommended by their Principal and Counselor |
9th graders with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
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Must have a minimum ACT composite score of 28 (90th percentile) and be recommended
by their Principal and Counselor
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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.
- Go to ucmo.dualenroll.com to start the application process by creating an account. Pick the username and password
of your choice.
- While in DualEnroll,
- Complete the new student registration form
- Use the course finder to shop for available courses
- Select the course section you want and click 'register'. Repeat this step for each
course you'd like to add.
- Log out when done.
- 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.
- 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
- Go to ucmo.dualenroll.com and log in with your existing DualEnroll account.
- While in DualEnroll,
- Review your account information and update as needed.
- Use the course finder to shop for available courses
- Select the course section you want and click 'register'. Repeat this step for each
course you'd like to add.
- Log out when done.
- 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.
- 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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