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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
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What are the benefits?
There are multiple benefits in taking college credits in high school:
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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)
Dual Credit in High School
Tuition ($99.50/credit hour) |
$2,985 |
Books (provided by HS) |
$0 |
General Fees |
Waived! |
TOTAL |
$2,985 |
UCM Undergraduate
Tuition ($285 in-state per hour) |
$8,550 |
Books |
$1,250 |
General Fees (estimated) |
$1,410 |
TOTAL |
$11,210 |
Dual credit can save you approximately 74% of the cost!
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 | ⇒ | Automatically eligible |
| 11th or 12th graders with a minimum cumulative GPA between 2.50-2.99 | ⇒ | 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.
PDF instructions or video tutorial on creating a DualEnroll account and registering for courses
What are the dual credit deadlines?
Fall 2025 Deadlines
September 7 - Course registration requests and parent/guardian consent due in DualEnroll
October 12 - Last day to drop college courses without course record or tuition penalty
November 9 - Last day to withdraw from college courses with a grade of "W" (full tuition penalty will apply)
Spring 2026 Deadlines
January 25 - Course registration requests and parent/guardian consent due in DualEnroll
March 8 - Last day to drop college courses without course record or tuition penalty
April 5 - Last day to withdraw from college courses with a grade of "W" (full tuition penalty will apply)
Parents must be authorized by their student for access to UCM's payment center. Follow these instructions to authorize additional users.
Starting in Fall 2024 the dual credit and dual enrollment tuition rate will be $99.50 per credit hour.
How do I access MyCentral, Brightspace &
UCM email?
UCM uses single sign on (SSO) to access MyCentral, Brightspace and UCM email.
Login credentials (Username and Student ID) are sent by TSC@ucmo.edu upon admission to the student's personal email on record.
What class modalities are available to HS students?
UCM has ample variety in course modalities available to HS students, including: |
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Face-to-face classes at partner Missouri high schools. |
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Face-to-face classes on UCM campuses through dual enrollment. |
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Distance learning classes (online, hybrid, and virtual) through UCM's WeMET consortium and dual enrollment. |
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Can I get a UCM ID?
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Yes! Your UCM ID gives you an all-access pass to the ultimate campus experience. The digital Mule Card can be used at campus dining locations, the UCM Store, the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, JCK Library and more, using just your iPhone, Apple Watch, or Android phone. It also allows students admission into Mules & Jennies sporting events, as well as other programs on campus, for free. |
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Dual credit courses cannot be added or dropped outside of these deadlines; however, cases with extenuating circumstances may appeal for consideration. Submit a petition here.
Appeal requests are reviewed by a committee. Requests without supporting documentation will be denied. Requestor will be notified via email of the decision or further action required. |
Will I receive a UCM grade report?
UCM does not send grade reports to parents. Students can access final grades posted in MyCentral.Final grades are generally available the Tuesday after finals week. |
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. |
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. |
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! |
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. |
Contact Us
Ward Edwards 1400
(660) 543-4876
dualcredit@ucmo.edu
