Dual Enrollment

What is dual enrollment?

Dual enrollment allows high school students to earn college credits while still being enrolled in high school. Dual enrollment also provides students with the opportunity to build academic confidence. Any eligible student may obtain dual enrollment credit at Alabama State University. However, dual credit (students earn both high school and college credit simultaneously) is restricted to high schools that have a signed agreement with Alabama State University.

What are the admission requirements?

Juniors who apply to participate in the dual enrollment program at Alabama State University must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and have earned an 18 on the ACT, 940 on the SAT, or agree to take one of the standardized tests by the end of the semester in which they are enrolling.  The student must earn the required test score to remain in the program for the subsequent semester.

Seniors who apply to participate in the Dual Enrollment Program at Alabama State University must have a cumulative grade point average of a 3.0 and have earned an 18 on the ACT, 940 on the SAT, or agree to take one of the standardized tests by the end of the semester in which they are enrolling.  The student must earn the required test score to remain in the program for the subsequent semester.

If taking Math 136 or 137, applicants must have an ACT/SAT Mathematics sub-score of 16 or greater or SAT sub-score of 450.

If taking English 131, applicants must have an ACT/SAT English sub-score of 16 or greater or SAT sub-score of 450.

Students who have not taken the ACT/SAT are allowed to take general education courses that do not require ACT/SAT placement scores.
No remedial courses will be offered.

When may students apply?

Return the completed Dual Enrollment Application Packet with all of the required documents, no later than October 1st for spring enrollment and May 1st for summer and fall enrollment.  Students must meet the minimum dual enrollment admissions criteria and must complete an application packet that requires a letter of recommendation from the principal or guidance counselor, and parental permission. Returning students must complete the Dual Enrollment Intent to Return Form. 

It is important to begin the enrollment process early in order to be ready for the start of the college academic semester. Late applicants will not be accepted. Students who enroll in classes at ASU must adhere to the academic calendar established for on- campus enrollment. This includes the dates for adding, dropping or withdrawing from a class.

How much is each course?

Each dual enrollment course is $300. The fee must be paid within 30 days of the first day of classes. Dual enrollment fees are not eligible for tuition waivers for ASU employees.

Please refer to the Dual Enrollment Handbook for additional information.