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Welcome to the Â鶹ԭ´´ Dual Credit Program!Ìý

At our partnering schools, students can enroll in college-level classes that also satisfy their requirements for high school graduation. Students complete these courses at their current high school withÌýinstructorsÌýwho have been approved by NSU. This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the program.

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Get a Head Start on College

ForÌýparents, this is an excellent opportunity to give your child a jumpstart on college. Students can earn 3-40 credits depending on the number of classes offered at each school. Importantly, these classes are transferrable to any state college in Â鶹ԭ´´ and we offer them at a highly reduced tuition rate: $25 per credit.

Build Confidence and Challenge Yourself

ForÌýqualified students, this is your chance to have an authentic college experience without leaving your high school. It’s a way to build confidence, challenge yourself, and speed up your path to a college degree and a fulfilling career. Ideally, we’d like you to have such a great experience that youÌýchoose NSU to complete your bachelor’s degree. To see if you qualify, reach out to the guidance counselor at your high school.

Explore Exciting Careers

The Dual Credit Program supports ourÌýTeacher Academy Pipeline Project (TAPP), which encourages students to consider education as a college major and a career. If you are interested in learning more about how this program can help you choose teaching as a profession, pleaseÌýcontact Melanie Murray.

If you have questions about our Dual Credit Program, pleaseÌýcontact Jennifer Lamoreaux, our Director of High School Partnerships orÌýCamille Cruz, our Dual Credit Specialist.

Benefits of Dual Credit

• Exposure to college level courses in a familiar setting with familiar teachers
• An understanding of college requirements, policies and procedures
• College credits from Â鶹ԭ´´ which can easily be transferred to NSU or other higher education institutions.
• Access to Â鶹ԭ´´ student resources, such as Academic Advising, Academic Success Center, Writing Center and Marydean Martin Library.
• A head-start on completing general education requirements for future college graduation.
• Guaranteed system allowing transfer of credit under the Â鶹ԭ´´ System of Higher Education.
• Confidence to succeed in a higher education environment.
• Significant financial savings in paying for college.