Dual Credit

NMSU Grants: Dual Credit Program

Dual Credit is a state-wide program established to increase educational options and opportunities for high school, and home-schooled, students. Eligible students are allowed to enroll in college level courses, simultaneously earning credit at both secondary and post-secondary levels. Dual Credit exposes students to college level responsibilities. Allows students to investigate career options that schools and districts otherwise could not provide. Offers students a low cost/no cost pathway to earning college credits before they graduate from high school. If you wish to participate in the Dual Credit Program, you must first consult with your High School Counselor.

Contacts
Patrick Clingman | VPSS
Email: ppc@nmsu.edu
Telephone: (505) 287-6628
Lisa Whitmore | VPSS
Telephone: (505) 287-6629

Qualifying for Dual Credit

High school students who wish to take college courses at NMSU Grants must meet the following requirements:

  • Obtain permission from your high school counselor, the student's parent or guardian (if the student is under 18 years old), and an NMSU Grants representative
  • Sophomores must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 or equivalent scores on the ACT or SAT; and meet all prerequisite and placement requirements
  • Juniors and Seniors must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.0 or equivalent scores on the ACT or SAT; and meet all prerequisite and placement requirements

The course a student is allowed to take is based on their GPA, placement assessment results, and the courses authorized by their high school. For approved courses, students must visit with the Dual Credit college advisor or the Dual Credit Representative for their high school. 

Consult with NMSU Grants Student Services for more information and waivers

Dual Credit for Home School Students: Home school students who choose to participate in college courses must meet the same requirements mentioned above and will have their tuition and general fees waived by NMSU Grants. The student will be required to purchase the book and pay any course fee. These students will be required to provide the college with a graded transcript. This transcript must provide a graded (A-F) transcript showing courses, course levels, grade level, and grades signed by the home school program evaluator. Students must also meet the GPA requirements for each grade level.

New Students


Application Process:

- Applying
- Registration

Students new to the program  OR students who did not take classes the previous year must complete the following:
Online Application
Dual Credit Packet

  • Complete the Online Application
  • Download the forms in the Dual Credit Packet   or  pick up the forms from your high school counselor
  • Meet with your counselor to discuss course selection, receive approval, and have the packet signed
  • Retrieve a copy of your most recent high school transcript
  • Once the all the required documents have been collected. Email the completed packet to   ssgrants@nmsu.edu  or deliver it in person to the NMSU Grants main office in Martinez Hall.


*Incomplete forms will not be processed and will be returned to the student/parent

Continuing Students


Application Process:

- Registration

Students continuing with their dual enrollment from the prior year must fill out the Dual Credit Packet:
Dual Credit Packet
  • Download the forms in the Dual Credit Packet   or  pick up the forms from your high school counselor
  • Meet with your counselor to discuss course selection, receive approval, and have the packet signed
  • Retrieve a copy of your most recent high school transcript
  • Once the all the required documents have been collected. Email the completed packet to   ssgrants@nmsu.edu  or deliver it in person to the NMSU Grants main office in Martinez Hall.


*Incomplete forms will not be processed and will be returned to the student/parent


Important Notice! If you drop or fail a Dual Credit course(s) it may affect your eligibility to receive future financial aid. Including the Bridge and/or Lottery scholarship.

Partners
Grants High School Pine Hill High School Thoreau High School
Laguna Acoma High School Quemado High School To'Hajiille Community School
New Mexico Connections Academy Ramah High School Tse Yi Gai High School
New Mexico Home School Students Zuni High School N/A