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Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment

Eligibility Requirements


  • Missouri Policy on Dual Credit Delivery
    • Juniors & Seniors
      • Students in the 11th and 12th grades with an overall minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) are automatically eligible for dual credit courses.
      • Students in the 11th and 12th grades with an overall grade point average between 2.5 – 2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) must provide a signed letter of recommendation from their principal or guidance counselor and provide written permission from a parent or legal guardian.
    • Freshmen & Sophomores
      • Students in the 10th grade must have an overall minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and must provide a signed letter of recommendation from their principal and guidance counselor and provide written permission from a parent or legal guardian.
      • Students in the 9th grade must have an overall minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), score at the 90th percentile or above on the ACT or SAT, and provide a signed letter of recommendation from their principal and guidance counselor and provide written permission from a parent or legal guardian.
    • Meet the same requirements for placement into individual courses (e.g. prerequisites, test scores) as those required of an on-campus student

Returning Student Eligibility Requirements


In order to remain eligible for continued participation in the dual credit/dual enrollment program, students must meet the established MSSU academic standards  that are published in the University catalog.  Failure to maintain these standards will result in a loss of privileges to participate further in the program.