Getting started
Am I eligible to take dual credit courses?
Find out if you are eligible.
How much does it cost?
Missouri State dual credit courses cost $70 per credit hour. A 3 credit hour course
will cost $210 (3 x $70 per credit hour).
Most courses are 3 credit hours; however, some are only 1 credit hour, and some are
up to 5 credit hours. Check the list of participating high schools and the courses they offer. You will be able to discover the number of credit hours,
for each of the courses you are taking, by reviewing the course descriptions.
How do I enroll in dual credit courses?
1. First, check the list of participating high schools to make sure your school offers dual credit. If courses are available, you will see
a list.
2. Second, apply online. Start the application process by creating a new account through Dual Enroll. Note: you can apply anytime.
3. Enroll in courses using our Dual Enroll account. Note: enrollment is only open the first 4-6 weeks of each semester (fall, spring, and summer).
What is offered at my high school?
Check the list of participating high schools to see if your school offers dual credit. If courses are available, you will see
a list.
Course info (add or drop)
How do I drop a course during the semester/school year?
Complete and save the course drop form and send to DualCredit@MissouriState.edu as an pdf email attachment. Indicate, in your email, the reason you would like to drop the course. Check these important dates and deadlines to determine if a partial refund will be available. The course must be dropped prior to the final drop deadline for there to be no impact on your transcript.
To drop a dual credit course, you must
- Inform your teacher of your intention to drop the course for dual credit
- Complete the course drop form. Please include the reason you are requesting to drop the course for dual credit.
- Have your school counselor sign the form
- Send the completed and signed form to DualCredit@MissouriState.edu as a pdf attachment
Please remember that high school and college registrations are separate. Failure to notify the Dual Credit staff of your wish to drop a college course will mean you will remain registered at the university for the course. Should you not complete the course, a failing grade will be posted to your official transcript. After dropping a course for college credit you may still remain in the class for regular high school credit.
How do I add or drop a course after the deadline dates or the end of the semester?
Courses cannot be added after the registration period. Courses cannot be dropped once the course has ended and assigned a grade. Registration dates and drop deadlines have been clearly communicated and published. View our website's Important Dates and Deadlines.
In special cases, an appeal for a course Drop Exception or Late Enrollment may be reviewed and granted. These exceptions usually involve the following circumstances:
- Medical emergencies.
- Student moving out of the district during the term.
- School or dual credit office error.
- A break in the registration workflow concerning a student's enrollment.
- Hardship cases.
To request a course add or drop after the deadlines, submit a Drop Exception/Appeal form. Also include the requested supporting documentation. Appeals without all requested documentation will be denied.
Appeal requests are reviewed on the first and third Friday of each month. The applicant
will be notified via email of the decision and any required action for the appeal.
Email this form and the supporting documents to the Missouri State Dual Credit office
at DualCredit@MissouriState.edu.
Tech support
What is a My Missouri State account?
My Missouri State is your link to managing your University profile, financial services,
academic records, class schedules and other campus services.
How do I set up My Missouri State account?
Follow these step-by-step instructions for activating your Missouri State account (pdf download)* Use your BearPass Login, and created password, to access your My Missouri State portal.
How do I change my password?
Follow these directions for changing the password for your student account (pdf download)*
How do I access Blackboard?
Review these instructions to access your Blackboard account.
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Cost, payment, scholarships
How much does it cost?
Missouri State dual credit courses cost $70 per credit hour. A 3 credit hour course
will cost $210 (3 x $70 per credit hour).
How do I pay for dual credit classes?
Payment is NOT required at the time of registration. Selection of a payment type will
be requested when your parent/guardian provides consent the course. Parents/guardians
can choose to pay by credit card, eCheck, apply an education savings plan, mail a
payment, or apply the FRL option.
Credit card and eCheck payments will be made at the time of consent. Payment information will be collected at that time but the account will not be processed until registration into the course is complete.
How do I earn a scholarship to MSU by enrolling in dual credit classes?
Complete at least 9 Missouri State dual credit hours, earning a cumulative MSU GPA
of 3.25, and be automatically qualified for the Missouri State Advantage Scholarship when you enroll as a first-time student.
Transcript
What is a transcript?
A transcript is an official report of a student’s record of courses studied and grades
received. Every MSU dual credit student builds a Missouri State transcript of the
courses taken through the dual credit program.
How to order your transcript and/or transfer your credits to another college or university
To request to have your MSU transcript from the Office of the Registrar.
Select “I am a dual credit student” and create an account and order your transcript through Parchment.
Unofficial transcripts are generally used by students to view their grades and are typically not accepted for the purposes of admission to other institutions. Please verify with the recipient if the unofficial transcript is acceptable.
How to request an unofficial transcript
If you are not a current student or do not have access to your My Missouri State, send the Unofficial Transcript Request Form to Registrar@MissouriState.edu.
For more information on how to order a transcript, what it costs, how it will be delivered
How do my credits apply at MSU?
Dual credit courses are considered official courses at the university level. All dual
credit courses taken through MSU dual credit will appear on a student’s transcript.
The grades earned in the courses contribute to the student’s GPA at Missouri State.
You will want to learn about the general education program and courses that are included in that program. Our Academic Advising and Transfer Center can assist with developing your educational plan.