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Dual Enrollment Program

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Through high school and community-based organization partnerships, Delaware State University’s Dual Enrollment Program attracts some of the best and brightest scholars to take college courses while enrolled in high school. Delaware State University offers two forms of Dual Enrollment.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

  • High school scholars must maintain a GPA of 2.75 or above to be accepted.
  • Scholars must be properly registered into the Dual Enrollment Program and meet all the eligibility criteria before enrolling in college-level courses.

Benefits 

High school scholars can:

  • Earn college credit at a more affordable price.
  • Simultaneously complete their high school courses and get a jump start by taking college courses that will count toward their college GPA.
  • Develop valuable skills by being exposed to college-level courses that will prepare them for their future college experiences.
  • Have access to DSU resources such as tutoring, advising, and library materials. Some restrictions may apply.
  • Prepare for college-level coursework and a successful transition to their next higher learning institution.

TWO FORMS OF DUAL ENROLLMENT

Hornets Fast Track 

  • College courses are taught by high school teachers or licensed instructors on a student’s high school campus.
  • Scholars will continuously complete their high school and college credits.
  • General education courses such as English, Math, and History are offered. Scholars can contact their high school college counselor or principal for specific course offerings.
  • If high schools cannot provide instructors, courses may be taught by Delaware State University via Zoom, and additional fees will apply.

DSU Campus-Based

  • College courses are taught by DSU faculty from the university campus via Zoom in synchronous and asynchronous formats.
  • This form of Dual Enrollment offers a greater selection of courses. This is ideal for scholars looking to register for specific subject areas that are not offered at their local high school. Programs are offered in education, humanities, engineering and business subject areas. 
  • Added value will allow scholars the opportunity to visit the campus and participate in university resources.

How To enroll

Interested students should do the following:

  • Contact their high school guidance or college counselor to confirm if their school participates in the Delaware State University Dual Enrollment Program.
  • Complete the step-by-step application process to officially enroll and gain access to college-level courses.

REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE

High school scholars should:

  • Submit a recommendation letter and transcript from their high school representative.
  • Work with their high school counselor to identify course selections.
    • The Director of Dual Enrollment at Delaware State University will coordinate with admissions stakeholders to finalize registration into the agreed-upon courses.

Once accepted, scholars will have a Delaware State University academic record that begins or continues their collegiate GPA.