Qualifying for Dual Credit

You may be eligible for Dual Credit courses if you are a current junior or senior from one of the high schools or charter high schools participating in the NMSU Dual Credit Program. Private school and home-school students may also be eligible.

Students interested in dual credit must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a high school junior or senior enrolled at least half-time at their high school
• Obtain approval from a high school guidance counselor
• Obtain approval from parent or guardian
• Must meet the required high school GPA requirement – please see How to Qualify.

Applying for Dual Credit

Students interested in enrolling in dual credit courses should follow the application process below.

1. Print the following documents or request a dual credit packet from your high school counselor.
   • Dual Credit State Form/Packet *required every semester for new and continuing students.
     
2. New to Dual Credit?
   • NEW STUDENTS – Complete the Dual Credit Admission Application - We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2023.
   • Please note: US citizens will need to provide Social Security Number. Please have your number ready when you complete the online application.  Non-citizens are also welcome to apply.
3. Fill out all forms and obtain required signatures.
4. Turn in completed, signed forms along with current high school transcript/testing scores to the high school counselor.
5. Schedule an advising appointment with the NMSU Dual Credit advisor to select classes from approved dual credit courses.

*You can meet with your NMSU Dual Credit Advisor, in-person, during our open enrollment season. Check with your high school counselor for details.