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Dual Credit for High School Students

The Missouri Valley College Dual Credit / Dual Enrollment Program is designed to give college-bound students an opportunity to gain college credit for courses taken while still in high school. Missouri Valley College courses are available at a significantly discounted tuition rate.

You pay $85 per credit hour for their dual credit / dual enrollment courses.

Missouri Valley College is a fully accredited college, so credits should transfer simply. Contact the college you plan to attend to verify that credits will be accepted.

  • Principals & Counselor Expectations

    Missouri Valley College asks that each high school provide the following services to their dual credit students:

    • Help inform qualified juniors and seniors about the dual credit program
    • Distribute the provided registration and informational packets to students
    • Collect and mail completed registration packets and down payments to Missouri Valley College
    • Certify the students are of junior or senior status and meet the GPA
    • Provide MVC with updated high school transcripts the first time the student enrolls in dual credit classes
  • How will Missouri Valley College help you meet these expectations?
    • MVC will provide instructor preparation conferences at your high school prior to or during the beginning of the fall semester at a time set by your high school.
    • MVC will conduct a parent/student open house at your high school to help answer questions and assist with registration.
    • MVC will provide opportunities for instructors to meet with experience full-time college professors and department heads.
    • MVC will provide sample syllabi for all classes.
    • MVC will provide additional support to instructors, counselors, principals, and students as needed.
    • MVC will handle all administrative responsibilities once registration forms hav ebeen received with the appropriate down payment.
    • MVC will provide all necessary forms.
    • MVC will provide students and colleges with transcripts.

2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Benefits of Dual Credit / Dual Enrollment Classes

  • Complete traditional college core curriculum requirements while you are still in high school, thus shortening the amount of time needed to earn a college degree
  • Earn college credit at a significantly discounted rate
  • Take classes in the familiar setting of your high school

Availability of Classes

Courses are offered four ways:

  • Dual credit courses are offered at the student’s own high school taught by approved high school teachers and (on a limited basis) through I-TV (interactive television).
  • Dual enrollment courses are offered on the Missouri Valley College campus and online.

Eligibility

In general, courses are available to high school juniors and seniors with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and have a recommendation from your high school counselor and/or principal. You should have the emotional maturity to complete rigorous collegiate level coursework which includes completing work on time, following detailed instructions, meeting deadlines, time management, self advocacy and ability to think critically.

How to Enroll Spring 2025

  • Review the Dual Credit / Dual Enrollment Handbook and Course Offerings with your parents
  • Talk to your instructor and counselor about enrolling for college credit and to determine your eligibility
  • Fill out the Inquiry Form:
    • Under “Student Type” select “Dual Credit“
    • Under Campus Type:
      • Select “Online” if you will be an online student.
      • If you will be taking classes on campus or on your high school campus select “Face to Face Off-Campus/Commuter.”
    • Under “Programs” select “Undecided.”
    • When the Inquiry form is completed scroll to the bottom and click on “Take me to the Application!”
    • Complete the application. Select the same “Student Type,” “Campus Type” and “Program” you selected on the Inquiry form.
  • If you are a CONTINUING student and have enrolled in Missouri Valley College classes in the past,  you will not need to do the online application. You will only need to fill out the registration form.
  • Give your completed registration form to your counselor along with a down payment of $255.00.

Dual Enrollment Info