Welcome to the Dual Credit Program!
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Dual credit is a program that allows high school students to enroll in college courses for credit prior to high school graduation. College credits earned through dual credit can be applied toward high school and college graduation and can be transferred to other colleges or universities.
BenefitsDual credit eases the transition to college by giving students firsthand exposure to college-level work while earning high school and college credit simultaneously. Dual credit also provides a wider range of course options for high school students. Courses may be taught at the high school campus, the University of Idaho Moscow campus, or online depending on the arrangements made with the high school. Through this program, dual credit students can accumulate up to a full year's worth of credits prior to entering college that will help them graduate from college early or on time.
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EligibilityHigh school students who are 16 years or older at the start of the semester or course, or who have completed at least half of their high school graduation requirements, and who are prepared for the demands of college-level coursework can enroll in the University of Idaho Dual Credit Program.
Please Note: Parent/guardian and high school principal or counselor signatures are required on the application/registration form. Students who are younger than 16 may enroll with permission from the course instructor. The university undergraduate admissions committee makes exceptions to these criteria on an individual basis.
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ENROLLMENT STEPS
- Talk with a parent or guardian. Does taking a course or courses at the University of Idaho conflict with family schedules or high school extracurricular activities? Discuss future plans. Will taking university-level courses now help make the transition into college life or should students explore other possibilities that lead to a future career? If dual credit is definitely a viable option, students will have to make arrangements for transportation (i.e., getting to the university campus from home or high school). Taking dual credit courses is also a financial commitment. Since financial aid is not available to dual credit students, students need to decide how to pay for courses they take at the University of Idaho.
- Select a course. High school counselors can help dual credit students choose from a list of courses that will help fulfill high school graduation requirements as well as lay the foundation for an academic future. University of Idaho Class Schedules are available online at www.uidaho.edu/schedule.
- Fill out an Application and Registration for High School Dual Credit Form (linked here). Copies are also available in high school counselor and principal offices and by calling the University of Idaho Undergraduate Admissions Office at (208) 885-6326, the Dual Credit Office at (208) 885-6237 or emailing summer@uidaho.edu.
- Get all the necessary signatures (student, counselor or principal, parent or guardian).
- Submit the completed application.
- Fax forms to (208) 885-9061
- Mail forms to: University of Idaho Office of Dual Credit, PO Box 444262, Moscow, ID 83844-4262
- Deliver forms to: University of Idaho Office of Dual Credit, Student Union Building Room 119G, Moscow, Idaho (located in the Registrar's Office)
- Confirm your schedule! Check the online Class Schedule to confirm course times and locations. Go to www.uidaho.edu/schedule.
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TEXT BOOKSDual credit students are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks. The University of Idaho Bookstore will have all the required textbooks for any class offered at the university. Students may choose to buy textbooks from an Internet source but should take care to get the edition or version specified by the instructor.
Home-schooled students enroll in much the same manner, except the parent/guardian will sign both the Parent/Guardian signature line and the High School Counselor signature line.
Once admitted, the Office of Dual Credit will enroll students in the selected course(s) on a space-available basis, provided they have met course prerequisites. A bill is generated and sent to the address noted on the form. The University of Idaho will notify students and their high school counselor regarding acceptance and registration status. Completed courses and grades will be shown on a non-degree transcript from the University of Idaho.
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COURSE SELECTION
Dual credit students may take any course the university offers that is numbered at the 100 or 200 level. Prerequisites for the course must be met (see the University of Idaho Catalog). Students may take upper division courses (300 and 400 level) with permission of the university instructor. High school counselors will help students determine what courses apply to their high school graduation requirements.
For courses that require placement scores, like English, math, or chemistry, ACT, SAT, or COMPASS scores will help determine which course a dual credit student is qualified to take. If a student has taken the ACT or SAT and finds their scores unsatisfactory, placement may be challenged by taking the COMPASS Math or English test and scoring higher. If a student has not taken the ACT or SAT, COMPASS math and English tests are administered by the UI Counseling and Testing Center Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on a walk-in basis. Each test costs $15 (payable by personal check or money order) and takes approximately 45-60 minutes to complete. Contact the Counseling and Testing Center by calling (208) 885-6716 or visiting their office in the Continuing Education Building (CEB) Room 306. Photo ID is required.
Please Note: Students who wish to take a University of Idaho math course offered through their high school are exempted from taking the math placement test.
Dual credit students are treated the same as any other college student. They are subject to all college policies governing students while attending classes at the university.
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Courses that are offered online require the following minimum computer specifications:
- Computer with at least a Pentium II 300 MHz chip, or
- Mac with at least 200 MHz PowerPC chip
- 128 MB RAM
- Internet connection
- Graphical web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 or Firefox2 is recommended)
When students register for an online course, the instructor will send access instructions to the student's VandalMail account. Be sure to check it frequently!
CLASS SCHEDULE
Always check the class schedule online at www.uidaho.edu/schedule one to two days before classes start. Class locations sometimes change at the last minute.
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FEES
State guidelines dictate course fees depending on how and where the course is offered:
- Starting spring 2008, courses delivered on the Moscow campus are charged $65 per credit hour.
- Courses taught online or in a school district are charged $65 per credit hour.
Please note that many courses carry lab fees or special fees in addition to the per credit hour fees listed.
Fees and other charges are subject to change and are effective only when adopted by the UI Board of Regents (dollar amounts are listed for advisory purposes). For more information, contact the Dual Credit Office at (208) 885-6237.
FINANCIAL AID
At this time, high school students taking dual credit courses at the UI are not eligible for federal financial aid.
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PAYMENT
Students who register at least two weeks prior to the first day of class will receive a bill with payment instructions. Students may also submit payment at the time of application. Please note, however, that all payments are due by the first day of class, whether or not a bill has been received.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
- Online - Credit card payments and Web Check payments are only accepted online via the VandalWeb system. To access student account information, go to www.vandalweb.uidaho.edu. Click on LOGIN and follow the prompts. Once logged on, students will be able to review their account balance and pay with a credit card or webCheck by clicking on ONLINE BILL AND PAYMENT FORM under the Student Account Information menu. Contact Student Accounts/Cashiers at (208) 885-7447 or email acctrec@uidaho.edu for assistance if necessary.
- In Person - Payments may also be made in person by going to the Student Accounts/Cashiers Office located in the Student Union Building at 709 Deakin Avenue.
- By Mail - Students who have registered at least two weeks prior to the first day of class, will receive a bill with payment instructions. Payment may also be submitted at the time of application via personal check or money order. Please note, however, that all payments are due by the first day of class, whether or not a bill has been received. UI accepts cash or checks (for the exact amount only). Make checks payable to Bursar. Mail to Student Accounts/Cashiers, PO Box 444250, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844-4250.
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ADDING AND DROPPING COURSESStudents may add courses or change course selections by filling out, and securing signatures on the Application and Registration for High School Dual Credit Form. Please note that dual credit students will not be able to add or drop courses online because any course change must be approved by the high school counselor (as indicated by their signature on the form). To change registration (add, drop or withdraw from a course), first get permission from the high school counselor, then call the Dual Credit Office at (208) 885-6237 or email at lstrong@uidaho.edu.
- A "drop" is when students are taken out of a class within the posted drop/add period of not receiving a grade of W (withdrawal from course). A dropped class is not transcripted.
- A "withdrawal" is when students are taken out of a class after the posted drop/add period (some instructors may withdraw students for nonattendance). A grade of "W" will be transcripted. This will not affect the student's college grade point average; however students should check their high school's policy on how a W affects their high school grade point average and eligibility for participating in high school activities and programs.
All dates and deadlines for dropping and withdrawing from UI courses can be found at the following locations:
- Spring/Fall Semesters, go to www.uidaho.edu/registrar and click on Catalogs & Class Schedules, then Academic Calendars (left menu)
- Summer Semester, go to www.uidaho.edu/summer and click on Fees, Dates and Deadlines (left menu).
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Vandal ID Cards, Vandal Mail and Vandal Web
- Vandal ID Cards - A Vandal Card is the UI student ID card. It provides access to numerous facilities, including recreational facilities and the UI library. It can also be used as a debit card for purchasing university goods and services. Cards may be obtained and accounts opened by visiting the Vandal Card office, located in the Student Union Building at the Information Desk, and completing an application.
- VandalMail refers to the email system all UI students use. The uidaho.edu email address is how instructors contact their class. Students should check their accounts on a regular basis so they don’t miss any important information!
- VandalWeb refers to the site you will use to access you student account/billing information, your class schedule, and your grades. The enclosed instructions will explain how to activate both your VandalWeb and VandalMail accounts. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
GRADES AND TRANSCRIPTS
Grades are not mailed to students. Once a grade for any class has been posted, it can be viewed and printed by logging onto VandalWeb, located at www.vandalweb.uidaho.edu.
Grades are recorded on UI transcripts. Dual credit students must request a copy of their UI transcript and forward it to their high school so credit is transferred. There is a $7 fee for each official copy and a $5 fee for each unofficial copy. For more information, refer to www.registrar.uidaho.edu/transcripts-and-records/transcripts.html.
If you have any questions, please call the Dual Credit Office at (208) 885-6237.
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DUAL CREDIT
High School
Students should check with their high school counselor to determine how college grades will impact high school grades, activities, and eligibilities as well as graduation requirements.
At the UI
Students who enroll at the UI under the Dual Credit Program are admitted as non-degree seeking students. When they decide to matriculate (or seek a degree) at the UI, their status is changed from non-degree seeking to degree seeking and they can register for classes like any other UI student.
Credit earned as a non-degree student will be moved to the undergraduate transcript upon admission as an undergraduate student unless the student specifically requests in writing to the Registrar's Office that all credits earned remain on the non-degree transcript.
Transferring Credits to Another University
University of Idaho credits will transfer to another Idaho college or university, but they may transfer as elective credits rather than course-for-course credits. Students should always check with the college/university they wish to attend to discuss transfer credits.
Please Note: Students must request an official UI transcript be sent to their transfer college.
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EXCUSED ABSENCES
Contact the Dean of Students, Dr. Bruce Pitman, at (208) 885-6757 about the possibility of an excused absence for school related activities. All applications for approval should be made at least two weeks in advance.
ACCESS TO UI FACILITIES
As long as students are formally enrolled in courses at the University of Idaho, limited to full access to the university's many facilities is available.
- For information about facilities associated with the UI Student Recreation Center, Physical Education Building, Memorial Gym, Swim Center, and outdoor courts, fields, etc. call the Campus Recreation Office at (208) 885-1212, email camprec@uidaho.edu or visit their web site at www.webs.uidaho.edu/campus_recreation/index.htm.
- For information about the UI Golf Course, call (208) 885-6171, email dawesm@uidaho.edu or visit their web site at www.webs.uidaho.edu/golf.
- For information about the UI Library, call (208) 885-6235 or -6584, email libref@uidaho.edu or visit their web site at www.lib.uidaho.edu.
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OTHER ACCELERATED LEARNING OPTIONS AT UI
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
The Advanced Placement program, sponsored by The College Board, is available in many high schools in Idaho and throughout the country. The University of Idaho grants credit for Advanced Placement courses you complete in high school if you get a rating of 5, 4, or 3 on the College Board standard exam. For more information on the College Board exams for the AP courses you've taken in high school, contact your high school guidance counselor.
Advanced Placement by Examination
The UI offers advanced placement credit in English if you attain minimum required scores on the America College Test (ACT), the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), the COMPASS, or the CEEB Achievement Test. You can find a listing of minimum required test scores for English and other disciplines, the University of Idaho course equivalence and the number of credits granted by checking the UI Registrar's Office Web site at www.registrar.uidaho.edu/transfer-guides/ap-credit. These tests, along with the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and the CEEB Advanced Placement exams are administered through the Student Counseling Center on the UI campus. For more information on these exams and the fees involved, call (208) 885-6716 or email sccmail@uidaho.edu.
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Summer Dual Credit Opportunities
Summer is an excellent time to earn dual credit credit. The University of Idaho encourages high school juniors and seniors to consider taking a course or building an individual program.
If you prefer the more individualized approach, the UI offers a variety of courses that fulfill many high school requirements and apply to many college majors. You can choose from various sessions throughout the summer and different times of day, leaving plenty of time for a summer job or family vacation.
You can choose from courses in any of these academic disciplines: anthropology, art, biology, communication, computer science, dance, English, geography, health and safety, history, math, philosophy, physical education, physics, psychology, statistics or theater arts.
Look for the Summer Session Calendar at www.uidaho.edu/summer/calendar.
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FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, also know as the Buckley Amendment, governs the confidentiality of student records. FERPA applies to all admitted students at the University of Idaho. Therefore, parents do not have access to their dual credit student’s educational records without the student’s written consent. Written consent may be obtained by filling out a consent form, which is located in the Registrar’s Office.
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