In partnership with St. Clair County Community College (SC4), we are now offering Michigan students the opportunity to dual enroll in online college-level courses while still in high school.
With these online courses, students can:
Note:Â This list is subject to change each term. Explore our online course catalog for the most up-to-date list!
*Meets the Michigan Transfer Agreement’s requirements for transfer to Michigan colleges and universities.
Dual enrollment courses follow unique start, end, and withdrawal dates, according to the Academic Calendar of our partner institution, St. Clair County Community College (SC4). Both 16- and 12-week course offerings are available. To see a list of active course offerings, see the SLP Course Catalog.
| Starts | Class Start | Class End | Enrollment End | Drop for Refund End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 16-week | MONDAY 8/22/22 | FRIDAY 12/12/22 | 12 P.M. FRIDAY 8/26/22 | FRIDAY 8/26/22 |
| Fall 12-week | MONDAY 9/19/22 | FRIDAY 12/12/22 | 12 P.M. FRIDAY 9/23/22 | FRIDAY 9/23/22 |
| Spring 16-week | MONDAY 1/9/23 | FRIDAY 5/5/23 | 12 P.M. FRIDAY 1/13/23 | FRIDAY 1/13/23 |
| Spring 12-week | MONDAY 2/6/23 | FRIDAY 5/5/23 | 12 P.M. FRIDAY 2/10/23 | FRIDAY 2/10/23 |
| Type of Fee | Price |
|---|---|
| Dual Enrolled Tuition* | $138 per contact hour |
| Online Course Fee | $99 per course |
| Technology Fee | $37 per contact hour |
| Consortium | N/A |
| Out-of-State | N/A |
Simply said, dual enrollment is the act of being enrolled in two different academic institutions at once. For high school students, this typically means being enrolled simultaneously in their local high school and a nearby college institution.
The most significant benefit of dual enrollment is that students can take steps toward earning their high school diploma and their college diploma at the same time.
According to Michigan law, students are allowed to take up to 10 dual enrollment courses while in high school, so long as they have qualifying test scores and follow the requirements outlined in the Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act.
Here’s a startling fact: 54 percent of Michigan counties lack a post-secondary institution physically located within their geographic borders. As a direct result, dual enrollment in a face-to-face setting is not a feasible option for many Michigan students, especially for students living in rural areas.
That’s why we’re offering online dual enrollment options for Michigan students — to provide equity of access to students seeking to earn college credit while still in high school.
Another reason students may choose to dual enroll online is that they prefer the flexibility of online learning, which allows them to explore content on their own schedule while receiving personalized feedback from an instructor on assignments.
Because 20 of the 25 college courses we offer meet the requirements of the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), students may be able to transfer the credits they earn from taking these online courses to any post-secondary institution within Michigan.
In order to fulfill the Michigan Transfer Agreement, students must successfully complete at least 30 credits of coursework in the following six areas with at least a grade of 2.0 in each course. Below you can see which parts of the MTA can be fulfilled by taking our online dual enrollment courses:
* Additional coursework may be necessary to satisfy the 30 credit hour requirement.
Can be fulfilled by taking additional social sciences, humanities, and mathematics courses not applied to the requirements listed above
Many students choose to take dual enrollment courses in high school without following all of the guidelines outlined in the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA).
While a student is not guaranteed by law to have their courses transfer between institutions without following the MTA guidelines, individual colleges and universities may still choose to award credits for college-level courses upon transfer.
If your student already knows what colleges or universities they hope to attend, it may be worth exploring these institutions’ websites to get a better sense of their unique transfer policies before enrolling.
Beyond transferability, some students choose to take dual enrollment courses during high school simply for the benefit of challenging themselves and preparing for the rigor of college-level courses.
Due to specific rules for dual enrollment eligibility, students will need the help of a guidance counselor at their school. If you’re interested in enrolling in one of our online dual enrollment courses, it might help to check out the guide we’ve created to help you get started and share this guide with a counselor at your school.
