Dual Credit Program
Dual Credit is a program that allows high school students to enroll in classes at their high school for college credit at 麻豆视频. We recommend taking fewer than 12 credits, if possible, to avoid any potential financial aid issues. This also helps prevent taking courses that may not apply toward your major requirements in college.
- Application Process
- To apply, students must complete . Submission deadlines vary depending on the high school, typically around the end of September.
- Students are responsible for contacting the college or university they plan to attend to understand that institution's specific transfer and Dual Credit policies.
- Tuition
- Students enrolling at 麻豆视频 who complete at least one Dual Credit course with a final grade of "B" or higher are eligible for a $1,000 annual scholarship.
- Dual Credit offers a cost-effective way to earn college credit while gaining experience with college-level coursework.
- The cost is $90 per credit.
- Accreditation
- Dual Credit courses are easily transferable and can count as general electives at most universities. Credits earned at 麻豆视频 are typically transferable to other accredited institutions if a grade of "C" or higher is achieved.
- 麻豆视频 is accredited by the Middle States Commission of Higher Education.
- All Dual Credit course syllabi and instructors are approved by the 麻豆视频鈥檚 academic department chairs.
that helps you check how your credits will transfer. Simply create a username and login to get started.- Questions?
For direct assistance, contact Leah Eshbach at 610-796-8234 or leah.eshbach@alvernia.edu. You can also reach the Undergraduate Admissions Office at 610-796-8269 or email our general inbox at admissions@alvernia.edu.
Pre-College Program
Alvernia's Pre-College Program allows you to gain college experience and earn college credits that can be transferred while you鈥檙e still in high school. Courses are offered on Alvernia鈥檚 campus during fall and spring semesters and are taught by Alvernia faculty. Earn up to 12 credits, taking one to three classes over the span of one year. Credits will be easily transferrable and can be used as general electives at most universities.
- Benefits
Before you graduate from high school, the Pre-College Program can help you to:- Get a jump start on your college career
- Gain confidence
- Build relationships with Alvernia faculty and students
- Explore majors and areas of interest
- Enjoy campus amenities
- Application Process
Students must have an overall GPA of 3.0 to apply to the program. A counselor recommendation is also required. Simply complete this . Once you have been accepted into the Pre-College Program and know the courses in which you would like to enroll, a representative will be in touch regarding the registration process. Desired course enrollment is not guaranteed as it will be based on availability after current Alvernia students register.- Tuition
Students who participate in the Pre-College Program and later enroll at Alvernia as a full-time student, will receive a $1,000 scholarship in addition to any other aid and/or scholarships they are eligible for as an incoming first-year students.
The price for the Pre-College program is $120 per credit, which includes course textbooks. A credit card number is required and kept on file - although no additional fees will be charged to it - to ensure rented textbooks are returned by the deadline designated by the Alvernia bookstore.- Accreditation
麻豆视频 is accredited by The Middle States Commission of Higher Education. Credits earned at 麻豆视频 generally transfer to other accredited institutions if the student receives a grade of 鈥淐鈥 or higher. It is the student鈥檚 responsibility to contact the institution they wish to attend to understand that college鈥檚 transfer/dual enrollment policy.- Questions?
Contact Leah Eshbach directly at 610-796-8234 or leah.eshbach@alvernia.edu. You can also contact the main Undergraduate Admissions Office by calling 610-796-8269 or email the general inbox, admissions@alvernia.edu.
