Dual credit student resources

As a high school student enrolled in University of Idaho's Dual Credit Program, you have access to various resources and opportunities to support your academic journey.

Below is essential information to help you navigate the program effectively. For further assistance or questions, contact the Dual Credit Office at dualcredit@uidaho.edu or read the Dual Credit Student Handbook for more information and helpful resources..

How to enroll in dual credit

Confirm course availability: Check if U of I dual credit courses are available at your high school or if the courses you want to take are offered online or on a U of I campus.

Consult your parent/guardian and high school counselor: Obtain necessary approvals to enroll.

Apply and register online: Create a DualEnroll account and submit your application and request courses through the DualEnroll platform. Set up your account with a personal email you check frequently and your own phone number for timely communications. During account setup, you will also need access to a parent or guardian email and phone number.

Make an advising appointment: Meet with the student success specialist to discuss course options, major exploration, study strategies, and more.

Confirm funding: Utilize the Advanced Opportunities program or other payment methods. Visit the billing and payment information page for more details.

Important considerations

• Admissions: Dual credit students that enroll in classes only need to apply for their first semester of enrollment. If you do not enroll in U of I classes for two years, you must submit a new application.
• Academic eligibility: Maintain a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 to participate. Students who fail or withdraw from a dual credit course will be required to pay for their next course out of pocket before Advanced Opportunities (AO) funding eligibility is restored.
• Course selection: Students should enroll in dual credit courses that count toward fulfillment of both their high school graduation requirements and general education requirements of their chosen degree path. Set up an advising appointment with the Dual Credit Student Success Specialist for help choosing your courses. Dual credit students can enroll in up to 13 credits per semester, with a maximum of 62 credits during high school.
• Account setup: Once your application from DualEnroll has been processed and accepted, you will receive an email (to the email you signed up with) that includes your Vandal number and Vandal email information. You will use these to access MyUI, Canvas and more. Activate these accounts promptly to manage registrations, billing and coursework. You can find instructions for activating these accounts here.
• U of I student tools and systems (MyUI, VandalMail and Canvas): MyUI is the official record for registration and billing. You should verify your course enrollments in MyUI each term.  
  All official communication, including billing statements, will be emailed to your Vandal email account. Canvas is U of I's classroom management platform. Student's high school instructors may or may not utilize Canvas, though it is used for all courses taken online or on the U of I campus.
• Deadlines: Adhere to all posted dates and deadlines for registration, dropping or withdrawing from courses, and funding requests. Dual Credit students taking courses on their high school campus follow Dual Credit dates and deadlines. Dual Credit students taking courses online or on a U of I campus must follow the same deadlines as degree-seeking university students.

Course options: high school campus, U of I campus or online

You can choose to take courses on your high school campus, a U of I campus or online. These courses are recorded on your high school and university transcripts.  Coordinate with your high school counselor to ensure that courses taken on a U of I campus or online fulfill high school graduation requirements. Dual credit students are not eligible for federal financial aid and are responsible for any course fees not covered by Advanced Opportunities.

View available Dual Credit course options

After high school graduation

If you plan to continue your education at the University of Idaho after high school, submit an undergraduate application along with your official ACT or SAT scores and high school transcript. Idaho residents are exempt from the application fee. Ensure you complete the FAFSA by December 1 to be considered for all available scholarships.

If you need your official transcript from University of Idaho dual credit courses, you can visit the Registrar’s Office to order them through the National Student Clearinghouse website. If you need an unofficial transcript, you can access it through the Student Profile page in your MyUI account.