Dual Enrollment

To enroll in a university-level course at Coppin State, a high school student must

• Be a 10th, 11th, or 12th grader on the first day of the semester in which the course is offered.
• Have an articulated plan for high school and college attendance which will include all courses required for high school graduation with time remaining in the schedule to include college courses.
• Maintain a 2.5 high school cumulative grade point average. And/or recommendation by school counselor/administration if students has extenuating circumstances.
• Be enrolled in a Maryland public or private high school.
• Have the full consent of guidance counselor/school administrator to register for college courses.
• Have the full consent of parent/guardian to participate.
• Receive a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in each course attempted to remain eligible for dual enrollment participation for the following semester.
• It is highly recommended that students considered taking one of the first following eight classes: COSC 199, ECON 103, IDIS 103, PHIL 103, SOCI 201, HEED 101, HEED 105, SPCH105, THEA 211

Exceptions (under special circumstances):

• Dual Enrollment students who are enrolled in a public or private school, or equivalent, and who do not meet the requirements above, but whose academic achievements have been clearly exceptional their last three term(s), with a term grade point average of a 2.5, may be admitted on a case-by-case basis. These academic achievements may be documented through assessment testing, administration recommendation letter or other means deemed necessary by the appropriate Dual Enrollment Liaison.
• Non high school level students (along with their parents/guardians) must be interviewed by the Dual Enrollment Liaison to obtain an exception to the standard requirements and review program and university expectations. The student will be referred by the Dual Enrollment Liaison to be interviewed by the appropriate university official after all required enrollment steps are met.

Students without a high school diploma or GED and under the age of 18 years old by the first day of their initial entry term are considered Underage Students. Underage students are not eligible for standard admission into the College and may only register through dual enrollment.

Program Regulations

1. Dual Enrollment (DE) students are subject to all Policies and Procedures as well as Academic Regulations and Standards of Coppin State University.
2. Coppin State University reserves the right to make the final decision on admission. Final decisions will rest with the university in accordance with the policy, guidelines, and procedures for admissions.
3. Dual Enrollment students generally enroll in one (1) to two (2) courses each term, during fall and spring semesters and up to two (2) courses during each summer session. The College makes the final decision on enrollment.
4. Students seeking to take more courses per term may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
5. Students are/or the district is responsible for paying all required tuition & fees and purchasing any required textbooks, materials and supplies associated with their registered course(s).
6. All Dual Enrollment students seeking any accommodations for assessment testing, or a college course must be registered through Student Accessibility Programs and Services in regardless of their status at the high school level. Accommodations at the university level may vary somewhat from those provided through the K-12 schools. Documentation should be submitted at least six (6) weeks prior to testing and/or the start of the semester to ensure timely services.
7. Earned college credit may be used to fulfill the credit requirement for the HS diploma, as outlined by the Maryland Department of Education (COMAR 13A.03.02).
8. Continued eligibility to participate in the Dual Enrollment Program is contingent upon successful completion with a minimum grade of "C" or better in previous college course(s). Students who withdraw with a “W” on their transcript may also be ineligible for future participation.
9. Students must continue to meet the Dual Enrollment standards and follow the same procedures for enrollment. Student must also satisfy any outstanding financial obligations prior to enrollment.
10. Student MUST follow the prevailing enrollment process to be registered through dual enrollment. All appropriate approvals and supporting documents must be received and verified prior to a student obtaining permission to enroll.
11. High school students cannot register themselves and must be registered through the dual enrollment office.

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Summer 2024

Fall 2024

1. Apply for admission at http://webadv-prod.ec.ynewsindia.com/apply. Select “Non Degree Seeking” for Application Type
2. Satisfy one of the admission requirements
   • Have a 2.5 cumulative, unweighted high school GPA (Recommendation by school counselor and/or administration, or a 11th/12th grade student with three semester term GPA of a 2.5 or better can be recommendation by school counselor/administration), or
   • Take CSU’s math placement test (if taking college level math course)
3. Complete New Scholar Orientation online
4. Meet with the Eagle Achievement Center Academic Counselor for advisement on degree and/or certificate requirements, if needed. Schedule mid-semester appointment with the Dual Enrollment Liaison
5. Complete the Concurrent Enrollment Form
   • Traditional, face-to-face in 5-to-15-week formats
   • Remote, which meets at scheduled times.
   • Hybrid, which combines face-to-face and online, in 5-to-15-week formats.
   • Online, after a scholar has successfully earned six credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 at CSU
   • Scholars may not take developmental courses.
6. Submit required documents to the Dual Enrollment Program Liaison to receive registration approval
7. Register for approved courses is done online through EagleLINKS
8. All final registered scholars sent to bursar office for review
9. Obtain Coppin State University scholar ID and order textbooks (if needed) > Textbook information available at campus bookstores or http://www.coppinstatebookstore.com

• Meet with the Eagle Achievement Center Academic Counselor for advisement and/or approval, if needed
• Submit completed Concurrent Enrollment Form to the Dual Enrollment Liaison via email or in-person
• Register for approved courses and order textbooks

• To help focus on a career area that matches interests in high school.
• To help set goals and discover classes necessary to achieve those goals.
• To create career awareness and encourage planning for post-secondary education and opportunities.
• To provide knowledge that relates your high school education to the world after graduation.

• You will research various career fields through the Eagle Achievement Center (EAC).
• Your college academic advisor, school counselor, parents, and teachers can assist you with this choice.
• You can complete the self-assessment in the Eagle Achievement Center (EAC).