Dual on a CSM Campus or Online

1. Speak with your high school counselor to discuss the dual enrollment option and your eligibility.

To participate in the on-campus Dual Enrollment program, students must be juniors or seniors in high school and must have an unweighted cumulative GPA of a 2.75 or higher. Individual school systems may have other requirements.

Public school students are encouraged to take courses from the county approved list.

Approved Class List by School System:

• Calvert County Public Schools
• Charles County Public Schools
• St. Mary's County Public Schools

Note: Students who register for a course that is not on the approved list are responsible for the tuition and fees and receive a 25% tuition discount.

2. Apply 

CSM now offers a convenient online registration process for on-campus Dual Enrollment classes using DualEnroll.com. 

Create a DualEnroll Account Here

Sign up for a free DualEnroll account by selecting “Create My Account” and following the prompts. When you create your account, be sure to use a personal email address. Please do not use an email address issued by your high school. If you have already created a DualEnroll account previously, please log into your existing account.

Verify your account by following the link in the confirmation email.

Once you’ve verified your account, complete your Dual Enrollment application through the DualEnroll platform. 

Keep a close eye on your email inbox. Updates on your application process will be sent only to the email address connected to your DualEnroll account. Please use a personal email address and not a school email address.

 

3. Submit Registration Request

Once you submit your application and meet with an Enrollment Coordinator, you’ll be able to reveiw a list of CSM courses available to dual enrollment students within DualEnroll. Find the CSM course that you wish to take and select “Register” to start the registration process. 

Please note that the approval process will begin once you have selected a course for registration. If you’re unsure which course you’d like to take, you’re welcome to choose a placeholder course such as ENG-1010, PSY-1010, or SOC-1010 to allow the counselor and principal approval process to get started.

Your high school counselor will review your application to verify that you meet all the eligibility requirements to participate in Dual Enrollment and they will provide CSM with a copy of your high school transcript.

 

4. Meet with your Enrollment Coordinator.

When your high school counselor and principal approve you for the Dual Enrollment classes you selected, your CSM Enrollment Coordinator will reach out to you to schedule an appointment to confirm your request and complete your registration. You’ll receive an email confirmation when the process is complete. 

If you have questions about the dual enrollment program or the registration process, contact your county’s Enrollment Coordinator.

1. Complete Dual Enrollment Form

Complete the Dual Enrollment form for homeschool, private school, or out-of-county students.

• Private/Homeschool/Out-of-County Dual Enrollment Form
  

2. Apply

• Apply Online

The next step to enrolling in CSM Dual Enrollment is to apply for admission.

You’ll need to create an account on our application portal. Fill in the fields with your information.

In the drop-down menu under “Choose the statement that best describes you,” select the option for “I am a Dual Enrollment student, still in high school.

3. Check College Readiness

A strong start in your first semester builds momentum and confidence. Choose one of the options below to be matched with the courses that fit your knowledge and abilities.

Option #1: Take the CSM Placement Test

Option #2: Submit Standardized Test Scores (SAT/ACT)

Schedule to take the ACCUPLACER Reading and Writing placement tests. Students must place at the college level in both Reading and Writing to qualify for the dual enrollment program. Required placement test scores: Reading – score of 254 or higher  AND  Writing – score of 240 or higher Math placement testing may be required if a student wants to take a math course at CSM or a course that has a math prerequisite. Students who wish to take the Math placement test would schedule to take the ALEKS math placement test. To schedule a placement test, please visit Testing Services.

If you have taken either the SAT or ACT, you can show college readiness by uploading a PDF of your official score report with your Dual Enrollment form or by emailing it to your CSM enrollment coordinator as an attachment. Your standardized test scores will be used to determine placement for English and/or math classes. English - SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 480 or higher; or ACT English and Reading score of 21 or higher Math – SAT Math score of 530 or higher; or ACT Math score of 21 or higher If you wish to take a higher level math course than your SAT or ACT scores qualify you for, you should take the ALEKS math placement test.

4. Register for Classes

After we’ve received and processed your application, Dual Enrollment form, and transcript and/or test scores, your county’s enrollment coordinator will contact you and work with you to complete your registration and sign up for your classes.

Dual Enrollment students cannot register on their own and must work with an enrollment coordinator.