Dual Enrollment

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Dual enrollment allows you to take classes at CSM for college credit while satisfying your high school graduation requirements.

Dual Enrollment students can earn college credit while they are still in high school.  Students can attend courses at a CSM campus or at their local high school.  

There is no cost to the (public school) student for courses approved by the public school system in the student’s county of residence, during the fall and spring semesters.  There is a 25% tuition discount for courses taken during the summer and winter terms. 

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. 

Homeschool students are eligible to receive a 25% discount on tuition if they report to the Board of Education or an MSDE-approved umbrella organization. Private school students and out-of-county students will be granted a 25% tuition waiver while in the program.

Students who participate have full access to all college services including clubs, free tutoring, learning support workshops, library resources, and workout rooms.

Dual Enrollment Virtual Information Night

Join us for a look at the Dual Enrollment program at CSM and have a chance to meet and interact with an enrollment coordinator. 

Calvert County October 24 at 6 p.m. RSVP Now!
St. Mary’s County October 25 at 6 p.m. RSVP Now!
Charles County October 26 at 6 p.m. RSVP Now!

Steps to Enroll

Juniors and seniors are eligible to take classes on campus.  Freshmen and sophomores are considered Gifted and Talented and will follow those steps. 

1. Apply

Apply Online

Be sure to indicate on your application that you are interested in participating in the Dual Enrollment program. We encourage you to apply several weeks prior to the enrollment deadline so you have plenty of time to complete all steps.
 

2. Complete the Dual Enrollment Form

Speak with your high school counselor about taking dual classes on the CSM campus to ensure that you are eligible to participate in the program and to review graduation requirements. Homeschool students will also use this Dual Enrollment form. Complete the appropriate form:

Please be sure to allow plenty of time for processing.

Public school students can click the link below to access a list of approved classes for your county:


3. Demonstrate College Level Placement

Option #1: High School Transcript Option #2: SAT/ACT Scores

Attach a PDF copy of your high school transcript while completing the online Dual Enrollment Form, or send a PDF copy via email to your CSM Enrollment Coordinator (see below). Students can access this record in their high school account. If using option #1, you must have a cumulative unweighted 2.75 high school GPA or higher.

*Out-of-County Students: Students in Prince George’s County should contact aod@csmd.edu, and students in Anne Arundel County should contact Lee Desmarais.

Home-schooled and private school students should contact the CSM Enrollment Coordinator in their county to discuss placement options and requirements.

If you have taken either exam, attach a PDF of your official score report while completing the online Dual Enrollment Form, or email a PDF score report of your SAT or ACT scores to your CSM Enrollment Coordinator. Students can access these reports in their College Board or ACT accounts. If using option #2, you must have a cumulative unweighted 2.5 high school GPA or higher.

  • Submit SAT Score of 530 or higher in Math (for placement into MTH-0994, MTH-1010, and MTH-1015T)
  • Submit SAT Score of 570 or higher in Math (for placement into MTH-1115 or MTH-1120)
  • Submit SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing Test Score of 480 or higher
  • Submit ACT Score of 21 or higher in English and Reading
  • Submit ACT Score of 21-23 in Math (for placement into MTH-0994, MTH-1010, and MTH-1015T)
  • Submit ACT Score of 24 or higher in Math (for placement into MTH-1115 or MTH-1120)

Please note that if you wish to take a higher level Math course than your SAT/ACT scores demonstrate, you should take the Aleks math placement test.



4. Meet with an Enrollment Coordinator

After your application, dual enrollment form, and transcript have been received and processed, you will be contacted by your county's enrollment coordinator to schedule an appointment. During this appointment, you’ll be able to discuss your educational goals, register for classes, and make payment arrangements.

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

If you have any questions while completing the steps to enroll, please contact your county’s enrollment coordinator

Deadlines for Dual Enrollment on CSM Campuses

To participate in dual enrollment in one of the following semesters, please be sure to submit all required documentation before the given deadline.

  • July 15 for the fall semester
  • December 15 for the spring semester
  • April 15 for the summer session

Dual enrollment classes are offered in the high schools through an exciting partnership with the school or school district. The student will not need to come to the college campus for these classes. All instruction will take place in their high school classroom. Examples of these dual enrollment courses are Honors Composition and Rhetoric, Pre-Calculus, and Algebra III. This opportunity is not the same as the College Board's AP program.

1. Apply

Apply Online

Be sure to indicate on your application that you are interested in participating in the Dual Enrollment program. We encourage you to apply several weeks prior to the enrollment deadline so you have plenty of time to complete all steps. Deadlines for these class registrations are typically at the end of January.
 

2. Complete the Dual Enrollment Form

  • Complete the electronic Dual Enrollment form provided to you, which requires the student's signature and the parent's signature, and email it to aod@csmd.edu.  Forms are available from the high school teacher of the subject in which the student will be earning college credits.
  • Once this form is received, CSM will send it to the high school teacher for signature.  CSM will then register the student for the college credits once the form is received from the teacher.
  • The student will receive a registration confirmation via the email address provided on the student's CSM application with instructions on how to pay and request a transcript.  The student needs to have applied and provided their social security number on their application in order for their registration to be processed.

Please make sure that the student is monitoring the email address they included on their application.  Also, please be sure to use a personal email address and not a school email address when applying and emailing forms.

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