Dual Enrollment

The Dual Enrollment (DE) program at ECPI University provides eligible high school students with the opportunity to complete college-level courses while still attending high school. High school students who have demonstrated collegiate reading, writing, and math skills are screened and selected for the program. Written permission from the student’s legal guardian and principal is required prior to start. DE students may also be required to complete a readiness assessment prior to taking classes. In this program, students who successfully complete courses gain high school credits that meet their graduation requirements, as well as college credits that may apply to ECPI University’s programs of study. ECPI University does not guarantee the transferability of credit to another college or university.

All faculty who teach DE courses meet the same academic credentialing requirements as faculty who teach courses for ECPI University. The DE courses are equivalent to other instruction offered by the university, including course objectives, components of the syllabi, level and rigor of content, assessment of student learning outcomes, textbooks, and other resources. DE courses utilize a Learning Management System (LMS) that includes resources embedded within the course modules. 

DE students are selected by their high school and are enrolled at ECPI University as “Non-Degree Seeking” (NDS) students, meaning students are enrolled in a course but have not been accepted into a degree program. ECPI awards credit upon successful completion. Courses with a “C” or higher may be applied to a related ECPI program. Permanent records and transcripts are maintained by ECPI University.

DE students have access to the same academic and student support resources as any ECPI University student. In addition, library and other learning resources are provided through the LMS and the ECPI University campus.