The Dual Enrollment Program through the University of Nebraska Kearney allows high school students to obtain college credit for about one-third of the cost of actual tuition and fees. Classes will be taught at the high school by a high school instructor approved by UNK.
The credit earned is applied toward high school credit at your high school and college credit at UNK. The grades earned in Dual Enrollment courses may be the first college grades a student will receive. These grades become a permanent part of the student’s college academic record no matter what institution the student decides to attend after high school graduation.
Differences Between Dual Enrollment and Early Entry
Dual Enrollment
The Dual Enrollment Program through UNK allows high school students to obtain college credit for classes taught at the high school by a high school instructor approved by UNK. The credit earned is applied toward both the high school and UNK. The grades earned in dual enrollment courses become a permanent part of the student’s college academic record. The application and registration processes are coordinated through the high school counseling office and the UNK Office of Admissions. The application fee for dual enrollment admissions is $45.00.
All early entry/dual enrollment students may enroll for a maximum of eleven credit hours per semester and a total of 30 semester credit hours prior to completion of their high school requirements. Students attending dual enrollment courses must meet all prerequisite requirements for both the high school and UNK.
Early Entry
The University of Nebraska at Kearney encourages high school students whose maturity, achievement, aptitude, and goals warrant special consideration to seek early entry. The program provides an accelerated educational opportunity with UNK credit being granted. Acceptance is contingent upon a recommendation from a high school official. Students seeking early entry must complete the Application for Undergraduate Admission and submit the admissions application fee of $45.00.
Mission and Vision Statement
Mission
The Mission of UNK's Office of Dual Enrollment is to foster connection with Nebraska school teachers to provide Nebraska youth with opportunities to reduce the overall cost of a college education.
Vision
To successfully deliver high-quality undergraduate general education courses to a growing number of Nebraska students through secondary school instruction.
Contact
Joseph Taylor
Access Services Coordinator
CTR Library
taylorj7@unk.edu
308-865-8597
