Dual Credit for High School Students
Dual Credit & Early College Start Program
The Missouri Valley College Dual Credit/Early College Start Program gives students an opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school.

Jump Start Your Future!
Are you a high school student looking to save time and money on college? The Dual Credit/Early College Start Program at Missouri Valley College (MVC) gives you the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school!
Why Choose Dual Credit at MVC?
Save Money
Missouri Valley College will provide scholarships to reduce tuition costs to $85.00 per credit hour.
Get Ahead
Earn college credits, or even an associates degree, while meeting your high school requirements.
Seamless Transfer
Credits transfer easily to many accredited colleges and universities.
Career-Ready Skills
Gain valuable experience for college or the workforce.
Who Can Enroll?
High school students (including homeschool students) who meet eligibility requirements are welcome and encouraged to enroll. We offer core academic courses and career-focused Associate degree programs to fit your goals.
Flexible Learning Options
Online Courses
Multiple courses are available online.
MVC Campus
Students may take courses at the Missouri Valley College campus.
High School Courses
Dual credit courses may also be available at your high school.
Program Highlights
- Courses vary in length from 7.5 weeks to 15 weeks to a full year.
- Six start dates are available each academic year.
- Begin your college journey before graduation.
Admission Requirements
Junior or senior students who will be in the 11th or 12th grade when a course begins are eligible to apply for admission to the MVC Dual Credit/Early College Start Program. Students who will be in the 10th grade when a course begins may also be considered in special circumstances with approval from the HS principal, HS guidance counselor, and parent or legal guardian.
Application
Complete our free application for admission…
…and, the dual credit entrollment form.
If a printable form is preferred click here.
Transcript
Submit your high school transcript. A minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent is required.
Course Offerings
Please see the Course Offering Schedule for the term in which you would like to enroll, and the Academic Catalog for course descriptions and prerequisites.
Course Offering Schedule
Find start dates, course lengths, and availability for the term you’d like to enroll in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dual credit students may enroll in any 100- or 200-level course as long as any course prerequisites have been met. Please see the Course Offering Schedule for the term in which you would like to enroll, and the Academic Catalog for course descriptions and prerequisites.
Only senior students may take classes on the MVC campus. Exceptions for juniors may be granted with special circumstances and approval from their principal, parent/guardian, and the MVC Vice President of Academic Affairs. Students attending classes on the MVC campus are considered commuter students and must arrange their own transportation.
Students taking courses on the MVC campus or online will follow the Missouri Valley College Academic Calendar. Course start and end dates can also be found in the Course Offering Schedule.
Students are limited to seven (7) credits per semester or fourteen (14) credits per academic year unless approved for an overload by the MVC Vice President of Academic Affairs.
To enroll in one or more courses, please contact your MVC advisor. Returning students with outstanding balances or unreturned library books will not be allowed to re-enroll until all fees are paid and/or books are returned.
- Confirm your enrollment by visiting your Self-Service Portal.
- Log in to Canvas using your MOVAL credentials (the same credentials you use to access your MOVAL email account). Canvas is where you will find specific information about your course, including the syllabus and instructor contact information. Canvas is also where you will be able to track your grades.
- Visit MyMoval and select “Student Books” to see required texts for your course(s).
Advising: Dual credit students are assigned to the counselor or designee at their high schools in conjunction with the MVC Dual Credit Coordinator.
Disability Services: Accommodations for dual credit students are provided through the high school and according to the student’s individual education plan (IEP). Students need to follow the school’s process for identifying and setting up accommodations. Online students and high school students who take classes on campus should contact the MVC Disabilities Coordinator.
All students have live and virtual access to MVC’s Murrell Library & Academic Support Center.
Links to additional support services are included in all MVC courses. The academic advisor/dual credit coordinator serves as a liaison between dual credit students and MVC offices, resources, and opportunities.
Missouri Valley College will provide scholarships to reduce tuition costs to $85.00 per credit hour.
Students must acquire their own textbooks and materials. Required texts and materials for courses offered online or at the MVC campus can be found on the College Bookstore website.
A $25.00 technology fee applies to all online courses.
Tuition must be paid before the first day of the term in which the course is offered.
The following forms of payment are acceptable: Cash, Check, Credit/Debit Cards (service fees apply), and Wire Transfer.
Payment can be made online, in the Business Office, or mailed to:
Missouri Valley CollegeBusiness Office
500 E College St
Marshall, MO 65340
Payments are always due by the first day of classes each semester for students that choose the semester pay plan. Please include your Student ID# with all payments.
Receipts will be given for all payments made in person to the Business Office, and are available upon request for payments received through the mail. There is a $30.00 charge for all returned payments.
For assistance, please contact the MVC Business Office: (660) 831-4106
A student may drop or add a class within the first week of the course with no penalty. Consult the Academic Calendar for drop/add deadlines. Drop/Add Forms require the signatures of the Missouri Valley College Dual Credit Program Coordinator and the High School Principal.
Withdrawal deadlines for online and on-campus courses can be found in the Academic Calendar. Students may withdraw from a year-long course offered at a high school through the fourteenth (14th) week of the academic year, starting from the College’s first day of classes. Withdrawal from school also means withdrawal from all courses.
15-Week Semester Courses and Year-Long Courses: During the 1st week until the last day to drop/add — 100% refund of tuition; during the 2nd week — 60% refund; during the 3rd week — 40% refund; during the 4th week — 20% refund; after the 4th week there is no refund. Applies to courses delivered online, at the MVC campus, or at your high school.
7.5-Week Courses: During the 1st week until the last day to drop/add — 100% refund of tuition; during the 2nd through 3rd week — 50% refund; during the 4th week and beyond there is no refund. Applies to courses delivered online, at the MVC campus, or at your high school.
Yes, admitted high school students who register for MVC courses may request an MVC student photo ID and activity card. This grants access to the college library and free admission to MVC sports events and artistic performances. Contact the MVC Office of Information Technology Services for assistance.
Yes. Missouri Valley College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Courses may or may not satisfy requirements at other institutions. Students should consult the catalog of their intended college. However, all classes count toward the MVC general education core and/or program-specific requirements. A course grade of “D” may not transfer to other institutions.
Upon completion of a course of study, the return of all College library books or fines paid, and the full payment of related fees, the course name and number, grade, and credits earned will be placed on a regular Missouri Valley College transcript. This transcript may be forwarded to other colleges/universities upon request and payment of a transcript fee to the Missouri Valley College Registrar.