Dual Credit & Early College Start
Start college before you graduate.
Save time and money on college. With Missouri Valley’s Dual Credit and Early College Start Program, you can earn college credit while you’re still in high school.
Questions about dual credit?
Contact our dual credit team for help with eligibility, enrollment, and courses.
By the numbers
College credit made affordable.
Earn real college credit at a fraction of the usual cost, on a schedule that fits.
Why choose dual credit
Jump-start your future.
High school students, including homeschool students, who meet eligibility requirements are welcome to enroll in core academic courses and career-focused associate degree programs.
Save money
Missouri Valley provides scholarships that reduce tuition to $85 per credit hour.
Get ahead
Earn college credits, or even an associate degree, while meeting your high school requirements.
Transfer your credits
Credits can transfer to many accredited colleges and universities, and every course counts toward a Missouri Valley degree.
Build career-ready skills
Gain valuable experience that prepares you for college or the workforce.
Flexible learning options
Learn where it works for you.
Courses range from 7.5 weeks to 15 weeks to a full year, with six start dates each academic year.
Online
Take courses online from anywhere. A $25 technology fee applies to online courses.
On the Missouri Valley campus
Seniors may take classes on campus in Marshall. Juniors may be approved in special circumstances. On-campus students are commuters and arrange their own transportation.
At your high school
Dual credit courses may also be offered right at your high school.
Admission requirements
Who can apply.
Students who will be in the 11th or 12th grade when a course begins are eligible to apply.
Students who will be in the 10th grade may be considered in special circumstances with approval from their high school principal, guidance counselor, and parent or legal guardian.
Step 1
Apply
Complete the free application for admission and the dual credit enrollment form (PDF) (opens in a new tab).
Step 2
Send your transcript
Submit your high school transcript. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent, is required. Students with a GPA of 2.70 to 2.99 may be accepted if their principal or guidance counselor submits a letter requesting an exception.
Course offerings
Choose your courses.
Check the schedule for your term and the catalog for course details.
Course Offering Schedule
Find start dates, course lengths, and availability for the term you’d like to enroll in.
Academic Catalog
Review course descriptions and prerequisites before you enroll. Dual credit students may take any 100- or 200-level course once prerequisites are met.
Frequently asked questions
Get answers.
Everything you need to know about enrolling, costs, and policies.
What courses are available to me?
Dual credit students may enroll in any 100- or 200-level course as long as prerequisites have been met. See the Course Offering Schedule for your term and the Academic Catalog for descriptions and prerequisites.
Only seniors may take classes on the Missouri Valley campus. Juniors may be approved in special circumstances by their principal, parent or guardian, and the Missouri Valley Vice President of Academic Affairs. Students attending on campus are commuter students and must arrange their own transportation.
When do courses begin and end?
Students taking courses on campus or online follow the Missouri Valley Academic Calendar. Start and end dates are also listed in the Course Offering Schedule.
What is the maximum number of credits I can take?
Students may take up to 7 credits per semester or 14 credits per academic year, unless the Vice President of Academic Affairs approves an overload.
How do I enroll in a course?
Contact your Missouri Valley advisor to enroll in one or more courses. Returning students with outstanding balances or unreturned library books can’t re-enroll until fees are paid and books are returned.
I just enrolled. What now?
1. Confirm your enrollment in the Self-Service Portal.
2. Log in to your online classroom with your MOVAL email credentials to find your syllabus, instructor contact information, and grades.
3. Visit MyMoval and select “Student Books” to see required texts.
All students must complete a final exam or other evaluation, which is graded by the instructor and may affect the final grade.
What support is available?
Advising: Dual credit students work with their high school counselor or designee along with the Missouri Valley Dual Credit Coordinator, who connects students with university offices, resources, and opportunities.
Disability services: Accommodations for courses at your high school are provided through the high school according to your IEP. Online students and students taking classes on campus should contact Missouri Valley’s Disabilities Coordinator.
All students have in-person and virtual access to the Murrell Library & Academic Support Center.
How much does dual credit cost?
Missouri Valley provides scholarships that reduce tuition to $85 per credit hour. Students buy their own textbooks and materials, and a $25 technology fee applies to all online courses.
When is tuition due, and how can I pay?
Tuition is due before the first day of the term. Payment may be made by cash, check, credit or debit card (service fees apply), or wire transfer, online, in the Business Office, or by mail to:
Missouri Valley University
Business Office
500 East College Street
Marshall, MO 65340
Include your student ID number with all payments. A $30 fee applies to returned payments. Questions? Call the Business Office at 660-831-4106.
What is the drop/add policy?
You may drop or add a class within the first week of the course with no penalty. Check the Academic Calendar for deadlines. Drop/add forms require signatures from the Missouri Valley Dual Credit Program Coordinator and your high school principal.
What is the withdrawal policy?
Withdrawal deadlines for online and on-campus courses are in the Academic Calendar. Students may withdraw from a year-long course at a high school through the 14th week of the academic year, counting from the university’s first day of classes. Withdrawing from school means withdrawing from all courses.
Will tuition be refunded if I withdraw?
15-week and year-long courses: 100% refund through the drop/add deadline in week 1; 60% in week 2; 40% in week 3; 20% in week 4; no refund after week 4.
7.5-week courses: 100% refund through the drop/add deadline in week 1; 50% in weeks 2 and 3; no refund in week 4 or later.
These policies apply to courses online, on campus, or at your high school, and to all withdrawals, including voluntary, behavioral, medical, and financial withdrawals.
Can I get a Missouri Valley student ID?
Yes. Admitted high school students registered for Missouri Valley courses may request a student photo ID and activity card, which provides library access and free admission to Missouri Valley sports events and performances. Contact the Office of Information Technology Services for help.
Is Missouri Valley accredited?
Yes. Missouri Valley University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Will my credits transfer?
Courses may or may not meet requirements at other institutions, so check the catalog of the college you plan to attend. All courses count toward Missouri Valley’s general education core or program requirements. A grade of D may not transfer.
How do I get my transcript?
After you complete a course, return any library books or pay fines, and pay all related fees, your course, grade, and credits are placed on an official Missouri Valley transcript. It can be sent to other colleges upon request for a fee through the Office of the Registrar.
Don’t wait until graduation.
Get a head start on your degree or career with Missouri Valley’s Dual Credit Program.