RU Dual Credit Program Program FAQs

Save time. Save money. Earning college credit in high school allows you more flexibility and opportunities at the college you decide to attend. Here's how:

1. Academic Advancement: RU Dual Credit Program courses in high school are equivalent to introductory college courses. You may be able to skip some of your introductory courses once you start college. Taking these courses now can allow you to pursue higher-level courses sooner, particularly in areas of interest.

2. Cost Savings and Scholarship Opportunities: RU Dual Credit Program tuition is significantly lower than the tuition for on-campus courses in college. When you earn college credits in high school, it can reduce the overall cost of your college degree. You may also accelerate your degree program, which could allow you to graduate early, thus saving on tuition, fees, textbooks, living expenses, etc. All RU Dual Credit Program students are eligible for a $500 renewable scholarship if they attend Rockhurst for their undergraduate degree.

3. College Readiness: RU Dual Credit Program courses are a partnership between your high school and Rockhurst University. This partnership guarantees that the coursework being taught through the program meets college standards. Having college-level coursework experience will allow you to "ease" into the college transition.

RU Dual Credit Program enrollment is a "special, non-degree seeking" registration. While RU Dual Credit Program courses earn Rockhurst University credit, a student interested in enrolling full-time at the university should contact the Office of Admission at 816-501-4100 or email them directly at admission@rockhurst.edu. 

While RU Dual Credit Program courses are transferable to most colleges and universities, it is important to note that each institution has its own policies on the acceptance of credits and how they might apply to a degree program. We recommend contacting the college you plan to attend or consulting the college catalog to determine your college's transfer policy.

Each student earning credits in an RU Dual Credit Program course through Rockhurst University will have their credits shown on an official transcript. Credits will be posted each term you are enrolled, complete payment, and earn credits in an ACCP course. For an official transcript to be sent to another college or university electronically, visit studentclearinghouse.org. When asked for your SSN or student ID, provide your SSN. There is a $10 fee for each transcript sent. 

Final transcripts are usually ready by the end of May/ early June at the conclusion of an academic year. You can order your transcript now through studentclearinghouse.org and select the "Hold for Grades" option. This will send your request to our Registrar's Office now, but they will wait until final grades are posted to send it to the institution you selected.

"If you are taking a two-semester sequence, for example, English 1110 and 1120, enrolling in the first semester does not obligate you to take the second. At the same time, enrolling in the first semester does not automatically enroll you in the second semester. Suppose you wish to receive credit for a second course in College Composition, French, Spanish, Latin, or History. In that case, you must register for that course during the Spring registration period as well. Registration for these courses must be completed by the announced deadline each semester to ensure enrollment.  

Mathematics and Science courses are year-long courses. Registration is required during the fall semester, but no re-registration is required during the spring semester.

For some courses, such as modern language or history courses, it is possible to enroll in the second semester, although you did not enroll in the first, with your high school instructor’s approval.

However, it is not possible to enroll in the second semester of College Composition without having taken the first semester for college credit. Receiving college credit for the first semester of College Composition is a prerequisite for registering for the second semester. If you have questions about prerequisites, contact the RU Dual Credit Program Coordinator.

If you have spoken with your instructor and determined that it would be in your best interest to withdraw from RU Dual Credit Program enrollment, contact the RU Dual Credit Program Coordinator. Your high school instructor cannot withdraw you from Rockhurst University. You must withdraw while the course is still active and before grades are awarded. At that point, you will be unenrolled from the course through Rockhurst University and will not receive dual credit. Withdrawal from the RU Dual Credit Program does not affect your high school enrollment. If you withdraw from your high school course, you must also withdraw from Rockhurst University by contacting the Coordinator. 

There is a set payment deadline determined each semester by the Coordinator. This deadline will be posted under "RU Dual Credit Program Application and Deadlines" at the start of each semester, along with being communicated directly to students and high school instructors. If an RU Dual Credit Program payment is not submitted by the deadline indicated, the student will be unenrolled from the course at RU and will not receive college credit.

If you are unsure if you have an account balance, please contact the Coordinator at Rockhurst University.