RU Dual Enrollment Program overview
Rockhurst University's Dual Enrollment Program offers courses for current high school students on Rockhurst's campus, taught by Rockhurst University faculty for college credit. Being on Rockhurst's campus will allow students to get a glimpse into the college experience while unlocking access to all of RU's student resources. Students can only register if their high school has previously made arrangements for the course(s).
The RU Dual Enrollment Program coursework is equivalent to introductory college courses but is offered at a significantly lower cost. This program allows students to get a jump start on their college coursework, as these courses are highly transferable to many colleges and universities.
For more information about the RU Dual Enrollment Program, contact your high school's dual credit coordinator or the Rockhurst University Coordinator.
RU Dual Enrollment Program application and deadlines
The application window for Spring 2026 dual enrollment courses is now closed. The deadline to submit payment is February 20, 2026.
Following the completion of the application, students receive email communication from Rockhurst University for the next steps. If you have completed the ADV application, please check your email for the following communication:
- A confirmation email of the course(s) you registered for
- An email from the RU Dual Credit/Enrollment Programs Coordinator with your RU student ID number and instructions on how to set up your Rockhurst credentials
- An email containing a payment link
RU Dual Enrollment Program course offerings
We currently offer NUR 1100- Nursing Exploration, which is designed for students to discover and examine the nursing profession, including specific roles and responsibilities. This is a two-credit-hour course that has both online and in-person lab components that will be held on RU's campus.
Other RU Dual Enrollment Program courses that are currently offered are:
- Introduction to Psychology
- Making History: Modern Worlds
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Calculus I
If you are a high school student interested in taking a course on Rockhurst's campus that may not be offered at your high school, contact the Coordinator to discuss the possibility.
Cost, bill pay, & scholarship opportunity
RU Dual Enrollment Program courses are currently offered at just $160 per credit hour. There is a one-time, non-refundable $60 matriculation fee for all first-time RU Dual Enrollment Program students.
Following the completion of the RU Dual Enrollment Program application, a payment link will be sent to the email address(es) provided. Please contact the Coordinator for alternative payment methods.
There is a set payment deadline determined each semester by the RU Dual Enrollment Program Coordinator. This deadline will be posted under "RU Dual Enrollment Program Application and Deadlines" at the start of each semester, along with being communicated directly to students via email. If an RU Dual Enrollment Program payment is not submitted by the deadline indicated, a hold will be placed on the student's account, restricting them from enrolling in future terms at RU and from obtaining their official RU transcript.
All Rockhurst University RU Dual Enrollment Program students are eligible for a $500 renewable scholarship if they attend Rockhurst for their undergraduate degree.