RU's Dual Enrollment Program overview
Rockhurst University’s Dual Enrollment Program offers current high school students the opportunity to take college courses taught by Rockhurst University faculty and earn college credit while completing their high school education. Most Dual Enrollment courses are offered asynchronously online, allowing students to complete coursework on their own schedule, with a few on-campus experiences throughout the semester. These on-campus experiences give students an opportunity to visit Rockhurst, experience a college environment, and engage with university faculty and resources.
Participation in the RU Dual Enrollment Program is available to students whose high schools have previously arranged for their students to participate in specific courses. Course availability and eligibility may vary by high school.
Dual Enrollment courses are equivalent to introductory college courses and are offered at a significantly reduced cost compared with standard undergraduate tuition. Students can earn college credit while getting a head start on their college coursework, with credits that may be transferable to other colleges and universities. Students should consult the institution they plan to attend regarding transferability of credits.
For more information about the RU Dual Enrollment Program, contact your high school’s designated Dual Enrollment contact or the Rockhurst University Dual Enrollment Coordinator.
RU's Dual Enrollment Program application and deadlines
The application window for fall 2026 courses is now open! Apply for dual enrollment.
Important deadlines
- First day of Fall 2026 classes: August 24, 2026
- Payment Deadline: October 23, 2026
If you have completed the RU Dual Enrollment Program application for the current semester, please check your email for the following important communications:
- A confirmation email of the course(s) you registered for
- An email containing a payment link
- Payment reminders every 10 days until the payment deadline or until payment has been received
RU's Dual Enrollment Program course offerings
For the current lineup of program courses, see our latest list of dual enrollment classes.
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 $160 per credit hour. All first-time RU Dual Credit Program students are also charged a one-time, non-refundable $60 matriculation fee.
Following submission of the RU Dual Enrollment Program application, a personalized payment link will be sent to the email address(es) provided on the application. Tuition and fees must be paid by the posted semester payment deadline.
If you need a payment extension or wish to establish an individualized payment plan, you must notify the Dual Credit Coordinator before the semester payment deadline. Requests made after the payment deadline may not be accommodated.
For alternative payment methods, including payment by check or 529 college savings plan, please contact the Dual Credit Coordinator before the payment deadline each semester to receive instructions on how to submit payment. This ensures payments are processed correctly and applied to the student’s account in a timely manner.
All RU Dual Credit Program students are eligible for a $500 renewable scholarship if they attend Rockhurst for their undergraduate degree.