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High School
Dual Enrollment
Earn college credit at a nationally recognized Catholic university while completing your high school graduation requirements.
16+
Age Requirement
$0
Tuition
8
Max Courses Total
July 31
Application Deadline
Get a Head Start on Your Future
At Ave Maria University, qualified high school students have the opportunity to enroll part-time while completing their high school graduation requirements — experiencing authentic Catholic higher education before they ever receive their diploma.
Eligibility
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Must maintain a grade of C or higher in all dual enrollment courses
- All eligibility questions reviewed by the Admissions Committee
Course Load
- Begin with one course per semester
- After earning a B+ or higher in at least one course, up to two courses per semester
- Must maintain a B or higher to continue taking two courses
- Maximum of eight (8) AMU courses total
Application & Enrollment
- Tuition-free for all dual enrollment students
- Applications must be submitted by July 31
- Students later seeking a degree must submit a new application
Why Dual Enrollment
Program Benefits
Tuition-free enrollment for all dual enrollment students
Strengthens college applications by demonstrating academic rigor and initiative
Eases the transition to full-time college study
Earn both high school graduation credit and transferable college credit simultaneously
Courses taught by AMU professors in actual university classrooms
Classes offered MWF (65 min) or TR (100 min), between 7:45 AM and 5:35 PM
Immersion in AMU's Catholic intellectual culture and university-level academic expectations
Exposure to college-level academic writing and seminar-style discussion
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Courses Offered
Courses are generally limited to the 200-level and below.
Standards
Academic Standards & Conduct
All dual enrollment students are held to the standards of the AMU Student Handbook and Honor Code.
Grades, attendance, and academic progress are reported on an ongoing basis.
Courses are generally limited to the 200-level and below; 300-level courses are not available to dual enrollment students.
Students registering for mathematics must complete the AMU math placement exam prior to enrollment.
Calendar
Key Dates
July 31
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted by this date.
Aug 14
Dual Enrollment Orientation
Friday, August 14, 2026 — 12:30–3:30 PM. Includes lunch for students and parents.
Aug 20
First Day of Classes
Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can dual-enrollment students take classes online?
Is there a registration deadline?
Do I have to complete the Math Placement Exam?
How many courses can I take?
What grade must I maintain?
Ready to Get Started?
Take the next step in your academic journey. Apply today — there's no enrollment fee, and our Admissions team is here to help.
Apply NowQuestions? Contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@avemaria.edu or (239) 280-2500