Dual Credit is a statewide program by which eligible high school and home-schooled students can receive high school credits and college credits for taking approved college courses. If you wish to participate in the Dual Credit Program, you must first consult with your High School Counselor.
Check our Dual Credit Brochure for more information.
Applying & Registration
Students new to the program OR students who did not take classes the previous semester must complete the following:
- Download the forms in the Packet.
- Meet with your high school counselor for approval. Provide the Dual Credit packet for your counselor's signature, etc.
- Once these are signed and approved by the high school counselor, email the packet to NMSU-A Admissions or deliver it in person to NMSU-A Admissions in the NMSU-A Student Services building.
- Complete the Online Application.
- Current transcripts must be sent to NMSU-A from the high school.
**Incomplete forms will not be processed.
Important Note! If you drop or fail a Dual Credit course(s) it may affect your eligibility to receive future financial aid, including the Bridge and/or Lottery scholarship.
Student Account
(MyNMSU & Canvas)
New students must create a MyNMSU and Canvas account. MyNMSU is a records account that includes a student email. Canvas is the Learning Platform that gives access to classes.
Registration
- Download the forms in the Packet.
- Meet with your high school counselor for approval. Provide the Dual Credit packet for your counselor's signature, etc.
- Once these are signed and approved by the high school counselor, email the packet to NMSU-A Admissions or deliver it in person to NMSU-A Admissions in the NMSU-A Student Services building.
- Current transcripts must be sent to NMSU-A from the high school.
**Incomplete forms will not be processed.
