Dual Credit

Students who take dual credit courses often have lower tuition. Taking college courses while still in high school allows you to have less student debt when you graduate with a two- or four-year degree.

Many students start college not knowing what they want to do when they graduate. This often means they change majors two or three times before graduating. Being able to try courses and possible career paths means you're less likely to change majors and more likely to graduate on time and with less student debt!

Going from high school into college is often intimidating. By taking courses in high school, you can use your current support systems and experience what a college course requires. This experience sets you up for success and a much easier transition!

Studies have found that students who complete college courses before graduating high school are far more likely to graduate from college.

Create or log into your admissions account here.

• Login to your admissions account and fill out the application. Please select the following:
  • Student Type: Dual Credit
  • Major: Non-Degree

• You have successfully submitted your application when you receive a 100% complete!

Fill out the Dual Credit Course Registration Form then turn it in to your high school teacher. A parent or guardian must sign the form to give you permission to enroll in the course and to show they understand the course has tuition and fees.

When your high school teacher has received all the forms from the class, they will submit them to dsu.early@dickinsonstate.edu.

View dual credit costs

Math and English courses require a qualifying placement score. You may submit ACT or SAT scores or complete the Accuplacer placement exam.

Students should have an application on file with Dickinson State University before scheduling their exam.

Schedule Accuplacer Exam

There is a $30 fee for each appointment to cover the cost of the exam and proctoring. Fee should be paid online here prior to the exam and a receipt shown at the time of exam.

BND Dual Credit and Early Entry Assistance

If you can’t afford to pay for dual credit courses, you can take out a student loan to cover the cost or apply for dual credit assistance offered by Bank of North Dakota (BND). You must meet these requirements to be eligible for dual credit assistance from BND:

• Be a North Dakota resident and current sophomore, junior or senior in high school.
• The school district superintendent or designee must approve of you taking the course. In most cases, you’ll visit with a guidance counselor or principal first.
• You need to qualify for the free or reduced-price lunch program.
• Complete a dual credit assistance application on PowerSchool under the ND Education Portal
• The 2025-26 application will be available on PowerSchool beginning July 1, 2025.

PDF applications will be available upon request for home-educated students and students at schools that don’t have PowerSchool access. Please contact BND to request the form.

Tuition and fees cost is based on the student’s high school. View cost information here.

Learn more about the cost to attend DSU. For questions, please contact the Early University Coordinator.

Payment can be made by:

• Campus Connection
  • Students will receive an email (to the email on file at time of application) to claim their account and access their Campus Connection account where they can view and pay their bill (see parent resources for accessing your student’s account by proxy). If the student does not receive an email to claim their account, they can contact us at dsu.early@dickinsonstate.edu for assistance.
• QuickPay
• Mail: Mail checks to:
  • DSU Business Affairs
    291 Campus Drive
    Dickinson, ND 58601

• In Person: We accept cash and check payments in the Business Affairs office in May Hall, room 109.

It is understood all DSU policies and procedures will be adhered to in regard to the due dates, late fees, attendance, dropping classes, or withdrawing to zero credits.