Dual Credit Program

UNT currently offers an online dual credit program for participating high schools.  Dual credit is a process by which a high school student enrolls in a college course and receives simultaneous credit from both the college and high school. By participating in such programs, students get a head start on earning credits toward a college degree, save money on the cost of higher education, and enter the workforce sooner. 

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The Benefits

• Earn dual credit from a Tier One public research institution 
• Complete university coursework while still in high school
• Gain transferrable credit toward bachelor’s degrees 
• Receive discounted UNT tuition

Eligibility

Students eligible to enroll in dual credit courses must:

• attend a participating school or school district,
• have outstanding academic performance,
• obtain approval from their high school counselor, and
• demonstrate college readiness in reading, writing and math through an approved assessment. 

A list of assessments and the minimum scores required to demonstrate college readiness can be found on UNT's Texas Success Initiative website.

Dual credit students not meeting the college readiness requirement with a STAAR/EOC, PSAT, SAT or ACT exam score may take the Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2 (TSIA2).  UNT administers the TSIA2 at the testing center in Denton or virtually through remote proctoring.  Contact the UNT Testing Center for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Tuition & Fees

UNT offers reduced tuition and fees for dual credit courses.

• Tuition = $50 per credit hour
• Fees = $25 per credit hour

Cost of a Typical Three-Credit Hour Course

*does not include textbooks, supplies, or a one-time application fee of $75

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