How do I apply for dual credit?
There are two ways to register for high school dual credit courses, depending on your prior participation in HSDC.
Method #1: Online Application
Use this method if you are:
- A first-time HSDC student
Students planning to register for courses at more than one university will indicate all universities they wish to take courses from when course information is filled out on the application. Students are limited to ONE online application in the application system. Students wishing to make changes to their courses after they submit their application may use the Add/Drop/Withdraw Form and submit it to the appropriate university or universities.
Apply online through the South Dakota Board of Regents.
Method #2: Continuing Registration Form
Use this method if you are:
- A student who has previously participated in HSDC with a South Dakota Board of Regents University.
Students will log into the application using their current university email address and password.
Apply online through Northern State University.
What’s Next?
Once you have completed the online application or continuing registration form, make sure your high school has submitted your supplemental application materials including:
- High school transcript
- ACT/SAT score report (if taken)*
*Registration for math will require placement via Math Index Score (ACT & GPA formula), Accuplacer, or Smarter Balanced. Registration for English will require placement via ACT/SAT subscore, Accuplacer, or Smarter Balanced. See BOR AAC Guideline 2.2.1A and BOR AAC Guideline 2.2.1B for more information.
Students that have a HS GPA will have their placement determined via the Challenge Index. The HS GPA must be 2.861 or higher for the student to potentially have a Challenge Index of 1150 (the minimum index needed for MATH 114) or higher.