Dual Enrollment

To enroll in a university-level course at Coppin State, a high school student must

• Be a 10th, 11th, or 12th grader on the first day of the semester in which the course is offered.
• Have an articulated plan for high school and university attendance which will include all courses required for high school graduation with time remaining in the schedule to include university courses.
• Maintain a 2.5 high school cumulative grade point average. And/or recommendation by school counselor/administration if scholar has extenuating circumstances.
• Be enrolled in a Maryland public or private high school.
• Have the full consent of guidance counselor/school administrator to register for university courses.
• Have the full consent of parent/guardian to participate.
• Receive a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in each course attempted to remain eligible for dual enrollment participation for the following semester.
• It is highly recommended that scholars consider taking one of the first following eight classes: COSC 199, ECON 103, IDIS 103, PHIL 103, SOCI 201, HEED 101, HEED 105, SPCH105, THEA 211

Exceptions (under special circumstances):

• Dual Enrollment scholars who are enrolled in a public or private school, or equivalent, and who do not meet the requirements above, but whose academic achievements have been clearly exceptional during their last three term(s), with a term grade point average of a 2.5, may be admitted on a case-by-case basis. These academic achievements may be documented through assessment testing, administration recommendation letter or other means deemed necessary by the appropriate Dual Enrollment Liaison.

Program Regulations

1. Dual Enrollment (DE) scholars are subject to all Policies and Procedures as well as Academic Regulations and Standards of Coppin State University.
2. Coppin State University reserves the right to make the final decision on admission. Final decisions will rest with the university in accordance with the policy, guidelines, and procedures for admissions.
3. Dual Enrollment scholars generally enroll in one (1) to two (2) courses each term, during fall and spring semesters and up to two (2) courses during each summer session. The university makes the final decision on enrollment.
4. Scholars seeking to take more courses per term may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
5. Scholars from Baltimore City Public Schools and Coppin Academy High School may enroll in dual enrollment courses at no cost to the student, parent, or school. Books are paid by Baltimore city public schools for Baltimore city public schools scholars only. Scholars are responsible for purchasing any required textbooks, materials and supplies associated with their registered course(s).
6. All Dual Enrollment scholars seeking any accommodations for assessment testing, or a university course must be registered through Student Accessibility Programs and Services regardless of their status at the high school level. Accommodations at the university level may vary from those provided through the K-12 schools. Documentation should be submitted at least six (6) weeks prior to testing and/or the start of the semester to ensure timely services.
7. Earned university credit may be used to fulfill the credit requirement for the HS diploma, as outlined by the Maryland Department of Education (COMAR 13A.03.02).
8. Continued eligibility to participate in the Dual Enrollment Program is contingent upon successful completion with a minimum grade of "C" or better in previous university course(s). Scholars who withdraw with a “W” on their transcript may also be ineligible for future participation.
9. Scholars must continue to meet the Dual Enrollment standards and follow the same procedures for enrollment. Scholars must also satisfy any outstanding financial obligations prior to enrollment.
10. All appropriate approvals and supporting documents must be received and verified prior to a student obtaining permission to enroll.
11. High school scholars cannot register themselves and must be registered through the dual enrollment office.

Spring 2024

Summer 2024

Fall 2024

1. Apply for admission at https://www.coppin.edu/apply. Select “Non Degree Seeking” for Application Type
2. Satisfy one of the admission requirements
   • Have a 2.5 cumulative, unweighted high school GPA (Recommendation by school counselor and/or administration, or a 11th/12th grade student with three semester term GPA of a 2.5 or better can be recommendation by school counselor/administration), or
   • Take CSU’s math placement test (if taking university level math course)
3. Complete New Scholar Orientation either at high school or a virtual session.
4. Schedule mid-semester appointment with the Dual Enrollment Liaison for advisement on degree and/or certificate requirements, if needed.
5. Complete the Concurrent Enrollment Form
   • Traditional, face-to-face in 5-to-15-week formats
   • Remote, which meets at scheduled times.
   • Hybrid, which combines face-to-face and online, in 5-to-15-week formats.
   • Online, after a scholar has successfully earned six credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 at CSU
   • Scholars may not take developmental courses.
6. Submit required documents to the Dual Enrollment Program Liaison to receive registration approval.
7. Registration for approved courses is done through the Dual Enrollment Program Liaison.
8. All final registered scholars verification list will be sent to the Bursar Office by the Dual Enrollment Program Liaison.
9. The Dual Enrollment Program Liaison will obtain Coppin State University scholar ID for schools and order textbooks (if needed). Textbook information is available at campus bookstores or http://www.coppinstatebookstore.com.

• Submit completed Concurrent Enrollment Form to the Dual Enrollment Liaison via email or in-person.
• Register for approved courses.

• To help focus on a career area that matches interests in high school.
• To help set goals and discover classes necessary to achieve those goals.
• To create career awareness and encourage planning for post-secondary education and opportunities.
• To provide knowledge that relates your high school education to the world after graduation.

• The Dual Enrollment Program Liaison and scholar will research various career fields.
• Academic advisors, Dual Enrollment Program Liaison, school counselor, parents, and teachers will assist with this process.
• You can complete the self-assessment in through your respective high school.