Dual Enrollment FAQs

First, talk with your guidance counselor to determine if this program is right for you. As a domestic dual enrollment student, you will need:

1. Complete our free online application
2. Request your high school/counselor send your official transcript to Michigan Tech Admissions.
3. Ask your high school to submit a letter on official letterhead to the Admissions Office at Michigan Tech stating your eligibility to participate in dual enrollment. The letter must include:
   1. School name, address, contact information
   2. Counselor name and contact information
   3. Date
   4. Student's first and last name
   5. Semester of enrollment
   6. District's financial responsibility (amount per course, total number of courses approved)
   7. Course information (name, CRN, meeting days and times).

Learn more about the application process online.

As a dual-enrolled student, you will see the Experience Tech fee on your bill. This $111 fee per semester provides unlimited free access to  Mont Ripley Ski Hill, intramural sports, Gates Tennis Center, Visual and Performing Arts events, athletic events, and Portage Lake Golf Course. 

Additional fees to consider include books and supplies, course and lab fees, parking, and transportation costs.

Yes, a very limited number of courses are offered online through Michigan Tech. Visit online courses for a full listing by semester. Online courses are offered through a browser-based platform in a real-time setting. To succeed in an online course, you must regularly attend class on the days and times offered. On-demand courses are not available at this time.

If you plan to take a math course, and have not yet taken the SAT or ACT or an AP test, you may need to take the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment. There is a nonrefundable $25 charge (subject to change) paid directly to ALEKS. Students must receive a qualifying score in order to enroll in a math course through dual enrollment. Learn more about the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment.

If you plan to continue your modern language studies, you must take the French, German, or Spanish placement test prior to registering for the course. The assessment is free and can be completed online. You must receive a qualifying score in order to enroll in a modern language course through dual enrollment. Learn more about the Modern Language Placement Test.

Once your application is complete, we will schedule your course(s) for you. When your schedule is ready, we will notify you by email. Your class schedule and semester bill will be available in your student portal (mtu.edu/experience). Copies of the schedule or bill are also available upon request.

Tuition for dual enrollment is based on a per-credit basis; additional required fees may be charged in addition to tuition. See our current rates online.

Dual-enrolled students are not eligible for financial aid.

Michigan Tech requires dual enrollment students to have a cumulative high school GPA of a 3.00 or higher.

Yes, if they meet the guidelines for the program. This benefit does not cover books, supplies, or fees. Your parent/guardian will need to complete the TRIP benefit form and submit it to the Benefits Office. Financial Services and Operations will adjust your bill after the form is processed. TRIP forms must be submitted by the dates listed below.

If you are considering enrolling at Michigan Tech as a full-time student after you graduate from high school, complete our free online application for admission as a first-year degree- seeking student. You will need to have your high school submit an updated transcript showing your grades through your junior year.

If you plan to dual enroll at Michigan Tech, make sure to have your application materials submitted to the Admissions Office by the dates listed below.

If you'll be commuting to campus, you must register your vehicle with the University before classes begin. Dual-enrolled students are eligible for a discounted price. Dual-enrolled students can purchase a commuter parking permit for $105 a year ($53 for spring semester only). Commuter lots include 10E, 17L, 24, 29, and 32.