Advanced Study and Dual Credit Programs

Talk to Us About Earning Dual High School and College Credit

Get a jump start on your college career! Marian University's Advanced Study and Dual Credit Programs provide you with an excellent opportunity to earn college credit before you finish high school.

• Our rigorous, college-level courses enable you to simultaneously earn BOTH high school and college credit.
• By taking advanced study or dual-credit courses in high school, you'll have fewer courses to complete toward earning your college degree.
  
• You'll also save money on tuition expenses with our discounted tuition rates for advanced study and dual-credit students!

How Does it Work?

The credits you earn will transfer toward an associate's or bachelor's degree at Marian University. In most cases, they will also transfer to other colleges.

• Credits earned from Marian University are generally accepted in transfer by other colleges and universities provided you receive a grade of C or higher for each course you take.
• Each college has different guidelines, however. There is no guarantee that your credits will transfer toward a degree from every university to which you might apply in the future.

If you are admitted to our Advanced Study or Dual Credit Programs, you agree to abide by all university policies and procedures, including those for tuition and fee payment. Enrolling in this program does not commit you to attend Marian University after you finish high school.

What's the Difference Between Advanced Study and Dual Credit?

The Advanced Study Program allows you to take in-person college courses at one of our Indiana campus locations.  The Dual Credit Program offers Marian University coursework within your high school during the regular school day. 

What are the Application Due Dates?

Advanced Study Program (coursework completed on campus)

Dual Credit Program (coursework completed at your high school)

What Are the Admission Criteria and Who is Eligible?

To be admitted to Marian University's Advanced Study or Dual Credit Programs, you must:

1. Have completed your sophomore year and be a current junior or senior in high school who has not graduated
2. Be under the age of 19
3. Have a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA  (Advanced Study Program only)
4. Obtain a grade of C or higher in your first enrolled course in order to continue in the program and take courses in subsequent semesters
5. Be current on all tuition payments and not have any outstanding bills

NOTE: Students may take up to 36 hours of advanced study or dual credit courses at Marian University.  

How Do You Apply?

If you are ready to get started, the first step is to apply for admission. 

1. Go to marian.edu/apply and under the Non-Degree Applications section, select High School Dual-Credit Courses.
2. Create an account and indicate your intent to enroll as a High School Dual Credit Program student.
3. Once your account is created, click on Create a New Application.  Verify all pre-populated information and complete any missing information before submitting the application.
4. Upload a copy of your high school transcript to the university application portal.  Required supplemental items will be specified under Supplemental Items & Documents within your application portal.  
   • Your high school transcript must reflect:
     • your full name and date of birth
     • the name of the school issuing the coursework and credit
     • individual courses completed and the earned grade for each course
     • a cumulative GPA
     • include all completed coursework to date (a minimum of freshmen through sophomore years required)
       

How Much Does It Cost? 

Tuition rates for high school students interested in the Advanced Study or Dual Credit Programs are offered at a discount. The cost is $25 per credit hour, which means a standard three-credit Advanced Study or Dual Credit Program course costs $75. Students may take up to 36 hours of dual credit courses at Marian University.

• Tuition rates are set annually and are subject to change. Any student with an unpaid balance will not be permitted to register for future courses.

Direct questions about billing and payment to our Business Office at busoff@marian.edu or (317) 955-6020.

Who Should I Contact?

Indianapolis Campus
Office of Undergraduate Admission
(317) 955-6300
advancedstudy@marian.edu

Plymouth, Indiana Campus
Office of Admission
(574) 936-8898 x330
AdmissionsMUAC@marian.edu