Dual Credit Requirements

What You Need to Know

Dual Credit lets you earn college credits while still in high school! Here’s what you need to get started:

Kentucky State Dual Credit Requirements

• Be Enrolled in High School – Must be at a participating high school or meet homeschool eligibility.
• Meet College Admission Standards – The University reviews GPA, academics, and test scores
• Take Placement Tests – Some courses require assessments to demonstrate readiness.
• Submit Applications – Complete your college application and Dual Credit enrollment form.
• Provide Documentation (Homeschoolers) – Submit a transcript verifying grade level.

Bellarmine University Dual Credit Requirements

To participate in Bellarmine’s Dual Credit Program, you must:

• Apply for Admission – Submit the Bellarmine Dual Credit application online. It’s quick, easy, and completely free—no application fee required!
• Get Counselor Approval – High school students need counselor approval.
• Meet Academic Standards – 2.5 GPA unweighted (3.0 for homeschoolers) and placement requirements.
• Complete Prerequisites – Some courses require specific coursework.
• Enroll in Eligible Courses – Choose from approved Dual Credit classes.
• Submit the Disclosure Form – Required for participation.
• Manage Scholarship Preferences – Log into KHEAA and designate Bellarmine as your scholarship recipient.
• Complete the Dual Credit Pre-Orientation – Required before finalizing enrollment.
• Complete the Dual Credit Orientation – After being admitted to the Dual Credit Institute, you must complete the full orientation before starting classes.

Important: Dual Credit is only available while you’re enrolled in high school. Seniors cannot enroll after graduation.

Enrollment Standards

Bellarmine continues to require a baseline GPA of 2.5 set by the state and the recommendation of a high school counselor to be eligible for dual credit. The faculty may set a higher standard for specific courses to ensure that students will be successful. Adopted standards as of May 2025 are below.

GPA Requirements

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