Congratulations! Taking a college course while in high school has many benefits, most importantly, helping you become more prepared for the academic expectations of college.
Dual enrollment courses have been identified by your school district as having a higher level of academic rigor and TCNJ agrees! Therefore, we are awarding you TCNJ credit for coursework completed throughout the academic year.
Credits are transferrable to other higher education institutions – saving valuable time and money.
Dual Enrollment Process:
- Enroll in the course at your high school that is approved for Dual Enrollment.
- Register and pay for TCNJ credits by the deadline. You must register and pay separately for each course.
- Participate and excel in your high school course. Be sure to complete all assignments and meet all attendance requirements throughout the school year. Students need to earn a grade of C or higher to earn TCNJ credit.
- Transcripts are available after August 1st. Our Transcript page will provide more direction.
A few things to know:
- Students who register for TCNJ credits will be enrolled as non-matriculating TCNJ students, enabling them access to TCNJ library services. This benefit will not be available until after Jan. 2026.
- Students applying to TCNJ will have their application fee waved ($65).
- Grades earned in dual enrollment courses are included in the GPA calculation for future TCNJ students.
- Dual Enrolled course equivalencies in a content area are subject to change. Credit is granted at the discretion of the department.