WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT?

Dual Credit was created for high school students to experience college level or CTE courses available through post-secondary schools. Enrolling in dual credit courses gives students the ability to receive both high school and college credit upon successful completion of the course. This type of experience has shown positive outcomes toward high school graduation and college enrollment throughout the country. CNM, UNM and IAIA offer dual credit courses to eligible APS students. Additionally, some high schools offer dual credit courses through CNM on their campuses. These courses are taught by a certified CNM instructor.  

ELIGIBILITY 

APS partners with CNM, UNM and IAIA to offer eligible students dual credit courses. This partnership includes APS policies and procedures related to dual credit. Each dual credit opportunity must be considered through APS requirements. Note that these are the only institutions who offer dual credit courses with APS. To be eligible for a CNM or UNM dual credit class a student must: 1. Be currently enrolled, at least half-time, in an APS high school, school of choice, or approved charter school. 2. Successfully completed Freshman or higher (for CNM) or Sophomore or higher (for UNM). a. You cannot qualify for dual credit as a reclassified student. 3. Be willing to follow the enrollment guidelines for CNM or UNM. 4. Complete and submit required paperwork. 5. Understand the difference between an approved course versus an unapproved course. If you have questions regarding APS’ Dual Credit policies, please visit our website APS Website and search for “Dual Credit”.

Disclaimer

 Tuition, Fees and Textbooks 

Under the dual credit program. Tuition and textbooks are generally covered as long as the courses is an approved course between APS, the high school and CNM. If the course is not approved an approved course, then student and/or families are responsible tuition, fees, uniform, textbook(s) and other costs associated with the courses if required. Also, students and families are responsible for any fees, uniforms, material and other costs if required. Please talk to the dual credit recruiter at either CNM or UNM dual recruiters to find out about specifics.

CNM Recruiters

Alexis Argumedo

Dual Credit Manager
alexis@cnm.edu
(505) 224-3977

Click here to make an appointment

Justin Moore

Dual Credit Specialist
justin@cnm.edu
(505) 224-4236

Click here to make an appointment

https://www.cnm.edu/depts/outreach/dual-credit

CNM IT Help Desk

505-224-4357

UNM Dual Coordinator

Email: dualcredit@unm.edu

Meet with us Virtually!

Dual Credit Virtual Office

Every Friday from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Located: University Advisement and Enrichment Center, room 170. Building 85  

https://goto.unm.edu/askdualcredit

Click here for "Zoom Drop In"

http://advisement.unm.edu/dual-credit/

Student's may register to be a dual credit student with CNM the summer following finishing their freshman year.

Students can register for a class that is a level 1000 and up. 

Student may have to take pre-requites in order to be able to go into a class they want.

To be able to take a math and/or English class. Students do need to take the accuplacer exam. This exam just lets the college know at what level the student can start at for either math and/or English. The exam does cost $25. To take the accuplacer online or in person for CNM click here: https://www.cnm.edu/depts/assessment-center/remote-and-in-person-testing

UNM's dual credit application opens up Monday, November 14th, 2022. 

Only Juniors and/or Seniors can apply.

• First time applicants must have high school flat/unweighted GPA of 2.5 to eligible to be admitted as a dual credit student to UNM.

• Please request your official high school transcript on parchment and have it sent to dualcredit@unm.edu . If you also took any Dual Credit classes at CNM please request your official CNM transcript be sent dualcredit@unm.edu.

• First time dual credit student may only take one class their first semester at UNM.

• Return UNM dual credit students, may return if they have at least a 2.0 GPA with UNM, they did not receive any "D's" or "F's", and/or "W" for Withdraw.

• Returning successful UNM dual credit students may also register for two classes. 

About the UNM Albuquerque/Main Dual Credit Program

The UNM Albuquerque/Main Dual Credit Program is a program designed provide high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credit while still enrolled in high school by taking University courses normally not offered at the high school.

Eligibility Criteria

Students are admitted to the UNM Dual Credit Program one semester at at time.  This means they must meet the eligibility requirements listed below, submit a complete application packet, and be accepted to the Dual Credit Program each semester for which they wish to participate.

• A current Master Agreement is in place between UNM Albuquerque/Main and your high school (or you are home schooled)

• High school junior or senior standing

• Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 (unweighted or flat GPA). 

• Minimum college GPA of 2.5 (for returning students to the UNM Dual Credit Program and/or for new students who have taken dual credit courses at other institutions).  Students with a UNM GPA of 2.5 -2.99 may take one course as a returning student.  Students with a UNM GPA of 3.0 or higher may take up to two courses as a returning student.

• Earned a "C" or better in all attempted college courses.  Students who earn grades of C-, D+, D, D-, F, NC, or W in any college courses are ineligible to continue in the UNM Albuquerque/Main Dual Credit Program.

• Minimum age of 16

The Benefits of Dual Credit:

• Tuition and general fees are waived (Note: All dual credit students are responsible for paying individual course fees out of pocket)

• School provides the textbooks (Note: Public schools only)

Click here for the steps on becoming an UNM Dual Credit Student, and for dates on the applications.

https://advisement.unm.edu/dual-credit/admissions-process.html

Questions regarding dual credit. Please contact UNM Dual Credit at, dualcredit@unm.edu