DUAL CREDIT

Bozeman High School students have the opportunity to take dual credit courses as a result of the partnership between BHS and Gallatin College-MSU. Dual credit courses complement a student’s high school experience and prepare them for post-secondary education, particularly within the Montana University System (MUS).

How much do dual credit classes cost? One-Two-Free offers two tuition free dual enrollment courses, up to six credits, from participating Montana University System colleges to all eligible high school students. The classes can be on-campus, online, or in your high school. Please scroll down for more information on One-Two-Free.

What type of students should take dual credit classes? Students need not be top academic performers but must be academically strong, hardworking, and focused. These classes are recommended for students capable of college level coursework. 

When do I enroll? Students opt in for college credit in each class by filling out an application for dual enrollment, a registration form, and a release of information form. Gallatin College’s Dual Enrollment Coordinator conducts enrollment sessions in class for each dual enrollment class. All forms and instructions for how to fill them out can be found online at http://gallatin.montana.edu/programs/dual/. Students can also schedule a time to meet with the Dual Enrollment Coordinator at BHS to discuss enrollment options. 

How does this credit get recorded? Are these credits transferable? Dual enrollment courses are recorded on a Montana University System transcript. Students should be mindful that their classes will be maintained on a permanent record and attempt only courses they feel capable of passing (C- or better). A failing grade on a transcript from a dual enrollment course can negatively impact college admissions applications. These credits are fully transferable in the Montana University System. Students who attend colleges or universities other than MSU should request an MSU transcript be sent to the other institution to receive credit for the course. They should also retain a copy of the course syllabus to demonstrate equivalency to the accepting college. If you have questions about how a particular course may count towards a Montana University System program/degree, or any questions about the Dual Enrollment program, please contact Gallatin College’s Dual Enrollment Program Manager at (406) 994-2646 or dual-gallatincollege@montana.edu.

What options are there for earning college credit while at BHS? 

In-school course options: These classes are actual college courses taught in the high school. Courses may be taught by a BHS instructor, an MSU or Gallatin College instructor, or team taught. These courses count towards high school graduation and also qualify for college credit. 

Gallatin College course options: BHS juniors and seniors with a dual enrollment application on file with Gallatin College may register to take college courses for credit for the dual credit rate ($54.48 per credit with no fees) when open seats are available in the classes. 

Online course options: The online course request portal (see below) breaks courses into content areas and gives sample classes typically offered online. Students that are interested in a class in that area submit a course request. The request goes to colleges that typically offer online courses in that area via email and they respond to the student with what classes they are offering that semester, deadlines, and next steps. Availability is limited. 

Wondering how these classes would transfer to a particular school within the Montana University System? Use this website to decode CORE 2.0 requirements and more!