Dual Enrollment: Pursuant to KRS 164.002(6), a college-level course of study in which high school students are enrolled simultaneously in high school and a postsecondary institution, but only receive college credit.

FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records.

KHEAA: Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, which administers the Dual Credit Scholarship program.

PROCESS:

1. Eligibility

  • Students must:
  • Be enrolled in an eligible high school or homeschool.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Meet applicable prerequisites (placement scores such as ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer).

2. Admissions and Enrollment

  • Students complete the KSU Dual Credit Application and submit required documentation by deadlines.
  • Students are admitted as non-degree-seeking dual credit students.
  • Registration occurs through KSU's dual credit process, coordinated with Academic Affairs and the partner high school.

3. Academic Standards

  • Courses must match KSU equivalents in rigor, grading, and learning outcomes.
  • Final grades are recorded on official KSU transcripts.
  • Students must comply with all academic integrity and conduct policies.

4. Credit Awarding and Transferability

  • Successful completion earns KSU credit.
  • High schools award high school credit per district policy.
  • Courses must align with CPE standards (KRS 158.007(8)) to be eligible for statewide transfer.

5. Faculty Qualifications

  • Instructors must meet SACSCOC credentialing standards (master's degree in discipline or 18 graduate hours in content area).
  • Dual credit instructors are responsible for ensuring KSU learning outcomes are achieved.

6. Accommodations and Accessibility

  • Students requesting accommodations for KSU courses must contact the Office of Accessibility and Disability Resources.
  • Dual credit students must provide student ID, course list, and a copy of their 504/IEP.
  • High schools remain responsible for accommodations in high school—taught dual credit courses.

7. FERPA and Student Privacy

  • FERPA rights transfer to the student, regardless of age.