Dual Enrollment at Ferris

Ferris State University’s Dual Enrollment Program allows eligible high school students to earn college credit while still completing their high school diploma. Courses may be offered online, on a Ferris campus, or at participating high schools and career technical centers.

Students enrolled in dual enrollment courses are Ferris students and are expected to meet the same academic standards as all university students.

Start Here: Common First Courses

Many dual enrollment students begin with general education courses that apply to a wide range of degree programs and transfer easily between institutions.

Common starting courses include:

• ENGL 150 – English Composition I
• COMM 105 – Interpersonal Communication
• PSYC 150 – Introduction to Psychology
• SOCY 121 – Introductory Sociology
• MATH 115 – Quantitative Reasoning
• STQM 260 – Introduction to Statistics

Students should work with their high school counselor and Ferris advisor to confirm eligibility and placement requirements.

How Dual Enrollment Works

1. Partner School Participation: High schools and career technical centers partner with Ferris to offer dual enrollment opportunities.
2. Student Application: Eligible students apply to Ferris and work with their high school counselor to select courses.
3. Course Registration: Approved students are registered in Ferris courses offered online, on campus, or at their school.
4. Earn College Credit: Students who successfully complete the course earn official Ferris college credit.

Eligibility & Application

Students interested in dual enrollment should begin by speaking with their high school counselor.

Typical requirements include:

• A minimum 2.5 high school GPA
• Completion of the Ferris dual enrollment application
• Meeting course prerequisites or placement requirements
• Approval from the student’s high school

Some courses, particularly English and mathematics, may require placement scores or prior coursework.

Course Options

Ferris offers several pathways for earning college credit while in high school.

• Dual Enrollment: Students enroll in Ferris courses that count toward both high school and college credit.
• Concurrent Enrollment: Ferris courses taught at a partner high school by approved high school instructors.
• Early Middle College (EMC): A five-year high school program that allows students to earn a diploma while completing significant college coursework.
• Articulated Credit: College credit awarded for approved high school or career and technical education (CTE) coursework through formal agreements.

Academic Expectations

Dual enrollment courses follow the same academic standards as courses taught on campus. Students are responsible for:

• Completing all coursework and assignments
• Monitoring their academic progress
• Communicating with instructors
• Following Ferris academic policies and student conduct standards

Support services such as tutoring and academic resources are available to help students succeed.

Resources

Helpful resources for dual enrollment students include:

• Placement requirements for English and math
• Available course listings
• Scholarship opportunities
• Academic support services

Students should work closely with their high school counselor and Ferris contacts when planning coursework.

Next Steps After High School Graduation

If you completed dual enrollment courses through Ferris and plan to attend Ferris after graduating high school, you must still apply for admission as a new freshman.

If you plan to attend another college or university, you will need to request that your official Ferris transcript be sent to your new school for credit evaluation.