Dual Credit Student Guide

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Dual credit is a program that allows high school students to enroll in college courses for credit prior to high school graduation. College credits earned through dual credit can be applied toward high school and college graduation and can be transferred to other colleges or universities.

Student Guide Dual Credit

Welcome to the Dual Credit Program
Dual credit eases the transition to college by giving students firsthand exposure to collegelevel work while earning high school and college credit simultaneously. Dual credit also provides a wider range of course options for high school students. Courses may be taught at the high school campus, the university campus, or online depending on the arrangements made with the high school. Through this program, dual credit students can accumulate college credits prior to entering college that will help them graduate early or on time.

Dual Credit Courses
Courses on University of Idaho Moscow Campus
Dual Credit students may take any course the university offers, provided they meet all prerequisites or the instructor grants permission. A full list of courses is available at www.uidaho.edu/schedule. Students should check this schedule one to two days before courses start as class locations may change at the last minute.

Online Courses
Dual credit students may also register for any online courses the university offers, provided they meet all prerequisites or the instructor grants permission. The instructor will send access instructions to the student's VandalMail account.

Courses in High Schools
The University of Idaho offers dual credit courses on several high school campuses across the state. By enrolling in and successfully completing these courses, students earn credit from the University of Idaho. The following list shows courses that are available to be taught in Idaho high schools. Students and parents should check with high school counselors for a list of courses offered in their high school.

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AgEc 105 Survey of Agribusiness (1-3 cr, max 3) Introduction to agribusiness management and consumer economics in the free enterprise system. Incorporates a study of economic principles, budgeting, record keeping, finance, decision making, risk management, business law, marketing, and careers in agribusiness, and allows the student to develop and practice agribusiness sales competencies. Course will be offered for 1 credit in the Fall and 2 in the Spring. AgEd 159 Introduction to the FFA Organization (1-2 cr) This course is designed to introduce the student to important concepts in conducting, organizing, and competing in activities inherent in the Idaho and National FFA Organizations as an outgrowth of the secondary agricultural education classroom instruction and coupled with a successful supervised agricultural experience program. Topics will include parliamentary procedure, FFA History and activities, public speaking and communications, project planning, goal setting, budgeting, record keeping, basic technical writing, project/program evaluation, AgEd 140 Introduction to Organizational and Personal Leadership Development (1 cr) This course is designed to introduce the student to important concepts in organizational and personal leadership development. Topics will include organizational leadership, citizenship, and cooperation, personal development, employee/employer relations, and group and individual interpersonal communications skills. AgEd 160 Survey of the Expectations and Responsibilities of Teaching High School Agriculture (1 cr, mx 2) This course is designed for high school students interested in pursuing a career in agricultural education and will serve as a bridge class between high school and collegiate level teacher education courses. The course AgEd 158 Introduction to Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs (1 cr) This course is designed to introduce the student to important concepts in conducting and organizing supervised agricultural experience projects related to secondary agricultural education classroom and local FFA chapter. Topics will include project planning, goal setting, budgeting, record keeping, basic technical writing, project/program evaluation, employability skills, citizenship, employee/employer relations, and group and individual interpersonal communication skills. (Spring only) Anth 100 Introduction to Anthropology (3 cr) May be used as core credit in J-3-d. Basic theories, methods, and findings of human paleontology, prehistory, and culture. will include an exploration of the professional qualities and expectations of the teacher/educator. Roles, responsibilities and challenges in the field of education, leadership, and communication will be examined. employability skills, citizenship, employee/employer relations, and group and individual interpersonal communication skills. (Spring only)

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Anth 220 Peoples of the World (3 cr) May be used as core credit in J-3-d. Societies of Eurasia, Africa, Americas, Australia, and islands of the Pacific. Chem 101 Introduction to Chemistry I (4 cr) May be used as core credit in J-3-b. Full credit may be earned in only one of the following: Chem 101, or 111. General treatment of the fundamentals of chemistry. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. Does not satisfy the prereq for ASM 105 Survey of Agricultural Mechanics (1-3 cr, max 3) This course is designed to introduce the student to the principles of technology in agriculture. It includes the development of knowledge and skills pertaining to agricultural mechanics, welding, power technology, electricity, and structures. It will provide introductory learning experiences for students in the areas of agricultural systems management. EDCI 201 Contexts of Education (2 cr) Introduction to the philosophical, social, cultural, historical, legal and political contexts of schooling. Develops an understanding of the sources of curriculum, standards, and assessments. Explores what it means to become a successful teacher committed to student success through the development of observation and analysis skills. Requires additional 20 hours of service learning. AVS 105 Survey of the Science of Livestock Production and Management (13 cr, max 3) This course is designed to introduce the student to the principles of animal production and management through knowledge and skills pertaining to nutrition, reproduction, diseases, breeding, genetics, anatomy, and physiology in livestock. Course will be offered for 1 credit in the Fall and 2 in the Spring. Engl 101 Introduction to College Writing (3 cr) Workshop on strategies for generating ideas for writing, for planning and organizing material, and for revising and editing; intended to prepare students for the demands of college writing, focusing on reading critically and incorporating source material. Graded P (pass)/N (repeat)/F (fail). Prereq: Engl 090 or Equivalent Biol 102 Biology and Society (4 cr) Offered at McCall-Donnelly and Prairie High Schools as a 3-credit lecture only course May be used as core credit in J-3-b. Not open to Biology majors or for minor cr. Principles of biology and their relationship to social issues. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. Chem 112.

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Engl 175 Introduction to Literary Genres (3 cr) May be used as core credit in J-3-d. Introduction to the terminology, techniques, and formal characteristics of literary genres. Intended to provide the general student and the beginning English major with basic experience in literary analysis. participate in the design, development, testing, flight and flight operations, recovery, and data analysis of balloon-borne science and engineering instrumentation flown to altitudes of 100,000 feet and higher. Recommended Preparation: Interest in space, aerospace science and engineering recommended.

EnvS 101 Introduction to Environmental Engl 257 Literature of Western Civilization (3 cr) Pilot at Moscow High School 2011 May be used as core credit in J-3-d. Masterpieces reflecting development of Western thought and culture. Classical Greece to the Renaissance. EnvS 102 Field Activities in Environmental Sciences (1 cr) Engl 258 Literature of Western Civilization (3 cr) Pilot at Moscow High School 2011 May be used as core credit in J-3-d. Masterpieces reflecting development of Western thought and culture. 17th century to the present. Hist 111 Introduction to U.S. History (3 cr) Engr 205 Near Space Engineering (1 cr, max 6) Moscow High School Idaho RISE (Research Involving Student Engineers and Educators) is the NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium student high-altitude scientific balloon program at the University of Idaho. RISE is a multidisciplinary program involving students from all departments in the College of Engineering, as well as Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Education, and many other departments. Students in ENGR 205 will May be used as core credit in J-3-d. Political, diplomatic, economic, social, and cultural history; earliest times to the present. Hist 111: to 1877. May be used with EnvS 101 as core credit in J-3-b. Field studies for EnvS 101. Field demonstrations on waste management, water, air pollution, and the ecosystem. Field trips required. Science (3 cr) May be used with EnvS 102 as core credit in J-3-b. Introduction to basic principles in the biological, physical, and social science areas of environmental science.

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Hist 112 Introduction to U.S. History (3 cr) May be used as core credit in J-3-d. Political, diplomatic, economic, social, and cultural history; earliest times to the present. Hist 112: 1877 to present. Math 144 Analytic Trigonometry (1 cr) Not open for cr to students who have previous high school or college cr in trigonometry. Trigonometric functions, inverse functions, applications. Taught using the Polya Math Center, a studio environment featuring group study, one-to-one interaction with instructors, computer-mediated modules, and lectures. Math 123 Mathematics Applied to the Modern World (3 cr) Pilot at Moscow High School May be used as core credit in J-3-c. Discussion of some aspects of mathematical thought through the study of problems taken from areas such as logic, number theory, geometry, probability, and combinatorics; discussion of historical development. Math 170 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 cr) May be used as core credit in J-3-c. Carries 2 credits after Math 160. Functions, limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, applications, differentiation and integration of transcendental functions. Primarily for students in engineering, mathematics, science or computer science. Prereq: Math 143 (with a grade of C or Math 143 Pre-calculus Algebra and Analytic Geometry (3 cr) May be used as core credit in J-3-c. Carries no credit after Math 160 or 170; carries 2 credits after Math 137. Algebraic, exponential, logarithmic functions; graphs of conics; zeros of polynomials; systems of equations, induction. Taught using the Polya Math Center, a studio environment featuring group study, one-to-one interaction with instructors, computer-mediated modules, and lectures. Prereq: Sufficient score on SAT, ACT, or COMPASS Math Test; or Math 108 with grade of C or better. It is recommended that Math 143 be taken within two years of passing Math 108 or its equivalent. MusH 201 History of Rock and Roll (3 cr) May be used as core credit in J-3-d. A study of the history and culture of rock music. May not be counted as a required music history elective for music majors. better) and Math 144 (concurrent enrollment in Math 144 is allowed although it is recommended that students complete Math 144 before enrolling in Math 170); or demonstrated proficiency through a sufficiently high score on the ACT, SAT, or COMPASS tests.

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PlSc 100 Survey of Plant and Soil Sciences (1-3 cr, max 3) This course is designed to introduce students to a scientific examination of the soil and plant relationships that affect the production and propagation of field crops and landscape plants. Topics include soils, irrigation, crop and weed identification, diseases, insects and plant growth regulators. (Spring only) Stat 251 Statistical Methods (3 cr) May be used as core credit in J-3-c. Cr is not given for Stat 251 after Stat 271 or Stat 301. Intro to statistical methods including design of statistical studies, basic sampling methods, descriptive statistics, probability and sampling distributions; inference in surveys and experiments, regression, and analysis of variance.

PolS 101 Introduction to Political Science and American Government (3 cr) May be used as core credit in J-3-d. Introduction to the study of politics focusing on basic concepts, processes, and institutions; emphasis on government and politics of the U.S. examined in comparative perspective; probable topics include nature of constitutional democracy, ideology, parties and elections, and formation of public policy.

The 101 Introduction to the Theatre (3 cr) May be used as core credit in J-3-d. For nonmajors. Building an appreciation for theatre as an art form through understanding the creative process of the playwright, the director, the designer, and the actor. Attendance at theatre productions reqd.

Psyc 101 Introduction to Psychology (3 cr) May be used as core credit in J-3-d. Intro to psychology topics, including sensation and perception, learning and thinking, motivation, personality and adjustment, social processes, psychological testing; emphasis on fundamental principles.

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How to Enroll
Enrollment Steps
1. Download an Application and Registration for High School Dual Credit form (pdf) Select a course High school counselors will help students choose from a list of courses that can fulfill high school graduation requirements and lay the foundation for an academic future. For courses that require placement scores (like English, math, or chemistry) ACT, SAT, or COMPASS scores help determine which course students are qualified to take. If students have taken the ACT or SAT and find their scores unsatisfactory, placement may be challenged by taking the COMPASS English or math test and scoring higher. If students have not taken the ACT or SAT, COMPASS English and math tests are administered by the University of Idaho Counseling and Testing Center Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on a walk-in basis. Each test costs $15 (payable by personal check or money order) and takes approximately 45-60 minutes to complete. Contact the Counseling and Testing Center by calling (208) 885-6716 or visiting their office in Mary E. Forney Hall, Room 306. Photo ID is required. Please Note: If students wish to take a University of Idaho math course offered through their high school, they are exempted from taking the math placement test. The University of Idaho Class Schedule is available at www.uidaho.edu/schedule. 3. Complete the application and get all the necessary signatures Student, counselor or principal, and parent or guardian signatures are all required. Home-schooled students enroll in much the same manner, except the parent/guardian will sign both the Parent/Guardian signature line and the High School Counselor signature line. Submit the completed application by: Mailing forms to University of Idaho, Office of the Registrar, PO Box 444260, Moscow, ID 83844-4260, or Delivering forms to University of Idaho, Office of the Registrar, Student Union Building Room 119, Moscow, Idaho

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5. Pay fees Refer to section on Fee Payment Confirm class schedule Go to www.vandalweb.uidaho.edu Get books Check out the UI Bookstore at www.vandalstore.com

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Fees
State guidelines dictate course fees depending on how and where the course is offered. Fees and other charges are subject to change and are effective only when adopted by the University of Idaho Board of Regents. Courses are billed at $65 per credit hour. Please Note: Some courses carry special lab or course fees in addition to the per-credithour fees listed. The university will notify new students regarding their acceptance and registration status.

Refunds
Dual credit students who take courses on the university campus will follow the same refund schedule as other University of Idaho students. Dual credit students who take courses on their high school campus are eligible for 100% refund three weeks after the posted start date of the class (which is Friday of the third week). After that point, students may submit an appeal to the Administrative Hearing Board.

After Enrollment
Fee Payment
Once admitted, the Office of the Registrar will register students in selected course(s) on a space-available basis (provided course prerequisites have been met). This process generates a bill with payment instructions.   Students are billed in July for fall semester and in December for spring semester. If this is the student’s first time taking classes at the University of Idaho, a paper bill will be sent to the address noted on their application/registration form. If the student has taken courses at the university in a previous semester, an electronic bill will be sent to their Vandal Mail account (a paper bill will not be mailed).



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 All fee payment questions should be directed to Student Accounts/Cashiers at (208) 885-7447.

Payment Options
Students are encouraged to submit payment at the time of application. If that is not possible, or if credit card payment is preferred, the following options are available:  Payment Online - Credit card payments and Web Check payments are only accepted online via the VandalWeb system. To access student account information, go to www.vandalweb.uidaho.edu. Click on LOGIN and follow the prompts. Once logged on, students will be able to review their account balance and pay with a credit card or webCheck by clicking on ONLINE BILL AND PAYMENT FORM under the Student Account Information menu. Contact Student Accounts/Cashiers at (208) 885-7447 or email [email protected] for assistance if necessary. Payment In Person - Payments may also be made in person by going to the Student Accounts/Cashiers Office located in the Student Union Building at 709 Deakin Avenue. It’s important to note that credit cards for fee payments are not accepted at the cashiers’ window. Payment By Mail – Students who have registered at least two weeks prior to the first day of class will receive a bill with payment instructions. Payment may also be submitted at the time of application via personal check or money order. Please note, however, that all payments are due by the first day of class, whether or not a bill has been received. The university accepts cash, checks or money orders (for the exact amount only). Make checks or money orders payable to Bursar and mail to Student Accounts/Cashiers, PO Box 444250, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844-4250. Please Note: Credit card payments are only accepted online through the VandalWeb system (www.vandalweb.uidaho.edu) once registration is complete. Payments made with a credit card will be charged a 2.5% service fee.





Text Books
Dual credit students are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks. The University of Idaho Bookstore, located at www.vandalstore.com, will have all the required textbooks for any class offered on the university campus. Students may choose to buy textbooks from an Internet source but should take care to purchase the edition or version specified by the instructor.

On Campus Parking
Dual credit students may park in any available meter space with payment, however not all meters offer the same time limit.

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Dual credit students also have the option of purchasing an annual University of Idaho blue or red permit that allows parking in their respective colored lots. For more complete information about campus parking regulations, important announcements, maps, and frequently asked questions, visit Parking and Transportation Services, located at www.uidaho.edu/parking or call 885-6424.

What You Need To Know
Adding & Dropping Classes
Dual credit students may not add or drop courses online. Any course change must be approved by a high school counselor. To add a course, fill out and secure signatures on the Application and Registration for High School Dual Credit form. Submit the form to the Office of the Registrar and they will add the course. To drop a course, students should send an email to their high school counselor requesting that the dual credit course be dropped. The high school counselor then forwards the email, along with their approval to [email protected]. The Office of the Registrar will drop the course for the student and notify them by email that the drop has been processed.  A "drop" is when students are taken out of a course within the posted drop/add period of not receiving a grade of W (withdrawal from course). A dropped course is not transcripted. A "withdrawal" is when you are taken out of a course after the posted drop/add period (some instructors may withdraw students for nonattendance). A grade of "W" will be transcripted. This will not affect your college grade point average; however you should check your high school's policy on how a W affects your high school grade point average and eligibility for participating in high school activities and programs. Confirm all course changes by logging on to www.vandalweb.uidaho.edu.





Dates and deadlines for dropping and withdrawing from courses offered on the university campus are found at the following locations:  Spring/Fall Semesters, go to www.uidaho.edu/registrar and click on Registration (top menu), then Academic Calendar (left menu). Summer Semester, go to www.uidaho.edu/summer and click on Fees, Dates and Deadlines (left menu).



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Dates and deadlines for courses offered on the high school campus are based on the start date recorded on the articulation agreement. Using that date:   The last day to register for dual credit courses is Friday, two weeks later The last date to drop a dual credit course without having a grade of W is Friday, three weeks later The last day to withdraw from a dual credit course with a grade of W is Friday, 11 weeks



Absences
Students attending courses on the University of Idaho Campus (or online) who are going to be absent because of a high school related activity should contact the Dean of Students at (208) 885-6757 to get administrative approval. For courses held at the high school, students need to follow school district policy.

Grades & Transcripts
Grades are not mailed to students. Once a grade for any course has been posted, it can be viewed and printed by logging onto VandalWeb, located at www.vandalweb.uidaho.edu, and clicking on:    Student Information/Registration Student Records/Grades/Degree Audit Display Final Grades

Grades are recorded on University of Idaho transcripts. Students must request a copy of this transcript and forward it to their high school so credit is transferred. There is a $7 fee for each official copy and a $5 fee for each unofficial copy. For more information, refer to www.uidaho.edu/registrar/transcripts. Questions can be directed to the Dual Credit Office at (208) 885-4074.

Vandal Services
Vandal ID Cards - A Vandal Card is the University of Idaho student ID card. It provides access to numerous facilities, including the library. It can also be used as a debit card for purchasing university goods and services. Cards may be obtained and accounts opened by visiting the Vandal Card office, located in the Student Union Building, and completing an application.

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VandalMail is the email system all University of Idaho students use. Instructors will contact students through their uidaho.edu address. Students should check their account on a regular basis. VandalWeb is the site students use to access student account/billing information, class schedules, and grades. The VandalSetup Flyer will explain how to activate both VandalWeb and VandalMail accounts.

Access to University Facilities
As long as students are formally enrolled in courses at the University of Idaho, limited to full access to the university's many facilities may be available depending on the student’s age.  All dual credit students are granted full access to the University of Idaho Library. For information, call (208) 885-6235 or -6584, email [email protected] or visit their web site at www.lib.uidaho.edu. Students over 18 may wish to seek more information about the Student Recreation Center, Physical Education Building, Memorial Gym, Swim Center, and outdoor courts, fields, etc. by calling the Campus Recreation Office at (208) 885-1212, emailing or visiting their web site at www.campusrec.uidaho.edu. Information about the Golf Course is available by calling (208) 885-6171, emailing [email protected] or visiting their web site at www.webs.uidaho.edu/golf.



After High School Graduation
Students planning to complete a degree at the University of Idaho after graduating from high school will need to apply for admission as a degree-seeking student. 1. Go to the Admissions website, located at www.uidaho.edu/admissions and click on Undergraduate Click on Admission Requirements and then click on the link that best describes your status Don’t forget to check into Financial Aid If you have any questions, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at (208) 885-6326 or [email protected].

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Please Note: All degree-seeking students must provide copies of ACT or SAT test scores, copies of official high school transcripts and copies of official transcripts from any other colleges or universities attended during high school (classes taken as a University of Idaho

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Dual Credit student will automatically be available to our Admissions Office). Other specific requirements are outlined under the link on the page that best describes you. Students planning to attend a different college or university will need to request a copy of their transcript and tell us where to forward it. Payment MUST be received with requests for transcripts. 1. 2. 3. Go to www.uidaho.edu/registrar and click on Transcripts & Records Click on the Transcript Request Form or write a letter If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar’s Office Transcript Department at (208) 885-2025 or 885-2026

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