LSU’s Dual Enrollment Program is designed for high-school students who demonstrate the maturity and scholastic ability to be successful in college work. If you are ready to begin earning college credit even before you graduate high school, we are ready to help you begin the process.
Students can earn advanced placement credit in several ways. The Office of Undergraduate Admission & Student Aid, in collaboration with the LSU faculty, will determine a students’ college placement standing by using information from several sources.
The University has a Dual Enrollment Program especially designed for high school students who demonstrate the maturity and scholastic ability to be successful in college work. Participation in this program permits exceptional high school seniors to enroll in one or more courses at LSU when space, faculty, and other facilities are available. Students must have a GPA of 3.00 (“B”), a composite score of 27 ACT/1210 SAT, and be recommended by the high school principal or counselor for enrollment in a specific course or courses.
Students applying for dual enrollment study must have completed the most advanced courses offered by their school in the academic areas in which they wish to enroll, or must be considered qualified for the college course by the principal or counselor. Continued dual enrollment requires renewed approval each semester.
To access the application and instructions for enrollment please access the following link:
- Many students across the nation gain credit by taking AP examinations through The College Board. The University has developed a chart to indicate which credits a student may earn via AP exams. View the AP Chart.
- LSU will review The College Board’s CLEP subject examination scores to determine a student’s placement. Please see LSU’s CLEP credit chart for credit requirements.
- Students who participate in the International Baccalaureate Program should submit IB transcripts to LSU for review. LSU IB credit chart indicates specific credits that can be obtained.
- Students can also obtain advanced-placement credit by taking LSU placement examinations when attending an orientation session. For more information, please contact LSU’s Office of Orientation.