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Dual Enrollment

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Application Deadlines

Fall Applications
due August 1

Spring Applications
due December 1

Summer applications
due May 15

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Admissions for Dual Enrollment

I am currently a high school student and want to earn college credit before I graduate high school.

McNeese's Dual Enrollment program is a great way for current high school students to get a jump start on their college careers. As a dual enrollment student, you can attend McNeese classes on campus, online, or at your own high school to earn both high school and college credit. Many dual enrollment students can even graduate high school with a year or more of college already completed.

Note: Before you begin the application process, ensure you meet the admission requirements.

1. Application Requirements

  • You are at least 15 years old.
  • You are enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade at a Louisiana high school or in a state-approved home school program.
  • You are on track to complete TOPS/University Core Curriculum.
  • You are in good standing with your high school or home-school program.
  • You have permission to participate from the high school and your parent or guardian.
  • You meet minimum test score requirements.

Don’t meet the minimum age or grade requirement? You still may qualify through the Exceptional Scholars Admission Program.

The Exceptional Scholars Admission Program (ESAP) is open to students enrolled in public or private Louisiana high school or in a state-approved home school program who have documented evidence of exceptional intellectual or creative abilities. The program allows students who are not of the traditional classification required for the High School Dual Enrollment or Early College Admission programs to enroll in college-level courses.

Admissions Requirements for ESAP

  • Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Written recommendation from their high school principal or counselor
  • Written permission from a parent or legal guardian.
  • Meet required test scores

Test Score Requirements

 

ACT

SAT

Accuplacer

ALEKS

 

Composite

25

1200

N/A

N/A

English

18

500

250

N/A

Math

19

510

250

35

High School Dual Enrollment 

McNeese's Dual Enrollment program is a great way for current high school students to get a jump start on their college careers. As a dual enrollment student, you can attend McNeese classes on campus for both high school and college credit, and graduate high school with a year or more of college already completed.

ACT Composite 19
SAT Total 980

ACT English 18
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 500
ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing 250

ACT Math 19
SAT Math 510
ALEKS PPL 35
ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics 250
Note: not eligible for math-based courses

Please Note: High School Dual Enrollment students are not eligible for exceptions.

Pre-ACT / SAT Scores

If you haven't taken the ACT or SAT, you meet the following minimum scores:

Pre-ACT Composite 19
Pre-SAT Total 980

Pre-ACT English 18
Pre-SAT English 500
ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing 250

Pre-ACT Math 19
Pre-SAT Math 510
ALEKS PPL 35

ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics 250

Note: not eligible for math-based courses

Please Note: High School Dual Enrollment students are not eligible for exceptions.

2. Apply for Admission

Fall 2026

3. Application Steps

  • Submit the course enrollment request form to your high school counselor.
  • Have high school or homeschool transcripts sent directly from your high school/homeschool to McNeese.
  • Have ACT and/or SAT scores sent directly from your high school or the testing agency to McNeese.
  • Homeschooled students: Submit copy of your home study approval document to McNeese.
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Anna Grace Bizzle

Ms. Anna Grace Bizzle is an Academic Advisor for the College of Nursing and Health Professions. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in Secondary Education from Mississippi State University. Her favorite part of advising at McNeese is being a resource for students as they get used to the expectations of college and helping students pursue their degrees at such a wonderful school.

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