Dual Credit

The days and times you choose for your Dual Credit classes should conform to your schedule (i.e., high school classes, employment, extracurricular activities, and availability of transportation). You are encouraged not to overextend yourself and to allow plenty of time for study. Please remember that UTRGV Dual Credit courses are regular university courses and are often more demanding than high school classes.

If you are a rising junior or rising senior:

1. Apply at ApplyTexas.org and submit the "Dual Credit" application for Spring/Summer/Fall
2. Submit Dual Credit Authorization Form (w/ 3 signatures)
3. Submit Official High School Transcript (w/ ranking, GPA, graduation plan type)
4. Submit ACT or SAT scores if you have tested

1. Submit TSI scores:

   In compliance with Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements, you must either take a state-approved assessment or be exempt from TSI before attending Program Orientation and enrolling in any college-level coursework. This requirement is for placement purposes and is not used in the admission decision.

   For more information about TSI testing dates and fees, contact:

   University Testing Services
   956-665-7570
   testing@utrgv.edu

2. Submit Proof of Bacterial Meningitis vaccination or exemption (must be current 10 days before the 1st class day):

• In accordance with Texas law, UTRGV requires all first-time students, including transfer and returning students under the age of 22, to submit evidence that the student has been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis at least 10 days before the first class day of the semester or to provide other documentation establishing why such vaccination is not required. Students will not be allowed to enroll without providing proof of the vaccination or exemption.
• All first-time students, including transfer and returning students, must provide one of the following documents to the Office of Admissions:
  • A “Bacterial Meningitis Immunization Record” signed by a health practitioner indicating the student has been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis or any other official state or local immunization record. Vaccinations must be administered no more than 5 years and no fewer than 10 days prior to the first day of the semester for which the student is enrolling.
  • A "Refusal of Immunization for Medical Reasons" signed by a physician who is licensed and registered to practice medicine in the United States states the physician's opinion that the required vaccination would be injurious to the health and well-being of the student.
  • A "Texas Department of State Health Services Conscientious Exemption" form signed by the student stating the student has declined the vaccination for reasons of conscience, including religious belief. Submit the original form, no copies are allowed.

Students seeking Dual Credit opportunities with UTRGV will have an individual academic profile created based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:

• High School Class Rank;
• GPA;
• Extracurricular Activities;
• Community Involvement;

Academic profiles are created with submitted documentation and admission decisions are based on that profile and accomplishments.  In addition, the school district must have a valid memorandum of understanding (MOU) on file with the University, and students pursuing Dual Credit must meet the following criteria:

• Be classified as a Junior or Senior in High School
• Graduating under the Foundation w/ Endorsement or Distinguished Plan

Dual Credit Students typically meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Ranked in the Top 20% of their class; 
• Have an 85 GPA or higher;
• Achieve an ACT Composite of 20 or higher;
• Achieve an SAT Total of 1110 (EBRW & MATH combined) or higher;
• Achieve a PSAT Section Score of  460 (EBRW) and 510 (MATH) or higher;
• Achieve a PLAN Composite of 23 or higher

• Authorization Form  
• Presentation Request form 
• UTRGV Core Curriculum  
• UTRGV Academic Calendar 
• UTRGV Student Resources 

• Brownsville ISD 
• Edinburg CISD 
• Harlingen CISD 
• IDEA Public Schools* 
• Jubilee Academies 
• La Feria ISD 
• La Joya ISD 
• Lasara ISD 
• Lyford CISD* 
• McAllen ISD 
• PSJA ISD 
• Rio Hondo ISD 
• Roma ISD* 
• Saint Joseph’s Academy* 
• San Benito CISD 
• Santa Maria ISD 
• Sharyland ISD* 
• South Texas Christian Academy 
• South Texas ISD 
• Valley View ISD 
• Vanguard Academy 
• Weslaco ISD  

*Above are in process/pending 

As a participant in the Dual Credit program, it is your responsibility to confirm that you are enrolled in the correct courses. If you plan to take Advanced Placement exams or community college courses, you should consider the credits you may potentially receive to avoid duplicating courses. The first step is to meet with your high school counselor to discuss options. 

Credit hours taken at UTRGV will transfer to all other public institutions of higher learning in Texas; however, you should determine if they will help you fulfill the requirements for your particular degree plan. For private and out-of-state public colleges and universities, we recommend that you connect with the potential institution to verify their policies. 

As a Dual Credit student:

• You are eligible to enroll in core curriculum courses only (excludes any developmental, kinesiology, health, or honors courses).
• You are eligible to enroll in two (2) courses (maximum of 8 credit hours per semester).
• You are eligible to enroll in 1000 and 2000-level courses (excludes 3000 and 4000-level courses).
• You are eligible to enroll in courses during the Fall, Spring, or Summer terms (excludes Mini-term).

• You must earn grades of C or better in each class to continue in the Program.
• If you earn a grade less than a C you will have one chance to submit an appeal to try and be reinstated. The appeal consists of a personal statement explaining what led to the bad grade and what you will do to correct it, and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor.

• Fall/Spring Semesters 
  • Dropping prior to the first class day may be done through ASSIST. 
  • Dropping by the 12th Class Day must be done through the U Central drop form. No grade will be recorded on the transcript.
  • Dropping after the 12th Class Day but by the Final Drop Deadline must be done through the U Central drop form. A grade of DR will be recorded on your transcript.
• Summer Semesters 
  • Dropping prior to the first class day may be done through ASSIST. 
  • Dropping by the 4th Class Day must be done through the U Central drop form. No grade will be recorded on the transcript.
  • Dropping after the 4th Class Day but by the Final Drop Deadline must be done through the U Central drop form. A grade of DR will be recorded on your transcript.