Dual enrollment at Saginaw Valley State University is a cost-effective way for high school students to stand out academically, explore advanced educational pathways, and experience world class opportunities at a leading, comprehensive university. Students at the 11th or 12th grade level with a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average are eligible to take dual enrollment courses at Saginaw Valley State University. Students below that grade level may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Up to three classes may be taken each semester with the approval of the high school and Saginaw Valley State University’s Office of Admissions. Students who wish to take more than three classes may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Students must earn at least a “C” grade in each class if they wish to continue taking dual enrollment courses at Saginaw Valley State University.
Students who demonstrate the ability to be successful in courses with established prerequisites may have the prerequisite requirement waived. Permission to enroll in the course may need to be reviewed by the appropriate SVSU academic department before approval is granted.
All dual enrollment documents must be completed and submitted prior to the first day of the semester, for which the student wishes to enroll. No dual enrollment registrations will be accepted after the semester has begun.
Parent/Guardian permission will be required for you to take Dual Enrollment classes at SVSU. Please fill out this section and inform them that they will receive a separate email authorization that must be filled out and submitted before your application is approved.
I understand that dual enrollment students are subject to the rules and regulations applied to all students attending Saginaw Valley State University. Please review the student handbook here.
Payment for courses, tuition, fees, books and supplies incurred by the student and not authorized by the high school will be the financial responsibility of the student and/or the parent/guardian. Students are responsible for following Saginaw Valley State University’s course drop/withdrawal policy. Failure to comply with this policy may result in additional tuition charges that are the responsibility of the student. I understand that, if necessary, course withdrawal is my responsibility to initiate with the University. https://www.svsu.edu/officeoftheregistrar/policiescatalog/withdrawals/ I understand that enrollment is contingent upon receipt of all required documents in a timely manner and available open seats in the course(s) selected. SVSU’s course schedule is subject to change.
I understand that SVSU faculty and staff are not able to release or discuss academic information with parents/legal guardians without my authorization. I will need to submit a "Student Records Release” Form in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to grant access to my account information. Instructions on how to do this will be provided once admission to SVSU is granted. I understand that some courses may contain mature topics and discussions.
I hereby authorize Saginaw Valley State University to submit to and discuss my academic information with the counselor/official signed below. All transcribed grades obtained at SVSU are part of the student’s permanent record at the university.