Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment & Early College

(906) 217-4086
dualenrollment@baycollege.edu

Contact

Jessica LaMarche
Director Dual Enrollment/EMC
HUB 825
(906) 217-4086
jessica.lamarch@baycollege.edu

Get a Head Start on College

Each year, over 900 high school students, including homeschoolers, earn college credits through Bay College’s Dual Enrollment and Early College program. Taking college courses while still in high school gives students a head start on their future careers and prepares them for success in higher education. Plus, families can save on college expenses since tuition and fees for dual enrollment are often covered by school districts for eligible students.

Bay College credits travel with you. Our courses transfer seamlessly to universities and colleges across the state and beyond, making it easy to continue your education wherever you choose to go. If you're considering a career in skilled trades or an occupational program, dual enrollment can help you enter the workforce sooner by allowing you to complete coursework toward one of our career-focused degrees while you're still in high school.

Apply

Dual Enrollment Information

Meet with high school principal or guidance counselor to determine eligibility. The State of Michigan has dual enrollment requirements
Complete the Bay College Application for Admission
Sign and return the Dual Enrollment/Early College Contract. This contract must be returned to the Dual Enrollment Coordinator as part of your acceptance into the Dual Enrollment Program
Bay College requires students to have appropriate placement scores to register for certain courses. Students should provide PSAT scores, SAT scores, A.C.T. scores or on-campus assessment test results. Contact the Dual Enrollment Coordinator for on-campus assessment information
Discuss placement scores with your high school official or contact the Dual Enrollment Coordinator at 906-217-4301 to determine best course selection
Complete the your registration with your high school official.
New, first-time, online or hybrid students are required to complete a 1.5 hour Online Learning Orientation Course. Instructions will be provided. To avoid complications, please complete this task at least 48 hours before the first day of the semester

High school students who are in Grades 9-12
Have met with their high school guidance counselor or principal to gain approval for dual enrollment
Meet Bay College’s placement scores or pre-requisites for the class(es) they wish to take

Students who dual enroll in high school FEEL more confident in their transition to college
Students who dual enroll in high school PARTICIPATE in college at a higher rate than students who did not dual enroll (NACEP)
Students who dual enroll in high school PERSIST through at least two years at the college level (Community College Research Center at Columbia University)
Students who dual enroll in high school EARN a higher GPA in their first year of college than students who did not dual enroll (NACEP)
Students who dual enroll in high school ACCUMULATE more college credit than those who did not dual enroll (NACEP)
Dual Students SUCCEED at Bay College yearly, over 93% of students that dual enroll at Bay College pass their college classes with a C or better
Reduces FINANCIAL obligation, your high school may pay all or a portion of your tuition for college courses, saving you thousands of dollars
Shortens TIME needed to complete a certificate, associate, baccalaureate, or higher degree
Raises MOTIVATIONS to attend college
Prepares students for college RIGOR, grading work, and campus life

Developmental (social and emotional) and academic readiness: Ability to devote time above and beyond their high school coursework, extra-curricular activities, work schedules, and home life responsibilities? Emotional and mental preparedness to handle college-level discussions and expectations? Devotion to be present in class from the beginning to the end of the semester without excessive absences?
Taking college classes starts the college transcript. A grade of “C” or better is generally required to transfer to another institution
Assignments and project requirements may interfere with extracurricular activities
College and high school schedules do not necessarily align. For instance, Bay’s Fall courses start before the high school academic year and Bay’s spring break does not occur at the same time as the high school’s spring break
Books may not be paid for by the high school

Course selection is determined by your chosen career path/future major. You're welcome to contact the Dual Enrollment Coordinator or your guidance counselor about what your future path and we’ll help you select appropriate courses.

The Course Equivalency Guide on the Michigan Transfer Network website is a helpful tool for verifying how dual enrollment credits transfer to the Michigan state universities.

Academic Support: You have access to FREE tutoring and support services on campus and online
Accommodations: We strive to remove barriers that impact students with disabilities opportunity to learn and participate in campus life. The Office of Accessibility (OOA) assists all students taking Bay College courses with a variety of services for course accommodations
Library Services: You have full access to the Bay College Library located on the Escanaba and all of the services it provides
Student Life: You can take part in the many sporting events, programs, clubs and activities that Bay College provides