Get a start on your college classes now! By taking a dual enrollment class at BHSU, you may be able to receive credit at both the university and high school level.

How can dual enrollment help you?

• You can save money
  The cost savings for you and your parents is substantial. Much of the cost of higher education stems from room, board and other living expenses. Dual enrollment courses give you the opportunity to take a university course while you live at home and attend high school, so you’ll save those costs. In addition, tuition at in-state universities is substantially less than many out-of-state universities. So if you are planning to attend college out of state, classes taken here at home will cost less. 
• Ease the transition to college
  Dual enrollment classes can help ease the transition from high school to university courses because it gives students the opportunity to experience a university-level classroom and adjust to university-level academic expectations. Students learn to work on their own and set study timelines. It’s an opportunity for ambitious high school students to get a jump start on their college careers.
• Transfer your credits
  The dual enrollment policy in South Dakota, which was enacted through a legislative bill passed in 1990, allows high school students to get a jump start on their college career while fulfilling high school requirements. If you choose to attend a South Dakota Regental university, transferring the credit is simple. Courses can also be transferred to out-of-state universities when you enroll. The grade you earn in the course becomes part of your permanent high school and university record.
• Choose a class and register
  Classes are offered on the BHSU campus and in several locations in Rapid City. Some courses are also available through distance learning options. Browse the BHSU class schedule to find a course that will work for you.

By participating in the dual enrollment program, a high school student can make substantial progress toward a college degree before finishing high school.

Visit with your high school counselor for specific eligibility details and class recommendations.

To register for a class call the Office of Admissions at 1.800.ALL.BHSU.