
What is Academic Dual Credit?
Academic Dual Credit is a program that offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take general education classes that earn both high school and college credit for a discounted rate (a 3 hour college credit = 1 Carnegie unit). Students who meet the requirements may enroll in classes at MCC, online, or at the student's high school.
For Career & Technical Education classes, see CTE Dual Credit.
What are the requirements?
- Be classified as a high school junior or senior as documented by an official high school transcript
- Have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA
- Have taken the ACT or Accuplacer prior to enrolling in classes
How do I sign up?
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Complete the 3 steps below to apply for MCC's Academic Dual Credit Program.
Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee entrance to the program. Students must meet all requirements and complete the entire application process to be enrolled in classes.
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Go to meridiancc.edu/apply and submit an MCC Application for Admission.
Your Enrollment Information:
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SPRING 2027 CLASS OFFERINGS
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| Course Name | CRN# | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 20468 | Chance |
| Anatomy & Physiology I Lecture | 20470 | Chance |
| Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 20775 | Huggins |
| Anatomy & Physiology II Lecture | 20897 | Huggins |
| College Algebra | 20822 | STAFF |
| English Comp. I | 20484 | Boothe |
| English Comp. II | 20639 | Boothe |
| General Psychology | 20635 | Wright |
| Intro. to Sociology I | 20881 | Coward |
| Music Appreciation | 20570 | Brantley |
| Public Speaking | 20612 | Stokes |
| Spanish I | 20755 | Rios |
| Trigonometry | 20952 | Clymer |
SPRING 2027 CLASS OFFERINGS
Location: Clarkdale High School
Term Dates: January 11 – May 5
- You will need the Course Name and CRN# for Step 3
| Course Name | CRN# | Schedule | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Comp. II | 20438 | Monday - Friday 7:50 AM - 9:25 AM | Rawson |
| English Comp. II | 20753 | Monday - Friday 10:08 AM - 11:40 AM | Rawson |
| College Algebra | 20822 | Online | STAFF |
| Public Speaking | 20612 | Online | Stokes |
| Spanish I | 20755 | Online | Rios |
SPRING 2027 CLASS OFFERINGS
Location: Lamar School
Term Dates: January 11 – May 5
- You will need the Course Name and CRN# for Step 3
| Course Name | CRN# | Schedule | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab | 20689 | Monday - Friday 10:25 AM - 11:15 AM | Brown |
| General Biology II w/Lab | 20375 | Monday - Friday 8:20 AM - 9:13 AM | Brown |
| Trigonometry | 20641 | Monday - Friday 11:19 AM - 12:09 PM | Jones |
| Trigonometry | 20642 | Monday - Friday 12:13 PM - 1:03 PM | Jones |
SPRING 2027 CLASS OFFERINGS
Location: Meridian High School
Term Dates: January 11 – May 5
- You will need the Course Name and CRN# for Step 3
| Course Name | CRN# | Schedule | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music Appreciation | 20638 | Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 9:40 AM | Reed |
| Music Appreciation | 20922 | Monday - Friday 9:44 AM - 11:14 AM | Reed |
| Music Appreciation | 20923 | Monday - Friday 11:18 AM - 12:58 PM | Reed |
| World Civilization II | 20396 | Monday - Friday 9:44 AM - 11:14 AM | Reed |
| English Comp. II | 20639 | Online | Boothe |
| Trigonometry | 20952 | Online | Clymer |
SPRING 2027 CLASS OFFERINGS
Location: Northeast Lauderdale High School
Term Dates: January 11 – May 5
- You will need the Course Name and CRN# for Step 3
| Course Name | CRN# | Schedule | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| American US History II | 20526 | Online | Clarke |
| Spanish I | 20785 | Monday - Friday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Salas Jensen |
| Spanish I | 20643 | Monday - Friday 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Salas Jensen |
| Spanish I | 20433 | Monday - Friday 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Salas Jensen |
SPRING 2027 CLASS OFFERINGS
Location: Russell Christian Academy
Term Dates: January 19 – April 30
- You will need the Course Name and CRN# for Step 3
| Course Name | CRN# | Schedule | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Algebra | 20822 | Online | STAFF |
| English Comp. II | 20639 | Online | Boothe |
| General Psychology | 20635 | Online | Wright |
SPRING 2027 CLASS OFFERINGS
Location: Southeast Lauderdale High School
Term Dates: January 11 – May 5
- You will need the Course Name and CRN# for Step 3
| Course Name | CRN# | Schedule | Instructor |
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| English Comp. II | 20434 | Monday - Friday 9:34 AM - 11:03 AM | McDonald |
| Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab | 20752 | Monday - Friday 11:34 AM - 1:31 PM | Shirley |
SPRING 2027 CLASS OFFERINGS
Location: West Lauderdale High School
Term Dates: January 11 – May 5
- You will need the Course Name and CRN# for Step 3
| Course Name | CRN# | Schedule | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Algebra | 20822 | Online | STAFF |
| Spanish I | 20755 | Online | Rios |
| Public Speaking | 20612 | Online | Stokes |
| General Psychology | 20635 | Online | Wright |
| English Comp. I | 20691 | Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Moulds |
| English Comp. II | 20692 | Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Waters |
| English Comp. II | 20953 | Monday - Friday 11:35 AM - 1:25 PM | Waters |
Some classes may have additional Inclusive Access Materials Fees that cover course materials, textbooks, etc. Please refer to the MCC Business Office Tuition and Fees Schedule, or contact MCC's Dual Education Coordinator for more information.
To safeguard a student's financial aid eligibility, it is recommended students maintain a 2.5 GPA during the first two (2) courses and all coursework thereafter.
A grade of "C" or higher is required for a course to be counted for post-secondary credit.
Students who are homeschooled must submit a transcript prepared by a parent, guardian or custodian with a signed, sworn affidavit. They must also have a written recommendation from the parent, guardian or custodian as documented by this form.
Students must be a resident of Lauderdale County to enroll in Academic Dual Credit.
If the student is not a Mississippi resident but attends a high school within Lauderdale County, they can enroll but will be charged out-of-state dual credit tuition.
The following classes have a minimum ACT or Accuplacer Score requirement:
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English Comp. I: 17 English subscore
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College Algebra: 19 Math subscore
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Anatomy & Physiology I: 16 Composite score
- General Biology I: 20 Composite score
For more information:
Katie Barrett, Dual Education Coordinator
katie.barrett@meridiancc.edu
601.481.1311

