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?

  • 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.

Step 1: Submit an Admission Application

Go to meridiancc.edu/apply and submit an MCC Application for Admission.

  • You will need to create a first-time user account, or login as a returning user if you already have an account.

Your Enrollment Information:

  • MCC Enrollment Path: Dual Credit/Enrollment
  • Preliminary Admission Type: Dual Enrollment
  • Term: Spring 2027
  • Educational Goal: University Transfer Program
  • Program of Study: UT-Dual Education

 

Step 2: Choose Your Classes

SPRING 2027 CLASS OFFERINGS
Location: MCC Online
Term Dates: January 19 – April 30

  • You will need the Course Name and CRN# for Step 3

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
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

Step 3: Submit Your Dual Credit Form

Other Important Information:

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:

  • English Comp. I: 17 English subscore

  • College Algebra: 19 Math subscore

  • Anatomy & Physiology I: 16 Composite score

  • General Biology I: 20 Composite score

 

For more informationFor more information:
Katie Barrett, Dual Education Coordinator
katie.barrett@meridiancc.edu
601.481.1311