A great way to get a head start on your college education is to take college courses while you’re still in high school. Academic credits can also be earned for non-collegiate learning experiences.
North Dakota high school students in grades 10, 11, or 12 have the opportunity to take college-level courses through the North Dakota University System (NDUS). These courses provide students with a head start on earning college credit, and in many cases, high school credit as well. Courses are available in multiple formats, either face-to-face in the classroom, online, or via Interactive Video Network.
Early Entry Course vs. Dual Credit Course
Enrollment Requirements
Students are encouraged to visit with their high school counselor and teachers to determine their academic readiness. Students will need to obtain permission from the school district superintendent. Students must meet the same academic criteria as those enrolled in college-level courses, including taking appropriate placement testing.
Cost
Students are responsible for all tuition, fees, books, and other associated costs.
Course Information
A wide range of dual credit courses are available for high school students in Fall 2025. These courses are approved for both college and high school credit and are offered in collaboration with institutions across the NDUS.
View the full list of approved Fall 2025 dual credit courses here.
Course availability may vary depending on your high school’s agreements with NDUS institutions. Please visit your high school counselor to confirm which courses are available to you and to discuss enrollment procedures. NDUS institution contact information is listed on the right side of this website.
After a student has completed a college-level course with an NDUS institution, it is simple to enroll as a full-time student with that institution. If you decide to transfer, most general education courses are transferrable.
Annually, early college coursework participating rates are publicly available online at Insights.nd.gov
You can receive academic credit for non-collegiate learning experiences – including military and other work experience – by participating in these credit-by-exam programs:
To view NDUS minimum scores, credits granted and equivalent courses, click below.
Institution and Contact Person
Phone Number
701-224-2573
701-228-5480
701-502-4362
701-662-1508
701-788-4631
701-858-3989
701-231-6908
701-231-8300
701-777-7204
701-845-7304
701-774-4500
701-328-2260
701-328-2259
North Dakota University System Office
701-328-4140