Early College Dual Enrollment FAQs
Which students can register for dual enrollment courses?
Early College Dual Enrollment courses are taken at the high school during the regular school day. A student must be currently enrolled in the course at their high school to register for the Early College Dual Enrollment Program and earn college credit.
How and when can students register?
Registration is available twice during the academic year, in September for fall and full-year courses and again mid-year for spring courses only. Registration is only available at the start of dual enrollment courses. No retroactive or late enrollments are possible. First locate your school’s webpage, then select the correct courses to place them in the cart and continue to complete registration. For best results review the registration video and step-by-step instructions available Here.
How can students use the credits they earn?
Courses taken through the Early College Program may be used for elective credits, to meet college graduation requirements, and/or earn advanced standing.
How much does it cost to enroll in a course?
For academic year 2026-2027, the cost is $106.00 per credit. For example, the fee for a three-credit course is $318.00.
If a student is taking biology or science courses, do they need to enroll in both the Lecture and Lab sections of the course?
Yes, when students register, they must select both the Lecture and Lab portions of biology or science courses to fully enroll in the course and earn full credit.
Will I be issued an FDU ID # once I enroll in an Early College Dual Enrollment Course?
Yes, students who enroll in Early College Dual Enrollment Classes are FDU students! Registration is now available through “Self-service” students receive instant access to their FDU student ID and email account. Immediately after registering look for the “Course/Payment Acknowledgement” message sent to the email entered at registration for the student FDU account credentials. Set up the FDU student account right after registration to confirm the courses listed are all correct. The FDU student ID number is available under the account “User Options” section.
When can students start earning college credits at FDU?
Students in grades 10-12 and rising first-year students entering 10th grade, are eligible to participate if they enroll in a Fairleigh Dickinson University Early College-approved course at their high school. Students are advised to check with their high school for any additional enrollment requirements or restrictions.
Can students receive credit at other colleges for the credits earned at FDU?
Students can list classes taken at Fairleigh Dickinson University as completed college-level courses on most applications for higher education. The receiving institution will make the final determination to accept or deny the credits for successfully completed courses. Keep your FDU course syllabus distributed by your high school teacher at the start of your course for future use when confirming credits earned.
Can a student register in dual enrollment courses if they have, or plan to take an AP Exam?
Yes, students can participate in the Early College Program even if they plan on taking an AP Exam.
What grade qualifies a student to receive college credits?
Dual enrollment courses are typically more rigorous than traditional high school courses. They require in-depth, higher-level assignments and examinations, and are paired with greater student independence, and responsibility. Students will earn college credit as long as they pass the course “(a grade of “D” or above) but it is typically that case that colleges and universities will require a grade of “C” or higher is needed to accept those college credits in transfer.
What makes dual enrollment courses different from traditional high school courses?
Dual enrollment courses, offered through high school, are delivered at a college level offering more in-depth subject studies, higher level assignments, and are paired with greater student independence, and responsibility.
Can dual enrollment courses be taken during the summer months?
Dual enrollment courses are only available through the high school during the academic year (typically September through June). If you are interested in taking a college-level course during the summer, please visit our Early College Summer Program page to view all available course offerings.
Can dual enrollment courses be taken at one of the University’s NJ campuses?
Dual enrollment courses are only offered at the high schools during the academic year (typically September through June). If you are interested in taking a college course alongside other college students during the summer, please visit our Early College Summer Program page to view all available course offerings.
What happens if a student registers and is not fully ready for college-level classes?
Should a student need to withdraw from an Early College course, please complete the course withdrawal form located on our website. To receive a full refund, the withdrawal form must be submitted within the registration period, on or before the last day of registration. After that time a student can withdraw, however no refund will be issued. Refunds take approximately four weeks to process and are issued in the same form as the initial payment.
What records are available documenting the courses taken and credits earned?
To start, students are advised to keep a copy of the confirmation email message received following successful course registration. In addition, students will receive a copy of the course syllabus from the high school teacher at the start of the class. We recommend students keep a copy of the course syllabus for future use. Finally, course grades are provided by the high school teacher and will be recorded on an official FDU transcript.
How do students request an official FDU transcript?
Registered students can find their FDU student ID number, which is required to order a transcript, under “User Options” in their FDU student account. Before ordering a transcript, students must first verify that course grades are visible in their account. If grades are not verified and are not fully recorded, a blank transcript may result and need to be reordered. Click HERE to review step-by-step transcript instructions and avoid common errors, be sure to track your order and lastly, contact the receiving institution to verify receipt.
Can I call or email the Early College office to recover my FDU ID?
The Early College team is always happy to hear from you but accessing web-based self-help tools for your FDU ID though your new FDU student account portal will be much faster. If you are having trouble and need technical support SAMI Support provides the quickest and easiest access for IT support, you can contact the SAMI Service Desk with your ID number by phone (973)-443-8822 or send a detailed email to samisupport@fdu.edu with your concern and they will respond.
How are credits transferred if a student wants to enroll and attend FDU upon graduation?
Should a student elect to register in a dual enrollment course at Fairleigh Dickinson University, credits from courses successfully completed may transfer as General Education or Elective credit, and in some cases, may be accepted toward the student’s major area of study. While all Dual Enrollment courses are accepted as FDU classes, the placement of these courses in a student’s Degree Audit will vary program-by-program. Students planning to attend FDU after graduation are eligible to receive the Early College Scholarship of $1,000. per semester for eight continuous semesters, and conditional admission with no application fee!
Can I enroll in a course after the registration window has closed?
No, our registration system does not allow for course enrollment after the registration window has closed, nor can students enroll after a course has ended.
Can I receive a 1098 Tax form from my high school student’s dual enrollment tuition to use with my tax filing?
No, these tax forms are only for college students enrolled in eligible degree-seeking programs and not intended for high school students enrolled in college courses offered at their local high schools. For additional details, please visit the link below.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Early College Dual Enrollment
201-692-6504
earlycollege@fdu.edu