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 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 2024-2025, the cost is $102.00 per credit. For example, the fee for a three-credit course is $306.00. 

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 and will be issued an FDU ID. Students should use a personal email address when registering and check their email often for course enrollment, and to receive the FDU ID number confirmations sent twice during the academic year. The email address also becomes the student username when logging into the student gateway to view personal account details.

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.

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. As such, a grade of “C” or higher is needed to receive college credits for each Early College Dual Enrollment course.

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?
With very few exceptions, 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 view 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 school. If you are interested in taking a college course alongside other college students during the academic year, please view our Early College On Campus Program page to learn more.

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, they should 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?
Once a student enrolls in a course, they receive a link to their new FDU student portal in a ‘Welcome’ email. To locate a student’s FDU ID number, a student must click on the link sent in the “welcome” email and create a new password to log into their new FDU student portal. Students are advised to use a personal email address, one that will not be deactivated after graduation. Click HERE for a link to the Early College Student Gateway to log into your student account, or reset your password.

After logging in, the student can view their FDU student ID number which is required when ordering a transcript. Before ordering a transcript, students must verify their grades are posted to their FDU student account. Click here for additional step-by-step instructions to order a transcript.

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 your FDU ID though your new FDU student account portal will be much faster and will require less in the way of verification/authentication. Please check your student account emails for information sent twice over the academic year confirming your student ID number, make note and save this information for when you are ready to order a transcript after graduation.

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 early 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 for 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 click here.