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Your College Journey Starts Before Graduation
Imagine walking across the high school graduation stage with your diploma in one hand and a college transcript in the other. At the Mount, we believe you shouldn't have to wait for the future to start building it.
Our Dual Enrollment program is designed for high school students who are ready to experience the rigor of college-level academics while earning credits that count toward both their high school requirements and a future college degree. Through our proud partnership with Cincinnati’s premier Catholic high schools to offer Dual Enrollment for college credit through Advanced Placement (AP) and other high school courses, we are helping students save time and tuition.
Why Choose Dual Enrollment at the Mount?
-Earn affordable college credits early.
-Strengthen college application.
-Explore majors and career interests.
-Build confidence for college success.
-Experience real college expectations with support.
Save Time & Money
Students that want to continue their college experience at the Mount, after high school graduation, can work alongside a Mount advisor to discuss the following:
-Ways to reduce future tuition costs.
-Pathways to graduate college sooner.
Our Partner Schools
We are honored to collaborate with the following high schools:
- Badin High School
- Elder High School
- Roger Bacon High School
- Mercy McAuley High School
- Seton High School
- McNicholas High School
For High School Administrators: Interested in becoming an MSJ Dual Enrollment partner? We’d love to welcome your students to the Mount Community. For more information about becoming a high school Dual Enrollment partner with the Mount, high school administrators should contact Registrar@msj.edu, or call 513-244-4621.
Benefits of Dual Enrollment
Start Your Core Curriculum: Credits That Count Toward Any MSJ Major
Our Core Curriculum is a set of foundational courses required across all Mount St. Joseph University bachelor’s degrees. By completing these courses in high school, you can make meaningful progress toward graduation — even if you’re still exploring majors.
Why the Core Curriculum Works Well for Dual Enrollment
- Works with high school graduation requirements: Many core courses align with subjects you are already taking.
- Ideal for undecided students: Stay on track toward any major while exploring interests.
- Potentially speeds up college completion or lessens semester course loads: Finish foundational requirements early.
- Builds real college readiness skills: Strengthen writing, analysis, and problem-solving abilities.
Eligibility & Transfer Credit
Dual Enrollment is open to students approved by their high schools to take courses for college credit. There is a nominal per credit hour fee that is paid by the student/family for each course. The courses are noted on an official MSJ transcript. Please note, the transfer of credit greatly depends on several factors such as the grade received, the course applying to the student’s program of study, and more, therefore the Mount cannot guarantee course transferability.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
For Students & Families: The best way to start is by speaking with your high school guidance counselor. They can help you determine which courses are eligible and guide you through the approval process.
Once enrolled, students will receive a student ID card to utilize our MSJ campus facilities, including the Fitness Center, free athletic games, 24-hour computer lab, and library services.
Ready to Visit? We are excited to connect with you, please see visit times and dates here to get started!
Continuation at the Mount: Scholarships for First-Year Students
Discuss with the Mount's Office of Admission how your dual credits apply to an MSJ degree. You can continue at the Mount and earn an automatic merit-based scholarship!