Dual Credit
The College of Southern Idaho supports the opportunity for high school students to earn college credit towards an undergraduate degree or certificate through the CSI Dual Credit Program. CSI values dual credit students as one of its important constituent groups and considers the dual credit program to be a major part of its post-secondary outreach efforts.
A dual credit course is a college course taken by a high school student for which the student earns both college and high school credit. Upon completion of a dual credit course, a student’s grade and credit(s) are recorded on both the high school and college transcripts. It is important to note that students are responsible for the outcome of their dual credit coursework, final grades, and meeting deadlines. Students also need to be aware of Advanced Opportunities (https://www.sde.idaho.gov/student-engagement/advanced-ops/) protocol and requirements, including how funding obligations work, before registering for a course. Textbooks and lab fees are not covered by Advanced Opportunities and the student will need to pay out of pocket for these expenses. Equally important, dual credit students need to be aware of the risks and responsibilities of enrolling in college coursework prior to registering in a dual credit class with the college.
Dual credit courses may take place at the high school, online, through Zoom, and on a CSI campus. Dual credit coursework allows students to make progress towards a college degree or certificate before they finish high school and save on the overall cost of a college education. Credits for general education dual credit courses may be transferred to public Idaho higher education institutions, but private and out-of-state higher education institutions are not guaranteed. It is the student’s responsibility to check with the higher education institution regarding transfer policies. For more information about dual credit, talk to the counselor at your high school or visit the CSI Dual Credit Website online at: csi.edu/dualcredit.