Dual Credit
Give your student a head start on college with dual credit courses that combine academic rigor and a strong Christian foundation.
Our dual credit program allows students to earn both high school and college credits while maintaining the biblical worldview central to their education. More and more high school students are seeking a head start on college. This program offers an affordable way for these students to gain college credits, earn scholarships, and explore Christian college opportunities.
In partnership with Taylor University, one of the nation’s leading Christian liberal arts institutions, we offer a wide range of courses that blend academic rigor with Christian values. These dual credit opportunities help students build a strong academic foundation while exploring their future in a faith-centered environment.
Step-by-Step Dual Credit Process
- Courses are ordered and paid for through Sevenstar’s systems.
- Sevenstar facilitates enrollment into the program of choice.
- Students complete their coursework through the chosen institution. These courses are taught by the institution’s professors and facilitated through their learning management system.
- The institution reports the students’ grades to Sevenstar, and we record them in our system, awarding one high school credit in addition to the 3 or 4 credit hours earned at the college or university.
- The college or university provides students with instructions to request official transcripts for transferring to the college of choice upon graduation.
FAQs
Dual credit courses are ordered through Sevenstar, but the coursework is taught by the partnering institution’s instructor and completed on their platform. Upon completion, students receive a final grade from the institution for college credit, while Sevenstar issues the high school credit on the student’s transcript.
Only students in grades 10–12 (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) who meet academic eligibility requirements may enroll in dual credit courses. TU Online offers open enrollment, so students can start a course any day of the year. Each course is self-paced and must be completed within four months, and there are no set due dates. Coursework is delivered through Blackboard, an online system that includes the syllabus, assignments, instructor details, and tools for student-instructor communication.
No. Dual enrollment courses purchased through Sevenstar are nonrefundable. However, students are eligible for a one-time four-month extension per course for an additional fee of $250. Extension requests must go through Sevenstar’s dual enrollment coordinator, and the fee must be paid before the original planned course completion date.
Yes! Once the course is complete, Sevenstar receives the final grade from the college or university and applies the high school credit to your Sevenstar transcript.