How to Apply

Dual Credit Application Requirements:

• Students must be in high school or homeschool, starting 9th grade.
• Minimum 2.5 GPA on transcript.
• High School approval signature required.
• Parent approval

Steps to become a Dual Credit Student:

1. Meet with your HS counselor or Dual Credit Coordinator and select your classes from the Class Schedule*.  Appointments with Success Coach at UNM-Valencia  campus are also available at: Advisement, select Academic Coach to schedule appointment (in-person or virtual)
2. Apply online by filling out a Dual Credit application. (First time user, click on Sign Up).
3. Email notifications will be sent to Counselor and Parent to Recommend/Approve. Transcripts will need to be uploaded by High School Counselor/DC Coordinator.
4. Application email confirmation of admission will be sent in 2-3 days.
5. 24-hours after receiving your admission notification, Set up your MyUNM NetID online. This will serve as your login credentials for UNM Lobomail and MyUNM services.
6. Get your Textbooks – Contact your High School Dual Credit Coordinator to request textbooks. Required textbooks are provided by the high school. Optional textbooks, course/lab fees or materials are the responsibility of the student.
7. Prepare for class start date and read your syllabus.

* Some courses require Accuplacer placement testing

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Contact us at: dcva@unm.edu  or 505.925.8560