Dual Credit Program

Dual Credit Program:

Academic and career-technical courses at Los Lunas, Valencia, Belen, Infinity, Socorro, Mountainair, Magdalena, School of Dreams Academy and Alamo High Schools whereby high school students can receive both high school and college credit simultaneously.

Benefits of Dual Credit:

  • Jump start your future by obtaining college credits while still in high school.
  • Earn an associate’s degree or certificate while still in high school.
  • Eligible for Dual Credit beginning your freshman year.
  • Meet High School graduation requirements.
  • Skip tuition and textbook costs. Tuition is paid by the State. High school provides your required textbooks. Optional textbooks, course fees or materials are the responsibility of the student.

For more information on Dual Credit Admissions & Registration, please click on one of the buttons below:

How to Apply   Degree & Certificate Programs   Academic Resources  


Dual Enrollment Deadlines & Important Dates


Fall 2024

16-Week Session

First 8-Week Session

Second 8-Week Session

Registration begins

April 8, 2024 (Monday)

Classes begin

August 19, (Monday)

August 19, (Monday)

October 14, (Monday)

Dual Credit Enrollment form deadline (all Dual Credit Request forms must be turned in by this date)

*Aug. 14 (Wednesday)
*Pertains to courses at UNM-Valencia. If Dual Credit class is offered at High School, deadline may be different.

Labor Day Holiday
(Campus Closed)

September 2, 2024 (Monday)

Last Day to Drop for 100% Tuition Refund/Last Day to Drop Without a "W"

September 6, Friday

August 30, Friday

October 25, Friday

Fall Break
(No Classes)

October 10, Thursday 
October 11, Friday

Thanksgiving Holiday
(Campus Closed)

November 28, Thursday
November 29, Friday

Final Exams Week
(Mon-Sat)

December 9-14

Semester Ends

December 14, Saturday

October 12, Saturday

December 14, Saturday

Winter Break
(Campus Closed)

December 23, Friday - January 1, 2025, Wednesday