Early Enrollment/Dual Credit

• Early Enrollment allows students to take classes with college professors on campus at Hannibal-LaGrange University or online.
• Dual Credit is offered at high schools through high school or university instructors and works to satisfy the state requirements for secondary education while incorporating college level material, rigor, and credit.

• 3.0 GPA
• Must be a high school junior or senior to enroll in Dual Credit courses
• Must be a high schooler to enroll in Early Enrollment Courses
  • It is recommended that 9^th & 10^th grade students only take 1-2 classes when they first start out.

• Concurrent Programs Enrollment Packet
• High school transcript sent to us directly from the high school
• FERPA form

• We offer a wide variety of classes, but the specific offerings change each semester.
• HLGU Course Schedule
• Prospective Early Enrollment students are generally eligible to take any 100-200-level course offered in the main HLGU class schedule.
  • Prerequisite and testing requirements may exist for specific courses.
  • 300-400 level courses may be approved on a case by case basis.

• When and how do I register?
  • Dual Credit students register for classes through their high school counselor or administrator.
  • Early Enrollment students may contact the Director of Concurrent Programs to arrange an appointment for registration.
• What is the cost?
  • Early Enrollment: Tuition – $95 per credit hour, General Fee – $40 per semester (cost of books not included).
  • Dual Credit: Tuition – $80 per credit hour (cost of books not included).
  • Additional Costs: Some Early Enrollment courses may include additional lab, studio, education, or other fees.
• When do I pay?
  • Students are billed immediately and must pay in full or make payment arrangements by the first day of class.
• What about textbooks & Course Materials?
  • Textbooks for Dual Credit are provided by the school district or can be purchased through the student's chosen vendor.
  • Textbooks for Early Enrollment can be purchased through the student's chosen vendor.
  • Textbook Lists
  • Any other required materials are the student’s responsibility to acquire prior to the start of class.
• What is the attendance policy?
  • High school students are required to abide by the published course calendar.
  • Hannibal-LaGrange University does not differentiate between high school students and other students; all students need to make the necessary commitment required of their course.
• What if I need to drop a class?
  • If a student needs to add or drop one class, an Add/Drop Form must be completed before the drop/add date established in the HLGU college catalog.
  • If a student needs to drop all classes or the last class in the semester, a University Withdrawal Form must be completed.
• Will my credits transfer?
  • Yes. All courses offered through HLGU are fully accredited.
  • Students should check with their particular school to be sure credits transfer appropriately.
  • HLGU Transcript Request

• College Policies
  • All forms must be complete with parent, high school counselor (advisor), or administrator signatures, as appropriate.
  • High school students participating in concurrent enrollment courses are expected to abide by policies, rules and regulations as found in the Hannibal-LaGrange University Student Handbooks and the Academic Catalog.
  • Concurrent Program students will be exempted from residency and chapel requirements.
  • Information Disclosure – Although you are in high school, you are a Hannibal-LaGrange University student when taking our courses. All HLGU students are covered under the “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act” (FERPA) that prohibits Hannibal-LaGrange University from disclosing information to anyone, including parents, without the student’s written consent. To learn more visit: www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html.
    • Students may indicate, on their FERPA Release Form, if they wish to allow another person (such as a parent) to have access to student-specified aspects of their student record.
• Resources
  • MYHGLU Student Resource Page - Access links to Email, Canvas, and Self-Service
  • Self-Service (Student Portal) Handbook
  • How to Add Proxy Access to View Self-Service
  • Student Account Payment Options(opens in new tab)
  • Downloadable Campus Map

Contact Us

Gail Barrowclough

Registrar, Director of Concurrent Programs

Office of the Registrar

(573) 629-3046

[email protected]