Dual Credit

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is pleased to offer selected college-level classes to local high schools and home schools for dual credit purposes. Dual Credit courses at UMHB provide high school students with the opportunity to not only get a head start on college-level coursework but also provide them with the unique opportunity to gain the true college experience before graduation. All classes are taught by UMHB professors on the UMHB campus. Students will enjoy interactions with UMHB college students in the classroom and around the campus.

Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• an Application for Admission to UMHB as a dual credit student
• an official *ACT or SAT Score report - may be submitted on an official transcript from your high school
• the UMHB provided advising form signed by your HS counselor approving enrollment in dual credit courses
• complete all documentation for admission prior to registering for courses at UMHB

Dual Credit students must:

• Attend Belton High School, Belton New Tech High, Temple High School, Providence Preparatory School, Holy Trinity High School or attend an area homeschool.
• have satisfied high school sophomore year requirement.
• The student must:
  • Rank in the top half of their high school graduating class with no ACT or SAT score required, OR
  • Rank in the lower half of their high school graduating class and score a minimum SAT of 1070 or minimum ACT of 21, OR
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• have approval from your school to enroll in dual credit courses
• Individual courses may have additional requirements for enrollment.

ACT Residual Exams:

• ACT Residual Exams can be taken on the UMHB campus at the cost of $70.
• Residual exam scores are used only by UMHB.
• Appointments are required and can be made online. For more information, contact the Counseling & Testing Center at (254) 295-4696.