Academic Dual Credit
Double the credit, double the reward!
Start your post-secondary journey early with College of the Rockies. High school students, you can now take college courses that count toward both your high school diploma and a post-secondary credential. Through this partnership, you’ll earn valuable credits, explore new opportunities, and enjoy the benefit of tuition-free learning!
The benefits of becoming an Academic Dual Credit
student at COTR
Why you’ll love it:
- Stand out: Be a College of the Rockies
student from day one. - Explore new interests: Take courses not offered at your high school.
- Prepare early: Get a jump on your college or university education and lighten your
first-year course load. - Get support: Ease the transition to
post-secondary with small classes and personalized attention. - Network: Connect with college students, faculty, and industry professionals.
- Get out of the classroom: Take part in
hands-on learning with field trips, labs, simulations, fieldwork, and more. - Find your passion: Clarify your career
path early.
Why your family will love it:
- Low Cost: Tuition is covered by your
school or school district. - Pride in your accomplishments:
Participation can help you to become
more academically successful. - Less reason to worry: Make your
transition to post-secondary smoother
and more cost effective. - Watch you explore and grow: Enhanced learning opportunities to stimulate your academic interest and skills.
- Confidence in your future: Improved
post-secondary and career prospects. - University head-start: College courses
transfer and count toward university degrees.
At College of the Rockies, academic dual credit courses are available through the University Arts and Sciences, Business Management, Criminal and Social Justice, Recreation Management, Kinesiology, Office Administration and Child, Youth and Family Studies programs.
Top Dual Credit Courses 2026/2027
Eligibility Requirements
How to Apply
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