Dual Enrollment
Policy Statement
The College of the Marshall Islands allows qualified high school and high-school equivalency students to enroll in credit-level courses and receive college credit. All appropriate CMI policies and procedures will apply to these students.
Reason for the Policy
Dual enrollment allows students who are still in high school to preview college life and expectations. Students who participate in dual enrollment are more likely to complete college degrees.
Definitions
Qualified Students
High school juniors and seniors, or students in their final year of a high-school equivalency program, are qualified for dual enrollment if they can meet the placement requirements for credit-level English at CMI. For vocational or career and technical education programs, students
must be enrolled in a relevant vocational strand at their high schools. Dual enrollment during the fall and spring semesters also requires a letter of recommendation from the high school principal.
Dual Credit
CMI encourages high schools to award high school credit for courses students complete at CMI.
Registration
Dual enrollment students may only register for credit-level courses and must do so in consultation with the dean responsible for the program. Participating students must meet course prerequisites prior to enrollment in any of CMI’s courses and must meet all registration requirements.
Admission
Dual enrollment students must meet the specified deadlines and provide all documents required for regular admissions, except that they are not required to provide a high school diploma.
Tuition and Fees
Depending on availability of funding and space, CMI may waive tuition and fees for a limited number of dual enrollment students during the fall and spring semesters. To qualify for the waiver, dual enrollment students must maintain a 3.5 GPA at their high schools. Otherwise, dual enrolment students or their sponsors are responsible for the same tuition and fees paid by regular students. Dual enrollment students are not eligible for Federal Student Aid.
Student Privacy
All dual enrollment students must sign a waiver allowing the college to discuss their grades, behavior, and other aspects of their educational record with their parents and high school officials.
Access to Services and Activities
Dual enrollment students have full access to CMI services and activities, including but not limited to the Academic Support Program, the Library, and student clubs.
Responsible Officer
Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Key Offices to Contact Regarding the Policy and its Implementation
Dean of Academic Affairs, Dean of WAVES, Admission and Records, Instructional departments
Procedures
- Prior to each semester, the Dean of Academic Affairs will confirm with the Business Office how many tuition/fee waivers are available.
- The Dean of Academic Affairs will contact high school principals to recruit students who are eligible for the dual enrolment and will assist these students in fulfilling registration and admission requirements.
- The Dean of Academic Affairs or designee will conduct an orientation program for dual enrollment students.
- Students at the CMI Centers will attend the orientation via Zoom and will work closely with both the Dean and the Center Coordinator.
- Dual enrollment students may also take the initiative to enroll or register, especially if they are self-funding, but should still work closely with the Dean of Academic Affairs to ensure they are selecting appropriate courses and meeting all requirements.
- The Dean of WAVES will work to establish options and pathways for dual enrolment for students interested in pursuing career and technical education.
CMI Upward Bound Program
The Upward Bound Program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and administered by the College of the Marshall Islands. The ultimate goal of the UB program is to assist high school students with preparation for post-secondary education through the development of academic and social skills.
The Upward Bound Program works with five schools. They are: Marshall Islands High School, Majuro Baptist Christian Academy, Assumption School, Majuro Cooperative School, and Seventh-Day Adventist School. Upward Bound accepts students who are in 8th-11th grade.
Once a student is accepted, they are expected to continue with the program until the Bridge Summer Program, which occurs the summer after High School graduation.
Services Provided
- Classes in Mathematics, English composition, English Literature, Foreign Language, Sciences, and Computer Literacy.
- Tutoring
- Information on Financial Aid/Scholarships
- Career Guidance
- Personal Counseling
- Standardized Test Preparation
- Information on College selection/admission
Academic curriculum focuses on Math & English. During the summer, it expands to include Sciences and Foreign Languages. Teachers will all hold at least a Bachelor’s degree with a Master’s degree preferred. The tutors are expected to have completed at least 1 year of college education successfully while an Associate’s degree is preferred. Office Hours during academic year: (9:30 AM-6:00 PM) Monday thru Friday Phone #: 625-5033
