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What is a dual-credit program? Dual credit is credit received on your high school transcript as well as your college transcript.  Think of it as a “two for one."  One class counts as 2 separate institution credits.

The dual-credit program at UC allows students to take courses that earn credit for both their high school and college credit through University of the Cumberlands. Although UC dual enrollment students are still high school students, enrolling in dual credit courses means you are concurrently a college student at University of the Cumberlands.

There are many benefits associated with dual-credit programs. One of the biggest benefits of dual credit is the unique opportunity to get a head start on your college education and professional career. Enrolling in dual credit courses can save you time and money. 

Application Process

Students wishing to take dual credit courses on-site, at their high school campus, or online with UC must meet the following admission criteria: A GPA of 2.0 or higher, a minimum ACT composite score of 18 and be enrolled in participating schools. Students with a 3.0 GPA and high school counselor recommendation can apply with pending ACT scores.  Students are eligible to register for courses that do not require a discipline specific ACT score.

Participating high schools are as follows:  Williamsburg High School, Whitley County High School, Corbin High School, Jellico High School, Clay County High School, McCreary Central High School, Barbourville High School, Knox County High School,  Logan County High School, Somerset Christian, Bell County High School, and Oneida Baptist Institute.  Home school students within state in the following counties, Whitley, Knox, Laurel, Pulaski, Clay, McCreary, Bell, as well as Jellico, TN area are also eligible to apply.  We are not accepting out of state students (or out of area home school) at this time.  Should this change in the future, updates will be made to the website.

Application Process FAQS

Program Costs

Tuition

The tuition for dual credit courses is $51.00 per in-seat course at Cumberlands, $147.00 per online course, $51.00 in-seat at the high school, and $25 per 1-hour lab course, up to 13 hours per semester, fall and spring. 

Seniors may overload up to 18 hours per semester, fall and spring (with high school approval). Overload fees for hours over 13 are $220.00 per credit hour.

Students are permitted to enroll in summer courses, but must check with their guidance counselor to verify if high school credit will be given. Tuition for summer courses are $265.00 per credit hour. There is no financial assistance from KHEAA for summer classes. Summer courses are not eligible for drops later in the term as dual credit courses in the fall and spring. Refund rates are determined by withdraw date and 100% non-refundable after week 3 into the course. 

Program Billing

Kentucky junior and seniors are eligible for 2 classes covered by KHEAA.  It is the student’s responsibility to log into www.kheaa.com to complete the term request, fall or spring. Payment for all non-covered KHEAA classes are due by mid-December for fall, mid-May for spring.  Students can check balances and make payments by following the instructions in this link:  https://youtu.be/HJMDIfN78Mc 

Sophomores are not eligible for KHEAA awards, but are eligible for 2 courses per year if enrolled in the CTE Pathways at your school.  Consult your guidance counselor to verify if your high school participates in this program.  Payments for all non-covered KHEAA courses are due by the end of each term.

Transferring Coursework

Students can access course info on our website http://www.ucumberlands.edu. UC is a regionally accredited institution that builds courses to meet the rigor of accreditation standards. Following high school graduation, all high school students should review any accumulated college credit during high school for the purpose of transferring those credits to any institution of higher learning the student plans to attend. Transferability of dual credit coursework can be reviewed with the registrars' office at registrar [at] ucumberlands.edu (registrar[at]ucumberlands[dot]edu) and 606-539-4316.

Privacy Consent Form

All dual credit students are required to complete the consent to disclosure form online or in the dual credit office. This form provides the dual credit office with the ability to disclose student grades and information to the high school and also to speak with a dual credit student’s parents. This form must be completed if the student wants the school or parents to speak to the dual credit office on their behalf.

Dual Credit Privacy Consent Form

Dual-Credit Scholarship

We are a participating postsecondary institution in the Kentucky Dual Credit Scholarship Program. Students will not be responsible for payment for courses designated under the scholarship.

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Dual-Credit FAQs

Our frequently asked questions for parents and students. 

Dual-Credit Staff

Let our dual-credit team help get you those college credits. 

Nate Clouse

Nate Clouse

Director of Undergraduate Online Student Success & Retention
Dual Credit | Department
UCumberlands Online
Undergraduate Student Success

Nate Clouse

Contact Information

nate.clouse [at] ucumberlands.edu
Adams Center
Angie Zgarba

Angie Zgarba

Online Student Success Coordinator
Undergraduate Student Success

Angie Zgarba

Contact Information

angie.zgarba [at] ucumberlands.edu
Adams Center
Jada Walden

Jada Walden

Director of Dual Credit
Dual Credit | Department
Undergraduate Student Success

Jada Walden

Contact Information

jada.walden [at] ucumberlands.edu
Adams Center