Dual Enrollment



Selecting dual enrollment will allow students to travel to area colleges/technical schools and take courses that will count towards post-secondary goals. Students may select to attend a variety of programs at area colleges and technical schools to get a jumpstart on their post-secondary education. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation and fees associated with the course. Students must be a junior or senior. Students may enroll in up to 2 college courses per semester.



Current Participating Colleges/Universities: Harrisburg Area Community College, Elizabethtown College, Lancaster Bible College, Millersville University, Thaddeus Stevens College (senior full day program), St. Joseph’s University, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.



Possible New Participating Colleges/Universities for 2026-27 are as follows: West Chester University, Messiah University, and Arizona State University.



Cost: The student, parent or guardian must pay course costs directly to the college.



Course Options: Students typically select general education courses at the college. Participating colleges provide an approved course list for high school students that varies from semester to semester.



Application Procedures: Each post-secondary school has their own application process. Students are required to fill out all college application materials and submit their high school transcript. Some schools require a qualifying PSAT or SAT and additional placement testing.



Credits: Students earn 3 or 4 college credits per course and 1 high school credit per course. Students should check with their prospective post-secondary colleges to see if they will accept the credits obtained in dual enrollment.



Graduation Requirements: Most dual enrollment courses are considered elective credits.



Grading: The course grade earned at the post-secondary partner school will be duplicated and awarded upon successful completion of the course. The letter grade provided on the college transcript from the partner college/university is what is reported on the high school transcript.



For more information on Dual Enrollment information please visit the DHS dual enrollment information page: https://sites.google.com/donegalsd.org/donegal-high-school/dual-enrollment