Dual Enrollment & Early College

1. Meet with high school principal or guidance counselor to determine eligibility. The State of Michigan has dual enrollment requirements
2. Complete the Bay College Application for Admission
3. Sign and return the Dual Enrollment/Early College Contract. This contract must be returned to the Dual Enrollment Office at Bay College as part of your acceptance into the Dual Enrollment Program. This can also be done through your high school official if they prefer. They will then provide the contract to Bay College
4. Bay College requires students to have appropriate placement scores to register for certain courses. Students should provide PSAT scores, SAT scores, A.C.T. scores or campus assessment test results.  Contact Testing Services for campus assessment information
5. Discuss placement scores with your high school official or contact the Director of Dual Enrollment & Early College at dualenrollment@baycollege.edu to determine best course selection
6. Complete the your registration with your high school official.
7. New, first-time, online or hybrid students are required to complete a 1.5 hour Online Learning Orientation Course. Instructions will be provided. To avoid complications, please complete this task at least 48 hours before the first day of the semester

• High school students who are in Grades 9-12
• Have met with their high school guidance counselor or principal to gain approval for dual enrollment
• Meet Bay College’s placement scores or pre-requisites for the class(es) they wish to take

• Students who dual enroll in high school FEEL more confident in their transition to college
• Students who dual enroll in high school PARTICIPATE in college at a higher rate than students who did not dual enroll (NACEP)
• Students who dual enroll in high school PERSIST through at least two years at the college level (Community College Research Center at Columbia University)
• Students who dual enroll in high school EARN a higher GPA in their first year of college than students who did not dual enroll (NACEP)
• Students who dual enroll in high school ACCUMULATE more college credit than those who did not dual enroll (NACEP)
• Dual Students SUCCEED at Bay College yearly, over 93% of students that dual enroll at Bay College pass their college classes with a C or better
• Reduces FINANCIAL obligation, your high school may pay all or a portion of your tuition for college courses, saving you thousands of dollars
• Shortens TIME needed to complete a certificate, associate, baccalaureate, or higher degree
• Raises MOTIVATIONS to attend college
• Prepares students for college RIGOR, grading work, and campus life

• Developmental (social and emotional) and academic readiness: Ability to devote time above and beyond their high school coursework, extra-curricular activities, work schedules, and home life responsibilities? Emotional and mental preparedness to handle college-level discussions and expectations? Devotion to be present in class from the beginning to the end of the semester without excessive absences?
• Taking college classes starts the college transcript. A grade of “C” or better is generally required to transfer to another institution
• Assignments and project requirements may interfere with extracurricular activities
• College and high school schedules do not necessarily align. For instance, Bay’s Fall courses start before the high school academic year and Bay’s spring break does not occur at the same time as the high school’s spring break
• Books may not be paid for by the high school

Course selection is determined by your chosen career path/future major. You're welcome to contact the Director of Dual Enrollment & Early College or your guidance counselor about what your future path and we’ll help you select appropriate courses.

The Course Equivalency Guide on the Michigan Transfer Network website is a helpful tool for verifying how dual enrollment credits transfer to colleges and universities within the state of Michigan. Northern Michigan University prefers Transferology.

• Academic Support: You have access to FREE tutoring and support services on campus and online
• Accommodations: We strive to remove barriers that impact students with disabilities opportunity to learn and participate in campus life. The Office of Accessibility (OOA) assists all students taking Bay College courses with a variety of services for course accommodations
• Library Services: You have full access to the Bay College Library located on the Escanaba and all of the services it provides
• Student Life: You can take part in the many sporting events, programs, clubs and activities that Bay College provides

• American Government (POLI 1110)
• Analytical Geometry & Calculus I (MATH 1410)
• Career Exploration (FYE 1030)
• College Algebra (MATH 1100)
• College Success Strategies (FYE 1010)
• Computer Concepts (CIS 1010)
• Effective Stress Management (PHED 1440)
• Interpersonal Communications (COMM 1030)
• Introduction to Business (BUSN 1600)
• Introduction to Chemistry & Lab (CHEM 102 & 104)
• Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 2010)
• Mass Communication & Popular Culture (COMM 2010)
• Music Appreciation (MUSC 1530)
• Research Writing (ENGL 1020)
• Rhetoric and Composition (ENGL 1010)
• Sociology (SOCY 1510)
• Spanish I (SPAN 1010)
• Wellness Approach (PHED 1410)
• World Regional Geography (GEO 1210)