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As students move through middle school and into high school, their work becomes increasingly independent. High school courses are designed for students targeting a two- or four-year university, a local community college, or an immediate career.

Many high school courses are offered at two levels: on-level and honors.

In all course levels, students:

• Learn grade-level content
• Complete coursework that might require writing or research projects
• Tackle problems that require analytical thinking

Marian University’s Advanced Study Program – MU Prep Dual Credit Opportunities

The Advanced Study Program, in concert with Marian University’s Saint Joseph College, offers MU Prep high school juniors and seniors under the age of 19, who have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, the opportunity to take college courses either live-virtually or in-person. Courses are taught by Marian University faculty, and students earn college credits that can count towards high school credits.

• Application windows for Marian University’s Saint Joseph College Advanced Study Program are:
  • Fall Semester: opens March 1^st – course offerings available; deadline is August 1^st;
  • Spring Semester: opens October 1^st – course offerings available; deadline is December 1^st:
  • Please contact MU Prep to notify the school of your intent to participate in the Advanced Study Program 30 days prior to the application deadline.

• Traditionally, MU Prep juniors and seniors have access to 100-level courses; 200-level courses are available to seniors; 200-level courses may require pre-requisite course completion or approval.
• Tuition rates for high school students interested in the Advanced Study are $25 per credit hour, which means a standard three-credit Advanced Study course costs $75.
• Students may take up to 36 hours of dual credit courses at Marian University.

Select dual credit courses, taught by MU Prep faculty, may be offered in the future. Note: A PSAT or SAT may be required to determine whether a student qualifies to earn dual credit. If a student does not qualify for the dual credit, he/she may remain in the high school course and earn HS credit.

Experience College and Career While in High School

Qualified high school students at MU Prep will have access to participating colleges and universities to take real college courses during Junior and Senior years with the opportunity to earn credits toward an associate’s degree or a career certification.

This college experience opportunity extends MU Prep’s mission that all children should have access to a quality education that includes college and career. MU Prep has college and career counselors to help keep 8th students on track so they can start taking college courses in high school while also completing their graduation plans.