Dual Enrollment
High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply for admission to take 100-200 level classes. These students are not seeking dual credit. A high school sophomore, junior, or senior will not be allowed to enroll in any developmental course.
Dual Credit
The fifty-fifth legislative assembly of the State of North Dakota passed Senate Bill 2033 at the 1997 session. The bill allows sophomores*, juniors, and seniors in North Dakota's public schools to take courses offered by an approved post-secondary institution for both high school and post-secondary credit. The program provides students with a greater variety of class offerings and the opportunity to pursue more challenging coursework.
*Because college work is demanding, Sitting Bull College recommends dual credit or dual enrollment for juniors and seniors, but may accept sophomores with exceptional motivation and academic preparedness. Parents, guardians, and high school officials should assess students' academic and emotional readiness before enrollment.
Enrollment Policy for Dual Enrollment and Credit
- Students must complete an application for enrollment at SBC.
- Students must take the ACCUPLACER and score at or above the established cut scores for Composition (ENGL 110 Composition I) and/or Math (MATH 102 Intermediate Algebra) in order to enroll in classes. An Accuplacer cut reading score for other dual credit/dual enrollment courses will also be assessed.
- The program will allow students to enroll in only 100-200 level courses.
- Dual-Credit students will only be allowed to enroll in a maximum of two courses or eight credit hours per semester.
- The students will pay the same fees as regular students.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the college.
- Enrollment of a high school student cannot displace regular student enrollment. Example: The Building Trades program has limited enrollment in some courses.
- Each high school must appoint a liaison to work with SBC.
- Follow SBC policies for online courses.
- Under Exceptions and Special Conditions, credits do not become official college credits until the student has submitted proof of graduation from high school or completion of the GED.