High School Dual Enrollment

To support academic success, SVSU recommends that dual enrollment students in 11th or 12th grade have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.5. Each application is reviewed individually based on the courses the student wishes to take. Students who show the ability to succeed in courses with prerequisites may be considered for prerequisite waivers.

Application Requirements

To apply for dual enrollment, students must submit:

• A completed Dual Enrollment Application (1,117KB) (required each academic year)
• An official high school transcript
• SAT or ACT scores (not required, but strongly recommended if available to enhance the admission file)
• No application fee is required

Students may enroll in up to three courses per semester, pending approval from both their high school counselor and SVSU’s Office of Admissions.

Important: A new High School Dual Enrollment Form and an updated high school transcript must be submitted each semester a student wishes to enroll.

How to Apply

1. Complete and submit the Dual Enrollment Application (1,117KB).
   This form must be submitted for each academic year you wish to enroll.
2. Ask your high school counselor to send your official high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores (if taken) to the SVSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
   • SAT/ACT scores are not required, but they can be added to your file at any time.
   • Official scores may be submitted through CollegeBoard.org or ACT.org.
   • Unofficial score reports are also accepted if your full name is clearly visible. These can be emailed to transcripts@svsu.edu.
3. Submit all application materials to:
   Saginaw Valley State University
   Office of Undergraduate Admissions
   Attn: Dual Enrollment Coordinator – Samantha VanHorn
   7400 Bay Road
   University Center, MI 48710

Note: If you plan to dual enroll for more than one semester, you must submit a new Dual Enrollment Form and an updated transcript for each additional semester.

Important Registration Deadline:
All dual enrollment paperwork must be submitted and processed before the first day of the semester you plan to enroll. SVSU cannot accept any dual enrollment registrations after the semester begins.

Questions?
Contact Samantha VanHorn at (989) 964-4208 for assistance with the application process.

What to Do After Being Accepted to SVSU

Once accepted as a dual enrollment student, you’ll receive an admission letter by mail that includes your SVSU student ID number and username. This information is used to activate your SVSU email and access your online student account through MySVSU.

Account activation is important!
You’ll use your SVSU account to receive official communications and pay any remaining balance not covered by your high school.

Need help with your student account or password setup?
Contact the SVSU ITS Support Center at: (989) 964-4225 or Toll-Free: (866) 827-4357

Paying for Courses

Payment (billing) authorization is completed as part of the Dual Enrollment Application (1,117KB) when applying to SVSU.

If the high school is covering all or part of the tuition:

• SVSU will send an invoice directly to the high school.
• Payment should be made by check, payable to Saginaw Valley State University.
• The check must include the student’s full name and SVSU student ID number.

Send payments to:
Saginaw Valley State University
Attn: Financial Services Center
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710

If a parent or guardian is paying all or part of the tuition/fees:

• Any remaining balance will appear on the student’s account via MySVSU > Quick Access > Self-Service > Student Finance.
• Payments can be made:
  • Online by check or credit card
  • In person at the Campus Financial Services Center

Important: Remaining balances must be paid in full by the first day of class, unless the student is enrolled in the Cardinal Payment Plan.

Requirements for Each Semester

Students who plan to dual enroll for more than one semester must submit the following each additional semester:

• An updated Dual Enrollment Application (1,117KB)
• A current official high school transcript

These documents must be sent to the SVSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Important Registration Deadline:

• All dual enrollment paperwork must be submitted and processed before the first day of the semester in which the student plans to enroll.
• No dual enrollment registrations will be accepted once the semester has begun.

Course Eligibility

A representative from SVSU’s Office of Admissions will review each student’s:

• High school transcript
• SAT or ACT scores (if submitted)
• Other supporting application materials

This review helps determine eligibility for the courses the student wishes to take. If more information is needed, SVSU may contact the student and/or their high school counselor.

Note: While most prerequisite courses are not required for dual enrollment, students are expected to understand any foundational material covered in those prerequisites before enrolling in an advanced course.

Some courses may require special permission from the instructor—students will be notified if this is necessary.

Registering for Courses

Step 1: Explore Available Courses

SVSU course offerings for each semester can be viewed online using the Course Schedule Lookup tool.

How to Use It:

• Choose the term you plan to enroll in.
• Select the course department and any other filters you’d like to apply.
• Click the red “Search” button at the bottom of the page.
• Look for classes marked as "Open"—these have seats available.

Tip: Write down course details such as:

• Course name (e.g., ACCT 213 – Financial Accounting)
• Line number
• Section number
• Credit hours

If a class is full, contact Samantha VanHorn at (989) 964-4208 for alternative options.

Step 2: Submit Course Selections

Record your course choices on the Dual Enrollment Application (1,117KB) and include it with your application materials.

Step 3: SVSU Registers You

Once all paperwork is received, SVSU’s Office of Admissions will officially register you for your requested courses.

Remember: Early applications = earlier registration opportunities.

View Your Class Schedule

After registration, log in to MySVSU to view your class schedule:

• Go to MySVSU (use your SVSU username and password)
• Click on Quick Links > Self-Service
• Select Student Planning to view your courses

Textbooks Listing

To find your textbooks, visit the Find Course Materials page. You’ll need your full class list, including course and section numbers, to look up the required materials.