Frequently Asked Questions
We know you will have questions about dual enrollment, forms, procedures, etc. We have created this list of FAQs which answers the most common questions; however, we are always available to help so please contact us if you need any assistance: (931) 221-7175 or govnow@apsu.edu
For Prospective Students
Dual enrollment allows you to enroll in college courses and receive BOTH high school and college credit for that course. With joint enrollment you receive ONLY college credit for the course. Throughout this website, we will use term "dual enrollment" to refer to both.
APSU has no limits on the number of classes you can take – but the dual enrollment grant will only apply to 10 courses during your time as a dual enrollment student.
Yes, but online classes might not be your first choice. Ask yourself these important questions before you enroll in an online class:
- Am I disciplined enough to check my classes frequently throughout the semester (at least three times a week)?
- Can I work independently?
- Do I have access to a high speed Internet connection?
Yes. However, the Austin Peay Center @ Fort Campbell operates on a different academic calendar, so be sure to check that those classes still fit into your high school schedule.
Talk to your guidance counselor and/or reach out to our office.
The CMCSS Middle College at APSU is different from the dual enrollment program at APSU in that the students take both college classes and high school classes on the APSU campus. Admissions to the Middle College at APSU is by application only and is limited to students who are currently attending a CMCSS high school.
The application fee for dual or joint enrollment is waived. If you later apply for admission to APSU as a freshman, you will be required to pay an application fee at that time.
Students living in the Kentucky counties of Allen, Calloway, Christian, Logan, Todd or Trigg are not charged out-of-state tuition. If you are not within an easy driving distance to APSU for campus classes, you have the option to take online classes for dual credit.
If you are a non-citizen from outside the United States, you will be required to pay the out-of-state rate.
For Current Students
The requirement for textbooks varies by class and instructor. Textbook expenses are not covered by the TN Dual Enrollment Grant or APSU and are the financial responsibility
of the student.
Many dual enrollment classes taught by high school instructors are taught using textbooks
provided by the high school, meaning there is likely no out of pocket textbook expense
for a student.
All other classes - online classes, main campus classes, classes taught at a collaborative
location, and classes taught by an APSU instructor visiting your high school - will
require textbooks that students must purchase or rent.
Many online classes utilize a digital textbook that is automatically loaded to D2L,
but not all do. Please ask your instructor for clarification on textbook access for
online courses. If a digital textbook is loaded to your D2L, there will be an automatic
charge placed on your student account for the textbook cost.
It is the student's responsibility to utilize the Textbook Express tool located in
their OneStop Web Self-Service to determine their textbook needs for any class in
which you are enrolled. When in doubt, reach out to your instructor to confirm your
textbook needs.
CRN stands for Course Registration Number.
This is a number in the registration system that specifically identifies the particular section of a course for which you wish to register. CRNs for online/on campus courses can be found on APSU's schedule of classes.
CRNs for dual enrollment classes held at a high school or district collaborative location will not appear in the course schedule to prevent other students from registering in that class; APSU representatives will provide the CRN for those cases.
If the class for which you want to register shows as full, you may contact the instructor to see about getting permission to register. He/she will need to submit an override form to allow you into the class if there are additional spaces available. You may wish to contact the Dual Enrollment Office, they will assist you with contacting the instructor.
You are responsible for your own transportation to and from class. When you schedule your dual enrollment class, make sure to account for the time required to be at class on time, including time to locate a parking place and walk to class.
All vehicles parked on APSU's campus must be registered in the APSU parking portal. The cost of student parking is included in the student access fees. For more information, please visit https://www.apsu.edu/parking/ .
It is important that you understand what happens to your college record and financial aid during the different withdraw periods. Depending on when you drop a class, you could face several different scenarios not limited to owing money out-of-pocket for tuition that the Tennessee Dual Enrollment Grant will not cover, or you could be in the mandatory F period. The drop/withdraw dates are included on the academic calendar each semester. Please contact the Office of Dual Enrollment if you plan to drop a class so that we can help you understand your options.
For Previous Students
Students can request their APSU transcript be sent to any other colleges/universities they plan on attending. Please contact the Office of the Registrar at APSU to order your transcript.
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