Messiah University’s dual-enrollment program provides high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take college courses that can satisfy both high school and college credit requirements. At just $150 per credit, you’ll get a head start on your college career and save money in the process!
Messiah University offers online courses during its spring, summer and fall sessions that are open to eligible dual enrolled students.
Messiah’s summer online undergraduate courses are offered in two distinct six-week sessions. A complete list of list of summer online courses for each six week session can be accessed here. For further information, including a course demo, check out Messiah's undergraduate online website.
Messiah offers opportunities for dual enrollment students to take online courses during its fall and spring semesters. Some of these courses are designated solely for dual enrollment students, while others are open to Messiah undergraduates as well.
The following online courses are planned to be offered (subject to change) during the fall 2025 semester. Courses are asynchronous unless otherwise noted.
Please discuss course selection with your school counselor to ensure that it meets your specific requirements for high school graduation. All students must apply online for dual enrollment at Messiah University before registering for individual classes.
During the fall and spring semesters of each academic year, Messiah University offers dual-enrollment courses at its main campus, located in Mechanicsburg, PA* This option provides a traditional collegiate classroom experience with face-to-face interaction with professors and classmates. Following the registration of Messiah's undergraduate students each term (fall and spring semesters) the University makes remaining class openings available to dual-enrolled students. For a list of suggested/recommended on-campus courses, contact Matt Reitnour at mreitnour@messiah.edu.
View semester dates and application deadlines for dual-enrollment classes
*If you take an on-campus course, you must provide your own transportation to and from campus. Please consult with your school counselor to ensure that the class time does not conflict with your other academic schedules and requirements.
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Strengthen your potential to graduate from college early.
Start your career or graduate school ahead of schedule while significantly lowering the expense of a traditional four-year degree. Messiah University is a regionally accredited university, so course credit transfers to other institutions.
Experience college life by taking classes taught by Messiah University professors.
Through dual enrollment, you will experience the same curriculum and learning environment as Messiah’s undergraduate students. Plus, you’ll be able to explore your various academic interests which will help make choosing a major easier when the time comes.
Save money now on future college costs.
At Messiah University, we significantly discount (90 percent!) our cost per credit for dual-enrolled students—only $150 per credit!
Plan ahead and start early, and you could graduate from high school with more than a year’s worth of college credit!
Graduating early can save you 1-2 semesters of tuition, room, board and other expenses—while getting a head start on your career or graduate school.
Create a more flexible schedule for yourself in college.
Earning college credits in high school can free up more time in college for a job, athletics or other activities.
Before completing an application for dual enrollment at Messiah University, please read our eligibility requirements in the accordion below to ensure that you are eligible to apply.
Apply for dual enrollment for a course taught on Messiah University's campus, at a regional high school campus or during the summer online.
*Official transcripts should be sent via postal mail or through an official electronic sending service. If you have questions about Messiah University's dual enrollment program, please contact Matt Reitnour at: mreitnour@messiah.edu.
**Access to the recommendation and permission forms will be provided to the teacher/counselor and parent/guardian for whom you provide an email address in the application.
Admissions (attn: Dual Enrollment)
Messiah University
One University Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Whether you take a dual-enrollment course online or on Messiah University’s campus, you may take a maximum of seven credits per semester at $150 per credit (a 90 percent discount from Messiah’s regular per-credit cost). The majority of courses are three credits, or a total of $450 per course. Students wishing to take more than seven credits may do so at the current part-time student per-credit rate. Dual-enrolled students are responsible for text books and transportation costs.
We welcome dual-enrolled students from public, private, charter, home and cyber schools. To enroll in a Messiah University dual-enrollment course you must meet these eligibility requirements:
*Access to these forms will be made available through the application. If you have any questions, contact Matt Reitnour at mreitnour@messiah.edu.
To enable students to complete course registration in a timely fashion, and because space in courses is limited, we offer the preferred application deadlines below. Messiah’s dual enrollment program operates on a rolling admission basis, which means that we will continue to review applications for dual enrollment after the preferred application deadlines.
Semester |
Preferred Application Deadline |
Course Start Date |
| Summer 2025 (Online) | 3/31/2025 | Early Session: 5/18, Late Session: 7/6 |
| Fall 2025 | 6/23/2025 | 8/26/2025 |
| Spring 2026 | 11/24/2025 | 1/12/2026 |
Congratulations on being accepted for dual enrollment! You're on your way to getting a head start on your college education. Please check out our accepted dual enrollment FAQ page for additional steps you'll need to take prior to the first day of class.