Dual Enrollment
LSUA offers qualified high school students the ability to take college courses that apply toward a college degree and high school credit at the same time! Students work directly with their high school counselor to determine which Dual Enrollment courses to choose. These courses can be taken on the campus of LSUA, online, or at participating high schools.
Need Help? We are always available to answer your questions and help you every step of the way.
Call (318) 473-6417 or schedule an appointment.
All courses taken through Dual Enrollment are official college courses that will appear on your LSUA transcript!
How to Apply
Complete the online Application for Admission (see Start an Application button below). There is a $20 application fee due at the time of application.*
Complete the Dual Enrollment Registration Form. This is to be signed by the parent, the student, and the school. This is NOT the application
Schedule an appointment with the LSUA Admissions Office for scheduling (unless taking the course through the high school).
Bring your registration form and ACT or Accuplacer scores to the scheduling appointment.
*The application fee is a one-time charge that applies as long as the student remains continuously enrolled in the program.
Students who wish to continue their enrollment at LSUA after graduating from high school must reapply for admission as college freshmen, but the application fee is waived.
Additional Information
A student is eligible to enroll in LSUA Dual Enrollment Courses if they meet ANY of the following:
1. SUCCESS IN HIGH SCHOOL | ||
|---|---|---|
2.5 Cumulative HS GPA | ||
AND | ||
Specific-subject minimum scores* | OR | Counselor recommendation based on overall student performance and grade trends in the subject. |
2. SUCCESS IN SUBJECT AREA | ||
3.0 Cumulative high school subject area GPA, as determined by LSUA | AND | Counselor recommendation based on grade tends in the subject. |
3. SUCCESS IN PREVIOUS DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES | ||
2.5 cumulative college GPA, as demonstrated in prior dual enrollment participation |
Together with the GPA requirement, if a student has any score in the Humanities and Social Science placement score column, they are eligible to enroll in a Humanity or Social Science dual enrollment course. They are eligible to enroll in a Science or Mathematics dual enrollment course if they have both the GPA and any score in the Science and Mathematics placement score column. In addition, students must meet all prerequisites required for any specific course.
Assessment | Placement Scores for Humanities and Social Sciences | Placement Scores for Science and Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
ACCUPLACER NG | Writing 250 | QRAS 250 |
Pre-ACT | English 18 | Math 19 |
Pre-SAT | WL 25 | Math 500 |
EOC | English II 740 | Algebra I 760 |
Geometry 750 | ||
LEAP 2025 | English II Mastery or Above | Geometry Mastery or above (for enrollment in non-algebraic Gen Ed Math) |
Geometry Mastery or above AND completion of Algebra II with a C or better for enrollment in College Algebra | | ACT | English 18 | Math 19 | | SAT | ERW 500 | Math 510 | | ALEKS PPL | N/A | 35 | | Advanced Placement Exam | 3 in a Humanities or Social Science subject area | 3 in a Math or Science subject area |
To continue taking Dual Enrollment Courses, students must have an overall LSUA GPA of 2.0 or higher and maintain a high school GPA of at least 2.5.
LSUA offers Dual Enrollment courses at a reduced rate. Please see below for our upcoming fee schedule.
Beginning Spring 2026: $50 per credit hour
Students are also responsible for the cost of textbooks associated with the course.
The Accuplacer New Generation Exam is given at LSUA in the Testing Center or remotely for an additional cost. The exam can be scheduled at www.registerblast.com/lsua/exam.
Cost: $24 per test or $36 for both
The test can be retaken after waiting one week.
To prepare for the exam, click http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer.
Let's Get Started!
Apply Online
On-Campus Application Deadlines
Fall Semester: August 1
Spring Semester: December 1
Summer Semester: May 1
To request a deadline exception, please email admissions@lsua.edu.
Apply via Mail
Print and Mail Your Application
Addressed to:
Louisiana State University
Office of Admissions and Records
8100 Hwy 71 South
Alexandria, LA 71302
Mailed applications may take up to 10 business days to process.
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