Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment gives eligible Missouri S&T undergraduate students the opportunity to take graduate-level courses during their final one or two semesters—while still completing their bachelor’s degree. These courses are taken in addition to undergraduate degree requirements and are recorded as graduate credit, allowing students to begin working toward a future advanced degree.

This option offers flexibility and early exposure to graduate coursework, making it a great fit for students who:

  • Plan to pursue a graduate degree and want to get a head start

  • Are exploring graduate school options and want to try out advanced coursework

  • Have room in their schedules during their final undergraduate semesters and want to make the most of their time at S&T

Graduate credit earned through Dual Enrollment may be applied to a future graduate certificate, master’s, or Ph.D. program at Missouri S&T—or potentially transferred to another institution, depending on that institution’s transfer credit policies.

To ensure the courses can be used toward a graduate program, students must submit the Dually Enrolled Undergraduate Graduate Credit Indication Form within the first two weeks of the semester. This form designates the courses as graduate credit at the time they are taken. Without this step, the courses will remain on the undergraduate record and cannot be applied to a graduate degree later.

Dual Enrollment is an excellent opportunity for students to accelerate their academic goals, gain early graduate-level experience, and keep their future options open—all without needing to commit to a specific graduate program right away.
  • Eligibility
  • How to Apply
  • Courses and Credits

Eligibility

To participate in Dual Enrollment, you must:

  • Be enrolled as an undergraduate student at Missouri S&T with senior standing
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 if you have two semesters remaining
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 if you're in your final semester
  • Be enrolled in at least three undergraduate credit hours at Missouri S&T during the semester
  • Maintain good academic standing as an undergraduate student

If you are part of—or plan to join—a Grad Track Pathway (GTP) program, you may take up to nine additional graduate credit hours through Dual Enrollment. This limit applies if you were admitted to your undergraduate program in fall 2025 or later.

How to Apply

To apply, submit a Dual Enrollment application at https://connect.mst.edu/apply/. Use the same account you used when applying for undergraduate admission to Missouri S&T.

If you don’t remember your login information or have questions about the application process, contact Graduate and International Admissions at stgrad@mst.edu for assistance.

1. Select “Start New Application.”

  • Choose “Graduate Application”
  • Select your preferred mode of study:
    • Graduate On-Campus, or
    • Graduate Distance (if you plan to study remotely)
  • Click “Create Application.”

2. Review Personal Information

  • Check the Personal Background section to ensure all transferred information is accurate.
  • Make any updates as needed.

3. Complete Academic Program Selection

  • Under Program Selection:
    • Select “Dual Enrolled Graduate” as your academic level.
    • Choose your intended graduate program as your Selected Major.
      • This should be the program you are most interested in pursuing after completing your undergraduate degree—even if you haven't fully committed yet. Choosing your intended graduate program ensures your application is routed to the correct department for review and course planning.

4. Complete Previous Application Information

  • Indicate that you have previously applied to Missouri S&T.
  • Confirm that you have previously enrolled at Missouri S&T.
  • Enter your current Student ID number.
  • Answer “No” to: “Have you previously been awarded a degree from Missouri S&T?”

5. Select Start Term

  • Choose the term you plan to take your first dual enrollment course.

6. Review Remaining Sections

  • Check the Academic History, Additional Information, and Test Scores sections for accuracy.
  • Make updates if needed.

7. Submit Any Required Materials

  • If the application requires any materials you believe should be waived—such as Letters of Recommendation or GRE scores—email stgrad@mst.edu to request a waiver. 

8. Review and Submit

  • Review your full application for accuracy.
  • Sign electronically and submit your application.

Courses and Credits

  • Courses must not be required for the undergraduate degree. Dual Enrollment courses must be taken in addition to your undergraduate requirements.
  • You must be enrolled in at least three undergraduate credit hours each semester you participate in Dual Enrollment.
  • You must submit the Dually Enrolled Undergraduate Graduate Credit Indication Form within the first two weeks of the semester. This form is what designates which graduate-level courses should be recorded as graduate credit. If the form isn’t submitted on time, the courses will remain on your undergraduate transcript and cannot be applied toward a future graduate degree.
  • You may enroll in up to 16 total credit hours of combined undergraduate and graduate coursework per semester. If you need to exceed this limit, you must submit the Dually Enrolled Undergraduate Graduate Credit Indication Form to the Graduate Education office for approval.
  • Students participating in (or planning to join) the Grad Track Pathway (GTP) may earn up to nine additional graduate credit hours through Dual Enrollment. This additional-credit allowance applies only to students whose undergraduate admission began fall 2025 or later.