High School Dual Enrollment
Admissions Criteria
High school students may enroll for summer classes at UNO during the summer following the completion of their Sophomore year, or for dual enrollment during the fall and/or spring of their Junior and/or Senior years. Students who wish to take advantage of the dual enrollment opportunity must have completed their Sophomore year, should have an ACT composite of 23 or higher (SAT I Math + Critical Reading combined score of 1060 or greater), a high school GPA of 2.75 or better, and have a recommendation from their principal or guidance counselor.
- Public High School Students
- Private/Independent High School Students
- James W. Ellis Scholarship Information
PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
A.) For public high school students taking classes that carry both high school and college credit, the Louisiana Board of Regents offers funding. The funding covers all educational expenses (except non-mandatory fees and books). This assistance is available only during fall and spring terms. For summer sessions students are eligible for the James W. Ellis scholarship..
B.) For public high school students taking classes that carry only college credit (i.e. you are receiving no high school credit) you are eligible to apply for the James W. Ellis Scholarship.
Click here for James W. Ellis scholarship information.
PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - to download your application for the Dual Enrollment Program, click here
Along with the application the following items must be submitted to the Office of Enrollment Management:
- Contract (click here to download)
- A one time $40 application fee
- Official high school transcripts
- Official ACT/SAT scores
- Immunization form (click here to download)
PRIVATE/INDEPENDENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Students attending a private or independent high school may apply for a James W. Ellis Scholarship.
Click here for James W. Ellis scholarship information.
NON-PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - to download your application for the Dual Enrollment Program, click here
Along with the application the following items must be submitted to the Office of Enrollment Management:
- Contract (click here to download)
- A one time $40 application fee
- Official high school transcripts
- Official ACT/SAT scores
- Immunization form (click here to download)
JAMES W. ELLIS SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The scholarship covers the cost of tuition for one three-credit hour class. Additional classes and/or
fees are at the expense of the student.
Students must reapply for the scholarship each semester.
To apply:
First time applicants - write a one to two page summary of your
activities and achievements in narrative form.
Additional semesters - write a one to two page summary addressing
your experiences and progress in the courses you have taken in narrative form.
Do not send a copy of the initial summary.
For further information about the Dual Enrollment Program, please contact:
Office of Enrollment Management
214 Administration Bldg.
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 70148
or call (504) 280-6015
dualenroll@uno.edu
