DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT DHS
For the 2023-2024 school year, DeRidder High School offers dual enrollment to juniors and seniors. High school credit is awarded based on the Beauregard Parish Dual Enrollment Matrix. College credit is awarded through McNeese and LSUA.
Beauregard Parish Dual Enrollment Guidelines
For the 2024-2025 School year: Dual enrollment will be available through LSUE.
LSUE Dual Enrollment Webpage – There are many helpful links at the bottom of this page, including the two below.
Applying for LSUE Academy or Dual Enrollment
Students must make appointments with the counselor to discuss dual enrollment options and course selections.
Students and parents must attend the information meeting in the spring with LSUE.
Estimate cost. Parents will be responsible for a portion of the tuition to be paid directly to LSUE.
Determine eligibility
Requirements:
Pre-ACT scores: 18 English, 19 Math, 19 Composite
ACT scores: 18 English 19 Math, 19 Composite
Minimum 2.5 GPA
*Students can become eligible with LEAP 2025 scores or the Accuplacer. If you do not have the scores listed above, please contact the counselor concerning eligibility.
New DE/Academy students should complete the LSUE online dual enrollment application following the steps at this link. Click here
Returning students will complete a renewal form in the Spring. Those can be found in the counselor’s office. Academy students will receive the form during their advising meeting with the Academy Director. Students do NOT need to reapply for DE/Academy if they participated in the program the previous year.
Once admitted, students will receive an Admission notification through email which will include their LSUE username and password.
Complete course registration form and return to the counselor by due date. Academy students will complete the course registration form with the Academy Director and then bring it to the school counselor for approval.
*A list of course descriptions for dual enrollment can be
found online in the LSUE course catalog.
DUAL ENROLLMENT COLLEGE CREDIT TRANSFERS
Every university is different in regards to which credits will or will not transfer. Most institutions have a transfer evauluation system or transfer admission page you can search for on their website. These systems will help you see exactly how credit will transfer. It is important that you check with your college or univeristy of choice to see what they will or will not accept. The Louisiana Board of Regents does offer an articulation matrix to help guide you.
Articulation Matrix – This will help with Universities within the state of Louisiana.
Grambling Transfer Information
McNeese Transfer Evaluation System
Northwestern Transfer and Test Credit Information
Southern Transfer Evaluation System
ULL Transfer Evaluation System
For Universities outside of the state of Louisiana, you will need to contact the university or check their webpage.