Exceptional high school students can take regular college classes at Penn State Behrend through the Dual Enrollment Program. This program is available during the school year as well as the summer. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis for the next enrollment semester. To be eligible, participants must have completed their sophomore year in high school; priority admission will be given to students who have completed their junior year.

Dual enrollment students may take up to 8 credits per semester and receive a Dual Enrollment scholarship that covers 50 percent of the tuition.

Dual enrollment applicants are encouraged to review information about Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law (PACPSL) Compliance.

Incoming dual enrollment students will meet with an academic adviser to choose an appropriate course based on the student's academic record and goals. Dual enrollment students must meet the prerequisites and/or successfully complete any required placement tests.

The Dual Enrollment Admission Process

Students interested in pursuing dual enrollment courses at Penn State Behrend should submit:

  • A nondegree enrollment form to the Admissions Office. The nondegree enrollment form states that it should be returned University Registrar, but students applying for dual enrollment should submit this form to the Admissions Office.
  • A letter from the student stating their interest in participating in dual enrollment and how they anticipate participation in dual enrollment will benefit them academically.

Dual enrollment applicants should request that the following information be submitted by their school counselor:

Please be aware of the following application deadlines:

  • August 1 for fall semester (late August-mid-December)
  • December 1 for spring semester (mid-January-late April)
  • June 1 for summer session (late June-early August)

Submit applications packets to:

Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
Penn State Behrend
4851 College Drive
Erie, PA 16563

Or to [email protected]