Early College Programs

Early College Programs
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5303 USA
(269) 387-4200

Dual Enroll at WMU

Dual enrollment through Early College Programs at WMU provides eligible high school students with credits that may be applied toward high school graduation requirements as well as a college or university program.

Apply Now
Contact Us

To dual enroll at WMU, you need to: 

  • Be enrolled in a Michigan high school. 

  • Have a 3.0 high school GPA for freshmen - juniors, and a 2.75 high school GPA for seniors. 

  • Get approval from your high school counselor and parent/guardian. 

Then, follow these steps: 

  1. Complete the online application. Choose Main Campus | Domestic student when the option arises. 

  1. Have your high school counselor fill out the Counselor Approval form and submit transcripts. (An email is sent directly to the counselor email you provide on your application). 

  1. Have your parent(s)/guardian(s) complete the Parent Approval form. (An email is sent directly to the contact email you provide on your application). 

  1. Fill out the Third-Party Authorization Form with your high school counselor, which they should submit via email to @email 

Once you are admitted, you can sign up for classes through your GoWMU portal. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Dual-enrolled student tuition is the same as undergraduate tuition rates. Check here for updated tuition and fees. Tuition does not cover books, parking, or other fees.

Once you are enrolled, you can access your financial account information through your GoWMU portal.  You are responsible for the remainder amount indicated on your Third-Party Authorization form.

You can find available classes through the WMU Course Offerings website. Classes fill up quickly, so it is best to apply and enroll as soon as possible before the start of a semester. Make sure to check with your high school counselor about which classes fit with your high school graduation plan.

 All WMU dual enrollment credits can be applied to a future degree at WMU. To learn more about transferring credits to other Michigan colleges, check out the Michigan Transfer Network website. 

Image of a table talk with Early College Program's students.

Forms for dual-enrolled students