Get a jumpstart on your higher education!
Start your future now by taking advantage of the Dual Credit Program!
High school students attending a public, private, or home school can take college classes and start working on a certificate or degree.
Dual Credit classes earn high school and college credit.
High schools determine how college classes work toward high school graduation requirements.
For a list of all Dual Credit classes, email dualcredit@sanjuancollege.edu
Dual Credit Admission Requirements:
- Be at least 14 years old on the first day of classes
- Have successfully completed at least one semester of high school courses
Steps to Apply
Make your application process smoother—attend our info session first for all the tips and guidance you need!
High school students must complete steps 1 and 2 below.
Take the first step, apply to SJC today!
When you create your Admissions account with SJC, you will select one of the following:
- Dual Credit – If you are a current New Mexico high school student
- Early Admit – If you are a current high school student who lives in another state
Complete the High School Admission to San Juan College form.
This form requires the electronic signature of the student, parent, and high school counselor. The high school counselor or home school educator will attach a high school transcript.
Homeschool educators: If you need a high school transcript template, please email dualcredit@sanjuancollege.edu
Watch the video below if you need help completing the form.
Dual Credit Information Session with Enrollment Help for Summer & Fall 2025
Students who plan to take a Dual Credit class in Summer & Fall 2025 can begin the enrollment process now.
Dual Credit Information Session with Enrollment Help for Summer & Fall 2025 - Zoom
Students who plan to take a Dual Credit class in Summer & Fall 2025 can begin the enrollment process now.
Dual Credit Information Session with Enrollment Help for Summer & Fall 2025
Students who plan to take a Dual Credit class in Summer & Fall 2025 can begin the enrollment process now.
Dual Credit Information Session with Enrollment Help for Summer & Fall 2025
Students who plan to take a Dual Credit class in Summer & Fall 2025 can begin the enrollment process now.
Dual Credit Information Session with Enrollment Help for Summer & Fall 2025
Students who plan to take a Dual Credit class in Summer & Fall 2025 can begin the enrollment process now.
Already Admitted?
Benefits
- Be more likely to graduate high school
- Be more likely to enroll in a college or trade school after high school graduation
- Be better prepared for college
- Complete a degree program in less time
- Be more likely to finish college
- Receive a free membership to the HHPC if you take 4 credit hours or more
- Receive a discounted membership to the HHPC if you take 3 credit hours or less - just $15 a month
Participating High Schools
Dual Credit Students attending High School in one of the following districts:
- Aztec Municipal Schools
- Bloomfield School District
- Central Consolidated School District
- Cuba Independent School District
- Dulce Independent Schools
- Farmington Municipal Schools
- Gallup-McKinley County Schools
Early Admission Students attending High School in one of the following districts:
- Archuleta School District (Pagosa Springs)
- Bayfield School District
- Dolores School District
- Durango School District 9-R
- Ignacio School District
- Mancos School District
- Montezuma-Cortez School District
- Southwest Colorado School
- Southwest Open School
Homeschool Students who reside in one of the districts outlined in the table above.
If you attend a school district that is not listed above and are interested in taking classes at San Juan College, please email the Dual Credit Coordinator for more information.
Costs
Tuition and general fees are waived for New Mexico residents from participating school districts.
Course or program fees are paid by a participating school district or by the student. Check with your high school counselor or the SJC Dual Credit Coordinator.
Textbook costs vary by school district. Please ask your high school counselor for more information.
Early admission students from Southwest Colorado high schools are charged New Mexico resident tuition. Check with your high school counselor to confirm your school district will pay the tuition.
General fees are waived.
Course or program fees may be paid by the school district or paid by the student. Check with your high school counselor or the SJC Dual Credit Coordinator.
Early admission students are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks and materials.
Tuition and general fees are waived for New Mexico resident homeschool students.
Homeschool students who are NOT New Mexico residents, please contact SJC Dual Credit Coordinator for more information.
Homeschool students pay course and program fees.
Homeschool students are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks and materials.
Registering for Courses
After being admitted to San Juan College, students can register through their high school representatives or at the Registration and Records office. Students must meet all pre-requisite requirements to register for courses. Students are responsible for following SJC’s Academic Calendar and knowing all important dates and deadlines. These include start and end dates of the semester, add/drop dates and the date to withdraw from all courses with a “W’ on college transcript.
Enrollment Resources and Forms
- Search for Courses
- Current Academic Catalog
- Student Information Update Form (For students who need to change/update their contact information)
- Academic Calendar
