Dual Credit
Terrence Rasco
Director of Dual Credit Pathways
trasco@nmjc.edu(575) 492-2647
Welcome to New Mexico Junior College! We are excited that you have chosen to get a head start on your college education by participating in the NMJC Dual Credit program.
Dual Credit provides high school juniors and seniors who attend a public high school (with whom NMJC has a Dual Credit agreement) the opportunity to take college courses for which they will simultaneously earn both college credit and high school credit. After high school, when they go on to attend college or university, they will already have acquired the confidence to succeed academically in college. Students should see their high school counselor for Dual Credit information.
Concurrent Enrollment Provides high school juniors and seniors who attend a private or a public high school or are currently home-schooled students and at least 16 years of age, the opportunity to take college courses. Students seeking concurrent enrollment must speak with the Registrar's Office. The student and parent must complete a Concurrent Consent Form.
Prospective students may obtain a copy of NMJC's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report below.
Be advised that college classes are designed for adults and may not be appropriate for some high school-aged students.
The following is a Dual Credit Orientation video provided for new and perspective Dual Credit students. This video will provide information about NMJC campus, Student Service and Resources, use of the T-Bird Portal, and student expectations in dual credit classes. For further information about Dual Credit programs students should see their high school counselor.
T-Bird Portal Access | Academic Success Center | Campus Map |
Dual Credit Policy Guide | Online Student Orientation Video | NMJC Security and Fire Safety Report |
ARE YOU READY?
1. Apply to NMJC
Complete the Online Application and allow two (2) business days for processing from
the date of submission online. (Please be sure to hit submit & then log off when finished.)
2. Consult Your High School Counselor
Meet with your high school counselor to determine what course(s) would be appropriate
for you to take at NMJC. Your high school counselor will initiate the proper paperwork
for you to take classes. Your high school counselor will also initiate assessment
testing.
Please note: Grades earned at New Mexico Junior College become part of your permanent NMJC transcript.
1. Apply to NMJC
Complete the Online Application and allow two (2) business days for processing from
date of submission online. (Please be sure to hit submit & then log off when finished.)
If you have accessibility concerns, this form is also available at New Mexico Junior
College Admission & Records Office.
2. Meet with an NMJC Counselor and take the Assessment Tests
Meet with a NMJC counselor to review and discuss appropriate class options and degree
/ career goals.
Take the assessment tests upon recommendation of a counselor.
3. Complete Concurrent Consent Enrollment Form
After you have visited with a counselor, determine what classes you wish to take,
you and your parent/guardian must sign the Concurrent Consent form.
Return the signed form to the Registrar’s Office for NMJC signatures and review. A
current high school transcript must be turned in to the Registrar's Office with the
Concurrent Form.
4. Attend Classes
Concurrent students are establishing a permanent college record and are responsible
for knowing college deadlines and procedures.