Dual Enrollment Program
Get a head start on college by completing college courses and earning college credits while still in high school! This program is a perfect way for high school students to explore new subjects, save on college tuition, and prepare for your future. Students who participate in GMercyU's Dual Enrollment Program can enter college with as many as 15 credits.
High School Partners
- Abington School District
- Centennial School District
- Colonial School District
- Council Rock School District (North & South)
- Lower Merion School District
- Lower Moreland Township School District
- Neshaminy School District
- North Penn School District
- Pennridge School District
- Pennsbury School District
- Tredyffrin/Easttown School District
- Upper Dublin School District
Dual Enrollment Scholarship
Students who participate in GMercyU’s Dual Enrollment program while in high school and then enroll as a full-time bachelor’s degree-seeking student at GMercyU will receive a full-tuition scholarship for the final semester of their senior year.
GMercyU Classes Offered*
- ACC 105: Principles of Accounting I
- ACC 106: Principles of Accounting II
- BIO 203 and BIO 203L: General Biology I and Lab
- BIO 107 and BIO 107L: Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab
- BIO 114: Human Genetics
- BIO 299: Selected Topics in Biology
- BUS 101: Business Theory
- BUS 205: Principles of Management
- BUS 230: Business Law I
- BUS 320: Small Business Management
- BUS 351: Sports Marketing
- CHM 151: Principles of Chemistry I
- CHM 152: Principles of Chemistry II
- CIS 101: Introduction to Desktop Computing
- CIS 116: Introduction to Python
- CIS 299: Special Topics
- CIS 301: Algorithms and Data Structures
- COMD 206: Digital Storytelling
- CRJ 102: Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CRJ 320: Forensics Crime Scene Investigation
- ECN 103: Macroeconomics
- ECN 102: Microeconomics
- EDU 216: Foundations of Teaching and Learning, PreK-4
- ENG 101: College English
- ENG 200: Public Speaking
- MKT 207: Principles of Marketing
- MKT 410: Marketing and Digital Media
- MTH 245: Calculus I
- PHY 241 and PHY 241L General Physics I and Lab
- PSY 101 General Psychology
- PSY 111 Statistics
- SCI 299 Selected Topics in Science
- SOC 100 Principles of Sociology
- SEM 315 Personal Finance
*As of Fall 2025; offerings vary by district. Reach out to csc@gmercyu.edu with specific questions or to learn more!
Frequently Asked Questions
It's easy! If your high school is one of GMercyU's partners, one of your guidance counselors or teachers will let you know what courses are available and give you a form for you and your parents to fill out during your first few weeks of school.
If your school is interested in becoming a part of GMercyU's Dual Enrollment Program, an administrator, teacher or guidance counselor can reach out to GMercyU's The College of Arts, Sciences & Professional Studies at mcgarry.l@gmercyu.edu to set up a meeting with Dean Lisa McGarry, PhD.
GMercyU's Dual Enrollment Program currently offers a variety of courses in a variety of fields. See our current list above!
High school juniors and seniors are eligible to participate in GMercyU's Dual Enrollment Program.
Dual Enrollment Courses are offered at a substantially reduced tuition rate. Contact your teacher or guidance counselor for more details or send an email to csc@gmercyu.edu.
One of the best benefits of GMercyU's Dual Enrollment program is you never have to leave your high school. One of your teachers will facilitate the course right in your high school.
Aside from earning college credits at a substantially lower tuition rate and gaining experience completing college-level coursework, students who participate in the Dual Enrollment Program are exposed to numerous networking opportunities and academic experiences. For example, GMercyU hosts Dual Enrollment Day where students come to campus to network and learn from different business professionals.
GMercyU also hosts a Dual Enrollment Business Competition where students create a business plan and compete against other high schools.