BSU/PGCPS Dual Enrollment Program
Please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Continuing Education
- 301-860-6011
- lwilliams1@bowiestate.edu
- ContinuingEd@bowiestate.edu
With over 160 years of providing continuous educational experiences to students throughout this region and within the State of Maryland, Bowie State University is proud to be able to reach out to the high school level and provide young people with new and exciting educational experiences. This partnership with Prince George's County Public Schools serves to begin a continued effort on the part of the BSU to reach into the community to provide a variety of different services, interactions, and partnerships which will be mutually beneficial.
Enrollment
Potential and continuing dual enrollment students must complete the online PGCPS Intent to Enroll form by the published deadline. This form is required for courses to be funded by the PGCPS system.
Once the form is submitted, BSU will be notified of the student’s eligibility to participate in the program and will review and approve courses based on eligibility and availability. Please note that BSU may request additional documentation to further assess a student’s eligibility for the program and their requested courses.
Dual Credit Courses
Students may take dual credit courses, which not only provide college credit but also fulfill high school graduation requirements.
Dual credit courses are college-level courses that have been reviewed and approved by PGCPS to satisfy specific high school course requirements.
Please review the BSU Dual Credit Course List (pdf). This list is updated as new courses are reviewed and approved.
Additional Courses Available to High School Students
There is a second list of courses which includes many that are commonly taken by high school students through the dual enrollment partnership with BSU.
This list is not exhaustive — students may appeal to take other courses; in which case we may request permission from the appropriate academic departments.
Some of the courses listed may provide both college and high school credit, while others may offer college credit only and do not fulfill high school graduation requirements.
Please review the List of courses available to high school students (pdf) for more detailed information.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Dual Enrollment program, students must meet the following criteria:
Grade Level
Be enrolled in 11th or 12th grade on the first day of the semester in which the course is offered. This includes rising 11th and 12th graders for summer session courses.
GPA Requirement
Maintain a 2.6 unweighted cumulative high school GPA.
In some cases, a student’s performance in high school math courses will also be considered for appropriate placement.
Students interested in taking English or mathematics courses should complete the Accuplacer, SAT, or ACT. The results from one of these assessments will help Bowie State University determine the appropriate course placement. Minimum required scores are outlined in the Appendix of the Dual Enrollment Handbook.
Placement into math or English courses will be based on the scores submitted with the Dual Enrollment application. In addition, a copy of the student’s current high school transcript must be submitted along with the application materials.
Application
Only currently enrolled continuing students will be allowed to take courses during the Summer 2025 semester. If you wish to apply for duel enrollment for fall 2025, you must follow the steps below.
How to Apply
Complete the PGCPS Intent to Enroll form. This form is available on the PGCPS Dual Enrollment website and must be submitted by June 11, 2025 for Fall and April 25th for Summer. This is the first step in the application process and is required for course funding through PGCPS.
Complete the BSU Dual Enrollment Application
- Review the Fall 2025 class schedule to choose the courses you wish to take.
- Be sure to select a class section that works well with your high school schedule.
- Use the class information when completing the BSU application.
Attend the Information Session
- Plan on attending a mandatory Information and Q&A Session held every Tuesday from 5:30 – 6:30pm. Click on Information and Q&A to enter the Zoom session.
Review Important Program Resources
- Orientation Presentation (pdf) – Especially helpful for new students
- Dual Enrollment Handbook/Resource Guide (pdf) – Contains policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements
We are excited to welcome students from PGCPS as they begin their college journey with BSU. This opportunity is not only rewarding for students as they get a head start on their degrees—it is also meaningful for BSU as we continue to support and serve our community.