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Franciscan University Dual Enrollment gives high school students the opportunity to begin college-level learning within a faithfully Catholic academic environment.
Through flexible online and in-person courses, students can earn transferable college credit, explore future majors, and build confidence for the transition to college while learning from Franciscan University faculty.
From theology and philosophy to business, psychology, science, and communications, Franciscan University Dual Enrollment offers college-level courses designed to help students explore academic interests and prepare for future university study.
Spring Courses
These are the courses for the spring 2027 semester, from January 11–May 5, 2027. Note that these are tentative and subject to change.
Visual Arts and Catholic Imagination – ART 150
Survey of Biological Science – BIO 106
Human Biology – BIO 110
Nutrition – BIO 150
Introduction to Business – BUS 101
Personal Vocation and God’s Call to Leadership – BUS 130
Principles of Marketing – BUS 202
Business Law – BUS 208
Designing Your Life With and For Others – BUS 230
Introduction to Mass Media – COM 121
Catholic Worldview of Media – COM 123
Introduction to Criminal Justice – CRJ 101
American Policing – CRJ 109
Fundamentals of Economics – ECO 121
Freshman English I – ENG 103
Epic and the Person – ENG 210
Lyric and Dramatic Voices – ENG 211
History of Civilization I – HST 105
History of Civilization II – HST 106
History of the United States I – HST 207
Applied Calculus – MTH 156
Research Statistics – MTH 204
Philosophy of the Human Person – PHL 113
Metaphysics – PHL 211
Foundations of Ethics – PHL 212
Survey of Physical Science – PHY 105
International Politics – POL 233
General Psychology – PSY 105
Psychology of Human Development I – PSY 206
Introduction Sociology – SOC 101
Elementary Spanish I – SPN 101
Elementary Spanish II – SPN 102
Intermediate Spanish – SPN 201
Intermediate Spanish II – SPN 201
Foundations of Catholicism – THE 101
The Word of God: Scripture and Tradition – THE 110
Christian Moral Principles – THE 115
Summer Courses
These are the courses for the summer 2027 semester. Note that these are tentative and subject to change.
Summer I: May 18–July 2
Financial Accounting – ACC 207
Visual Arts & Catholic Imagination – ART 150
Iconography – ART 220
Human Biology – BIO 110
Anatomy and Physiology I – with lab – BIO 133
Nutrition and Health for Children – BIO 150
Principles of Marketing – BUS 202
Business Analysis – BUS 215
Introduction to Criminal Justice – CRJ 101
Fundamentals of Economics – ECO 121
Fundamentals of Business Statistics – ECO 212
Intro to Individuals w/ Disabilities – EDU 112
Epic and the Person – ENG 210
History of Civilization I – HST 105
Introductory Studies in Latin I – LAT 103
Intermediate Studies in Latin I – LAT 203
Mathematics for Early and Middle Grade Teachers I – MTH 121
Applied Calculus – MTH 156
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I – MTH 161
Philosophy of the Human Person – PHL 113
Metaphysics – PHL 211
Foundations of Ethics – PHL 212
Survey of Physical Science – PHY 105
General Psychology – PSY 206
Elementary Spanish I – SPN 101
Intermediate Spanish I – SPN 201
Foundations of Catholicism – THE 101
The Word of God: Scripture & Tradition – THE 110
Christian Moral Principles – THE 115
Summer II: July 6–August 20
Managerial Accounting – ACC 208
Survey of Biological Science – BIO 106
Human Biology – BIO 110
Anatomy and Physiology II – BIO 134
Principles of Macroeconomics – ECO 201
Principles of Microeconomics – ECO 202
Freshman English I – ENG 103
Lyric and Dramatic Voices – ENG 211
History of Civilization I – HST 105
History of the United States I – HST 207
Introductory Studies in Latin II – LAT 104
Intermediate Studies in Latin II – LAT 204
Mathematics for Early and Middle Grade Teachers II – MTH 122
Philosophy of the Human Person – PHL 113
Metaphysics – PHL 211
Foundations of Ethics – PHL 212
Introductory Sociology – SOC 101
Elementary Spanish II – SPN 102
Intermediate Spanish II – SPN 202
Foundations of Catholicism – THE 101
The Word of God: Scripture & Tradition – THE 110
Christian Moral Principles – THE 115
Dual Enrollment students become part of the Franciscan University community while still in high school. Students receive access to university support resources, faith formation opportunities, academic services, and online student life designed to help them succeed academically and personally.
To enroll in Franciscan University Dual Enrollment, students must:
Be at least 16 years old
Be enrolled in high school as a junior or senior
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.4 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
Enroll in 3 Steps:
Will these credits transfer to another college or university?
In most cases, yes. Franciscan University is regionally accredited, and our credits are accepted by many colleges and universities.
Because each institution determines its own transfer credit policies, we recommend checking with the college or university the student plans to attend.
Will students receive an official college transcript?
Yes. Students who successfully complete courses through this program receive an official Franciscan University transcript documenting the college credits they have earned.
Are courses taught from a faithfully Catholic perspective?
Yes. Every course is taught in accord with the Catholic faith while meeting the academic standards of a college-level education.
How challenging are these courses?
These are college courses, not high school courses, so students should expect a higher level of academic rigor.
During the fall and spring semesters, students typically spend 5–7 or more hours per course each week. Summer courses move at a faster pace and generally require 10–15 or more hours per course each week.
Students who stay engaged and keep up with their coursework are well prepared to succeed.
Can homeschool students participate?
Yes! Homeschool students are welcome and regularly participate alongside students from public, private, and Catholic high schools.
What support is available for students?
Students have access to a variety of resources designed to help them succeed. New students complete an online orientation that introduces Canvas and course expectations. Throughout the program, students can also work with an academic advisor and access the Student Success Center, Writing Center, and John Paul II Library.
How many courses can students take each semester?
Students may enroll in up to two courses each semester and earn as many as 36 college credits before graduating from high school.
Are courses offered online, in person, or both?
Both. Students who live near Franciscan University may take classes online or on campus. Online courses are asynchronous, so there are no scheduled class meetings.
Instead, students complete recorded lectures, readings, assignments, and other coursework on their own schedule while meeting the deadlines outlined in their course syllabus.