University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Mountain Cat Dual-Enrollment Program - Part-time
Program
The Mountain Cat Dual-Enrollment Program is designed for accelerated high school students who wish to enroll in one or more courses at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. The chosen coursework is complete while still attending high school. The classes may be taken during the Fall Term (late August - mid-December), Spring Term (January - April), or during Summer Sessions. Courses are typically selected from the introductory level of college offerings in the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. The program is generally available to students who have completed the
junior year of high school. However, in cases where the application is appropriately supported, students who are high school juniors may also be approved for the Mountain Cat Dual-Enrollment Program.
For more information and a printable version of the Mountain Cat Dual Enrollment Experience brochure:
Credits Earned
Credits earned for each course taken in the Mountain Cat Dual-Enrollment Program are accepted for transfer at essentially all colleges and universities, contingent upon the grade obtained and the institutions' credit transfer policies.
Cost
Tuition for courses taken in the Mountain Cat Dual-Enrollment Program are the per credit charge for undergraduate courses at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Most Arts & Sciences courses are three credits each.
Other per semester costs include a facility use fee, computing and network fee, books and academic supplies.
Each student admitted into the Mountain Cat Dual-Enrollment Experience receives a $700 Dual Enrollment grant!
In evaluating applicants for the Mountain Cat Dual-Enrollment Program, the Admissions Committee looks for academic talent, the maturity necessary to be successful in a college course, and support from the high school.
1. Complete the Mountain Cat Dual-Enrollment Application.
2. Have your guidance counselor complete the High School Approval Form.
3. Supply official high school transcript with PSAT and/or SAT and/or ACT scores included.
Return the completed Application, High School Approval Form, and transcripts to:
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Please visit the Registrar's Office page for a Pitt-Johnstown Schedule of Classes and choose the specific course(s) you would like to take and any alternate choice(s). You ask that you indicate your preferences on the application.
Last Reviewed: February 28, 2006