What is Academic Dual Credit?
Academic Dual Credit is a program that offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take general education classes that earn both high school and college credit for a discounted rate (a 3 hour college credit = 1 Carnegie unit). Students who meet the requirements may enroll in classes at MCC, online, or at the student's high school.
For Career & Technical Education classes, see CTE Dual Credit.
What are the requirements?
- Be classified as a high school junior or senior as documented by an official high school transcript
- Have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA
- Have taken the ACT or Accuplacer prior to enrolling in classes
How do I sign up?
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Complete the 3 steps below to apply for 麻豆原创's Academic Dual Credit Program.
Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee entrance to the program. Students must meet all requirements and complete the entire application process to be enrolled in classes.
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Go to meridiancc.edu/apply and submit an MCC Application for Admission.
Your Enrollment Information:
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Fall 2026 CLASS OFFERINGS
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| Course Name | CRN# | Instructor |
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| Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 10590 | Huggins |
| Anatomy & Physiology I Lecture | 10591 | Thompson |
| Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 10564 | Huggins |
| Anatomy & Physiology II Lecture | 10565 | Huggins |
| College Algebra | 10907 | STAFF |
| English Comp. I | 10534 | Boothe |
| English Comp. II | 10506 | Thompson |
| General Psychology | 10630 | Wright |
| Intro. to Sociology I | 10646 | Coward |
| Music Appreciation | 10650 | King |
| Public Speaking | 10846 | Stokes |
| Spanish I | 10769 | Rios |
| World Civilization II | 10645 | Parkes |
Fall 2026 CLASS OFFERINGS
Location: Clarkdale High School
Term Dates: August 17 - December 9
- You will need the Course Name and CRN# for Step 3
| Course Name | CRN# | Schedule | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Comp. I | 10022 | Monday - Friday 10:06 AM - 11:36 AM | Rawson |
| English Comp. I | 10908 | Monday - Friday 11:40 AM - 1:30 PM | Rawson |
| English Comp. I | 10960 | Monday - Friday 10:06 AM - 11:36 AM | Smith |
| Spanish I | 10769 | Online | Rios |
| College Algebra | 10907 | Online | STAFF |
Fall 2026 CLASS OFFERINGS
Location: Lamar School
Term Dates: August 17 - December 9
- You will need the Course Name and CRN# for Step 3
| Course Name | CRN# | Schedule | Instructor |
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| Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab | 10629 | Monday - Friday 10:25 AM - 11:15 AM | Brown |
| General Biology I w/Lab | 10517 | Monday - Friday 8:20 AM - 9:13 AM | Brown |
| College Algebra | 11111 | Monday - Friday 8:20 AM - 9:13 AM | Jones |
Fall 2026 CLASS OFFERINGS
Location: Meridian High School
Term Dates: August 17 - December 9
- You will need the Course Name and CRN# for Step 3
| Course Name | CRN# | Schedule | Instructor |
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| English Comp. I | 10619 | Online | STAFF |
| Music Appreciation | 10620 | Monday - Friday 8:20 AM - 9:35 AM | Reed |
| World Civilization I | 10403 | Monday - Friday 8:20 AM - 9:35 AM | Reed |
| College Algebra | 10907 | Online | STAFF |
Fall 2026 CLASS OFFERINGS
Location: Northeast Lauderdale High School
Term Dates: August 17 - December 9
- You will need the Course Name and CRN# for Step 3
| Course Name | CRN# | Schedule | Instructor |
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| American US History I | 10401 | Online | Clarke |
| Spanish I | 10935 | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Salas Jensen |
| Spanish I | 10936 | Monday - Friday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Salas Jensen |
| Spanish I | 10937 | Monday - Friday 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Salas Jensen |
Fall 2026 CLASS OFFERINGS
Location: Russell Christian Academy
Term Dates: August 24 - December 4
- You will need the Course Name and CRN# for Step 3
| Course Name | CRN# | Schedule | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Comp. I | 10534 | Online | Boothe |
| Public Speaking | 10846 | Online | Stokes |
| College Algebra | 10907 | Online | STAFF |
Fall 2026 CLASS OFFERINGS
Location: Southeast Lauderdale High School
Term Dates: August 17 - December 9
| Course Name | CRN# | Schedule | Instructor |
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| English Comp. I | 10481 | Monday - Friday 07:59 AM - 09:28 AM | McDonald |
| English Comp. I | 10932 | Monday - Friday 09:32 AM - 11:01 AM | McDonald |
| Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab | 10722 | Monday - Friday 09:32 AM - 11:01 AM | Shirley |
Fall 2026 Class Offerings Coming Soon.
Some classes may have additional Inclusive Access Materials Fees that cover course materials, textbooks, etc. Please refer to the MCC Business Office Tuition and Fees Schedule, or contact 麻豆原创's Dual Education Coordinator for more information.
To safeguard a student's financial aid eligibility, it is recommended students maintain a 2.5 GPA during the first two (2) courses and all coursework thereafter.
A grade of "C" or higher is required for a course to be counted for post-secondary credit.
Students who are homeschooled must submit a transcript prepared by a parent, guardian or custodian with a signed, sworn affidavit. They must also have a written recommendation from the parent, guardian or custodian as documented by this form.
Students must be a resident of Lauderdale County to enroll in Academic Dual Credit.
If the student is not a Mississippi resident but attends a high school within Lauderdale County, they can enroll but will be charged out-of-state dual credit tuition.
The following classes have a minimum ACT or Accuplacer Score requirement:
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English Comp. I: 17 English subscore
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College Algebra: 19 Math subscore
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Anatomy & Physiology I: 16 Composite score
- General Biology I: 20 Composite score
For more information:
Katie Barrett, Dual Education Coordinator
katie.barrett@meridiancc.edu
601.481.1311