Dual Enrollment Due Dates

Dual Enrollment Program

  • Dual enrollment students must be currently enrolled at one of the high schools in the Tempe Union High School District AND also enroll with Rio Salado College to earn college credits. Being enrolled in a high school course offered for dual enrollment does NOT automatically register a student to earn college credit through Rio Salado.

    To earn college credits through Dual Enrollment:

    1. Students must be enroll and be admitted to Rio Salado College by visiting: https://www.riosalado.edu/start-rio/early-college/dual-enrollment 
      *New this year: There is no longer a "save progress" button, which means that students/families are encouraged to fully complete this application in one-sitting and have 45 minutes to do so.
    2. Students must submit a current school photo ID AND one of the following:
        • a copy of their birth certificate
        • a copy of their passport
        • a copy of their Arizona driver's licence or Arizona state issued ID
    3. Students must complete the All-In-One Enrollment Requirements Form by visiting: https://www.riosalado.edu/start-rio/early-college/dual-enrollment/step-1-get-admitted-complete-enrollment-tasks
    4. Freshmen and Sophomores must complete placement testing. Juniors and Seniors must upload their high school transcript showing a 2.6 or higher GPA
      *Students can access their transcript with their GPA in StudentVue under Documents
    5. Students must register for their courses either online through the Maricopa student page, in person with a Rio Salado representative, or over the phone by calling (480) 517-8080 
      *The login information for this application is the student's full MEID@maricopa.edu and the password they created for their student account.
    6. Payment must either be paid in full or students can set up a monthly payment plan. Students can also apply for Tuition Assistance based on specific criteria on a first come, first served basis. 
      *Students must be enrolled with Rio Salado College before they can apply for Tuition Assistance. 
      To learn more about Tuition Assistance, please visit: https://www.riosalado.edu/start-rio/early-college/dual-enrollment/tuition-payments

    If you have any questions, please contact your school's Rio Salado Liaison or contact Rio Salado directly at (480) 517-8080. 

    TUHSD Dual Enrollment Presentation - Click to view.

    Dual Enrollment courses allow high school students the ability to earn college credit and high school credit simultaneously. 

    But that's not the only benefit of dual enrollment:
    • Easy transfer to many universities
    • Save money
    • Finish college faster
    • Eliminate duplication of coursework during the early years of college
    • Teachers are dual enrollment certified
    Additional Dual Enrollment Resources AZTransfer: www.aztransfer.com AZTransfer is a statewide collaboration that helps students navigate their higher education options within Arizona.

In-state universities course Transfer

  • How do courses transfer to in-state universities?  These can change so please double check this website AZ Transfer. 

CdS Dual Enrollment Contacts & Resources

Dual Enrollment | Rio Salado Contact Information

  • Cori Christenson
    Rio Salado Dual Enrollment Coordinator
    cori.christenson@riosalado.edu

    To set up a plan to obtain your AA degree, contact the Success Coach at Rio.
    Kevin Castillo
    success.coach@riosalado.edu 
     
    Cashier's Office:
    Phone: (480) 517-8334
    Fax: (480) 517-8359

    Financial Aid Dept: 
    Phone: (480) 517-8311

Dual Enrollment Registration Step Guide, Scholarships & Opportunities

  • If nothing is listed below, please check back. We will post information here throughout the school year as it becomes available.
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  • AZDETAP Scholarship and Maricopa Grant | New Funding Now Available for Dual Enrollment Students!

    Getting a jumpstart on your college education is easier than ever. Now students can apply for not one, but two pockets of money to help pay for Dual Enrollment classes.

    Research has shown students who participate in Dual Enrollment classes are more likely to go to college, graduate from college, have higher GPAs, and get better jobs after graduating from college.

    Maricopa Community Colleges has financial assistance available for students who demonstrate financial need and meet the qualifications outlined on this linked webpage.
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CdS Course Listing | College Placement Reading &/ or Math Test for Freshmen and Sophomores

  • Underclassmen planning on taking a Dual Enrollment course for the first time need to take the online Reading Test from Rio Salado in order to complete their registration process. Underclassmen Math students must take the Math Placement test instead of the reading test. The math test will count as the Reading Placement test. Rio Salado College is offering an online test for students to take at home to fulfill this requirement.  

    Steps for students to complete:

    1. Begin the registration process at Rio. You need to be admitted to Rio Salado BEFORE you can take this test online.
    2. Students must complete the portion in order to receive their Maricopa Student ID number. This is an 8 digit number generated by Rio Salado. It is NOT their Corona del Sol school ID. They will also receive their MEID number. Please keep both numbers safe and secure.
    3. https://maricopa.edready.org/home
    4. Students will select the Reading or Math test.

Earn College Credit While at Corona del Sol!

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