Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment allows high school juniors and seniors to enroll in courses at Western Dakota Technical College and earn credit for high school graduation as well as post-secondary credit from Western Dakota Technical College at the same time. In addition to earning dual credit, students have the opportunity to gain college-level experience and explore potential career fields while still in high school. This can give students a jump-start on their college careers, all while building confidence and saving on tuition. Any South Dakota student, who is at least a junior in good academic standing, can enroll in Dual Enrollment.

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Cost

The State of South Dakota allows Juniors and Seniors in South Dakota High Schools to take college courses with WDTC for $78.48 per credit hour. For payment information and due dates visit our Student Account Office page. Payment for Dual Enrollment courses are due before the start of the semester.

Schedule

Summer 2026

*WDTC courses are subject course capacities. Students are not guaranteed a spot in a WDTC course and may be waitlisted if courses are full. Applying early is the best way to increase your chances of securing a spot in your desired course.

Dual Enrollment Approval Form Summer 2026

Admissions Process

For Dual Enrollment, students must:

Fill out the Dual Enrollment Admissions Application.
Provide ACT/ACCUPLACER/Smarter Balanced, GPA and Class Rank for Math, English, Chemistry and transferable BOR courses. Transferable course eligibility requirements can be found on ourdakotadreams.com.
Provide high school transcript
Provide proof of MMR vaccinations if taking a course at the WDTC Main Campus
Provide completed Dual Enrollment Approval Form
Schedule ACCUPLACER Test

Send all completed application materials to DualEnrollment@wdt.edu. Once a student’s file is complete, they will be registered for their requested courses, pending course availability and completed pre-requisites. Students will receive a confirmation email once their registration is complete. It is important to include the specific course title, number, location and day/time on the Dual Enrollment Approval form as this will serve as the registration paperwork. If you have questions on the requirements for WDTC Dual Enrollment, please call Admissions at 605-718-2565.

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Transferability

It is the responsibility of the student to contact his/her prospective post-secondary institution and to provide the necessary information, so the institution may determine if the Dual Enrollment credits taken are transferable. Western Dakota Technical College cannot guarantee transferability of credits to any institution, except for the designated Regental General Education courses to the SD Board of Regents Universities. See a list of these courses by clicking the link below.

Designated Regental General Education Courses to the SD Board of Regents Universities will need verification of qualification based on the SD Board of Regents GPA, class rank or ACT/Accuplacer/Smarter Balance testing requirements. ENGL101 requires an 18 English ACT, 263 Writing Accuplacer, or 3 on the Smarter Balance English portion. Please provide either an ACT, Accuplacer, or Smarter Balance score if it is not included on your transcript. Requirements can be found on ourdakotadreams.com.

Transferable Courses

Academic Calendar

WDTC Main Campus and Online courses will follow the WDTC Academic Calendar and may not align with the student’s high school semester schedule. Please take note of start dates and holiday/In-Service breaks, as students will be expected to follow the WDTC academic calendar. All courses held at area high schools will follow high school semester start dates.

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Laptops

Western Dakota Technical College is a Laptop Campus. WDTC does not provide laptops. Students may be expected to bring a laptop to classes at WDTC or have access outside of class.

Laptop Requirements

Textbooks

Textbooks can be purchased through the WDTC Bookstore.

WDTC Campus Store

Attendance

Students enrolled in Dual Enrollment classes at Western Dakota Technical College must follow all WDTC policies. Students enrolled in Dual Enrollment classes at Western Dakota Technical College will be referred to the Western Dakota Technical College Student Handbook. Attendance policies in individual classes are listed on the class syllabus. Parents do not need to call Western Dakota Technical College to excuse students.

Student Handbook

Appeal Process

Per SB 142, Students who receive a ‘W’, ‘WF’ or ‘F’ in a Dual Enrollment course lose eligibility for the SD Dual Enrollment Program. To appeal a loss of eligibility, students must submit an appeal five calendar days prior to the start of the semester for which the student is appealing. Please submit the completed paperwork to dualenrollment@wdt.edu

Appeal Paperwork

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Dual Enrollment

Are you interested in Dual Enrollment?

Cost

Schedule

Admissions Process

Transferability

Academic Calendar

Laptops

Textbooks

Attendance

Appeal Process

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WESTERN DAKOTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE MISSION
Western Dakota Technical College prepares students to be highly-skilled professionals through accessible, career-focused programs to improve their lives, while adapting to community workforce needs and positively impacting our economy.