IWU-Marion's Wildcat Academy dual enrollment program allows juniors and seniors in high school to earn college credit before high school graduation. These credits satisfy IWU requirements and can be transferred to other universities.
In high school, you can earn college credit through IWU's online dual enrollment program, saving you time and money in your path toward a college degree!
Eligible high school juniors may take one online, three-credit-hour course per term beginning in the fall semester and each summer session between the junior and senior years.
Eligible high school seniors have the opportunity to enroll in up to two (2) online (or on-campus) courses per term, for a maxium of six (6) college credit hours each term.
Total credits earned through the online program may not exceed 16 credit hours.
Each student taking courses will need to submit an application fee ($25) with the application, then pay tuition ($150/credit hour) upon acceptance. Tuition must be paid before a student can be enrolled in a course.
*Some courses may have an associated fee, which is the responsibility of the applicant.
Eligibility
Admission Requirements
Eligibility
Admission Requirements
| Date | ||
|---|---|---|
| Applications Open | March 15 - August 14, 2026 | |
| Enrollment Open | March 30 - August 21, 2026 | |
| Deadline to Drop Class | September 16, 2026 | |
| Deadline to Withdraw from Class | November 13, 2026 | |
Starting this Fall, IWU will offer online dual enrollment options for high school students. Tentative courses are listed below and requirements may vary.
If you'd like to explore this new, online option in the Fall of 2026, please contact the dual enrollment coordinator at wildcatacademy@indwes.edu.
Each student taking courses will need to submit an application fee ($25) with the application, then pay tuition ($150/credit hour) upon acceptance.
Tuition must be paid before a student can be enrolled in a course.
Students who are admitted for dual enrollment will receive an email sharing the steps to take in order to officially request a dual enrollment course. (Note: Students must re-apply for each term.)
Students desiring to continue in the Wildcat Academy program, must earn a grade of "C" or higher for each course completed.
If a student enrolls for a new term, prior to grades being entered for the previous term and the required grade was not achieved, then the student will be dropped from the course(s) for the next term.
| Withdrawal Week | Refund Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100% | |
| 2 | 100% | |
| 3 | 75% | |
| 4 | 50% | |
| 5 | 25% | |
| 6+ | No Refunds | |
If for some reason a student is unable to complete a course, it is very important they cancel their registration. Students who do not cancel their registration may receive an “F” grade on their permanent record for failure to attend and complete assignments.
Drop a Course: Courses may be “dropped” by emailing the Center for Academic Thriving (CAT) at student.thriving@indwes.edu using the IWU student e-mail account before the second Friday after the start of the class.
Withdraw from a Course: Wildcat Academy students can "withdraw" from a course up until the tenth week by emailing CAT at student.thriving@indwes.edu.
Log in to the IWU Portal using your IWU student credentials.
Your username and password will be provided to you via email after you are enrolled in a course.
You will also be assigned an IWU student-email. This is the email your professor will use to contact you throughout the course. You should begin checking this email once you are enrolled in a course.
Textbook information can be found at the IWU Bookstore.
Some courses will utilize online resources.
If you have any questions regarding textbooks, contact the IWU Bookstore at 888-392-2930.
At the conclusion of the semester, your grade for your course will be sent to the high school representative identified on your Grade Release Form at the time of application for the term of the course.
If you would like to order an official transcript you may do so through the Registrar’s Office.
