Frequently Asked Questions

The UMSL Advanced Credit Program (ACP) is a dual credit program in which students taking an eligible high school course can simultaneously earn college credit. Dual credit courses are taught by certified high school instructors within the high school classroom. Students who opt to receive dual credit are typically not required to complete any additional work. The content is the same whether or not the student registers for dual credit. Check with your high school to see if any courses are offered for UMSL dual credit!

Students who register for the UMSL Advanced Credit Program are given an official UMSL student account and access to UMSL campus resources. Students pay a tuition fee that is heavily discounted from the full-time undergraduate tuition rate.

At the conclusion of a dual credit course, students receive a final letter grade, typically mirroring the grade that appears on their high school transcripts. This grade will appear on their official UMSL transcript. Records will show that the student completed the course with UMSL. Students can either matriculate to UMSL with this credit, or they can transfer the UMSL credit to another institution by requesting an official transcript.

Advanced Placement (AP) credit is another common form of early college credit. Certain high schools may offer both AP and ACP credit.

Students earn AP credit by taking the AP Exam. Based on their performance, students receive a score of 1-5. These scores are reported by the College Board. Colleges and universities award credit for the equivalent courses based on these scores.

Rather than one high-stakes exam, students enrolled in an ACP credit are graded based on their performance throughout the entire course. The high school instructor calculates final letter grades, which will appear on students' official UMSL transcript. UMSL credit may be transferred to other institutions by requesting an official transcript. Colleges and universities will evaluate transfer credit for the equivalent courses based on the UMSL grade. 

Other factors such as cost, registration deadlines, accessibility, and transferability will vary.

Courses are only offered at schools that have an established partnership with the UMSL ACP. For a list of our established partners, see High School Partners. 

Specific course offerings will vary by school. Even if a school is partnered with the ACP, not every class may be offered for college credit. Consult your high school for information about which courses are available for UMSL dual credit. For a complete list of courses that schools can potentially offer for UMSL dual credit, see ACP Courses.

The 2026-2027 tuition rate for UMSL Advanced Credit courses is $73 per credit hour. Courses range from 1-5 credit hours. The standard course is 3 credit hours.

To be eligible to receive dual credit through the UMSL ACP, students must (1) attend a high school that has an established partnership with the UMSL ACP, (2) be enrolled in a class that is offered for dual credit, and (3) meet the GPA Eligibility Requirements.

In order to enroll in UMSL dual credit:

1. The student must opt into dual credit by submitting an application during the appropriate registration window.
2. A parent/guardian must approve the student’s application, and
3. A school counselor must verify that the student is eligible to receive dual credit. 

For more information, see Registration.

Students who fail to register for courses during the designated registration period forfeit the opportunity to earn college credit for eligible courses. 

Parents/guardians are responsible for approving their student’s application. When completing the online application, students will provide a parent/guardian email address. After students complete their profile and select their classes, parents/guardians will receive an automatic email asking them to review and approve their student’s application. Applications that do not receive parent approval will not move forward in the registration process, and the student will not be enrolled.

Yes, international students without an SSN can still apply for UMSL dual credit. Since the online ACP application requires an SSN, international students will need to complete a paper application form. Students should consult their high school counselor or dual credit coordinator to locate this form.

After ACP registration closes, enrolled students will receive an email confirming that they are enrolled in the program. Students will then receive their 8-digit UMSL ID number, which they will need to pay tuition, request transcripts, and access various UMSL resources.

If you have your 8-digit UMSL ID number, you can log into your MyView student account to view your UMSL courses.

If the student has their 8-digit UMSL ID number, they can log into their MyView student account by following the steps below:

1. Find your SSO (username)

Your Single Sign On (SSO) is a unique, automatically-generated username that allows you to access various UMSL resources.

To find your SSO, follow the link to the Password Management Tools on UMSL's website. Click "Look Up User ID." Recover your SSO by entering your UMSL Student ID number and date of birth.

Your UMSL email is YOURSSO@umsystem.edu (replace “YOURSSO” with your unique Single Sign On).

2. Set a password

After recovering your SSO, return to the Password Management Tools and click "Change Password/Reset Password."

Using your UMSL email, follow the prompts to verify your identity and reset your password. Verification codes will be sent to the phone number you provided on your ACP application.

3. Log into MyView

After setting a password, navigate to MyView. Log in with your UMSL email and new password. The welcome page will be displayed.

On the welcome page, there will be a link to the UM e-consent page on the menu bar and in the "Welcome to MyView" section. Click one of the UM e-Consent links, read the policy, and click the "Agree" button at the bottom of the page. Agreeing to the e-Consent policy grants students access to their Student Center. After clicking the "Agree" button, you will be signed out of MyView.

Sign back into MyView. A new welcome page will be displayed. This is the welcome page you will see from now on.

Once logged into MyView, click on the “Academic Records” tab to view your course history and grades.

All password-related questions can be directed to UMSL Technology Support Services at 314-516-6034. When you call, be prepared to identify yourself with your UMSL ID number and SSO.

After signing into MyView, click on the "Personal Information" widget. Use this to update your physical address or other contact information. This is especially useful if you are a graduating high school senior whose school email will soon be deactivated. Enter a personal email to continue receiving communications from UMSL after graduation.

Online payments can be made through the ACP Online Payment Portal. Physical checks can be mailed to the address below. Be sure to include your student’s name and UMSL ID number with your payment.

No payment is due at the time of registration. After being officially enrolled, students will receive confirmation of their enrollment. Monthly billing statements will be mailed to the address indicated on the student’s ACP application.

Billing statements will outline a payment plan leading to the full tuition being paid by November 10th (for courses that register in Fall) or April 10th (for courses that register in Spring).

Students who do not pay the minimum amount by the due dates will be assessed for late fees. Students who do not pay full tuition amount by the final payment deadline risk having the entire semester of credit canceled.

Students who have not paid their full tuition by the payment deadline risk being dropped from their ACP courses and having the term cancelled.

Semesters dropped for non-payment can be reinstated upon receipt of the full amount. Students cannot pick and choose classes within a semester to reinstate; they can only reinstate entire semesters. For additional guidance and /or clarification on the balance owed, contact the ACP office at 314-516-7005 or acp@umsl.edu.

Yes, there are a variety of scholarship opportunities available to ACP students.  

Students demonstrating financial need may be eligible to receive a dual credit scholarship from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD). To be considered for this scholarship, students must submit an application to MDHEWD. Please note that this is separate from the UMSL ACP application and has its own deadlines for Fall and Spring. For more information, visit the MDHEWD website.  

The UMSL ACP also offers in-house scholarships for students. Every semester, partnered schools are allotted a limited number of student scholarships, which schools then distribute among their students. Each scholarship can cover the cost of one dual credit course (regardless of total credit hours) for one student. For more information, please contact your school counselor or dual credit coordinator. 

Individual ACP teachers are also awarded one student scholarship for their attendance of an ACP professional development workshop. Each certificate can cover the cost of one dual credit course (regardless of total credit hours) for one student. You may consult your dual credit teacher to see if a certificate is available for use. 

At the conclusion of the course, the high school instructor will assess a final letter grade to students.  Instructors will then submit this letter grade to UMSL, and the grade will appear on the student's official UMSL transcript. Specific information about how grades are calculated can be found on the syllabus provided by the teacher. 

UMSL grades typically mirror the final letter grade that appears on the student’s high school transcript. Exceptions are necessary for high schools that use a different grading system than UMSL. In those cases, instructors will decide how the high school grades translate to UMSL letter grades. All letter grades submitted to UMSL must follow UMSL's Grading System and will be weighted according to UMSL's GPA scale.

Grades are posted after the teacher has calculated all final grades and submitted them to UMSL. Because school calendars vary, some grades will be available sooner than others. In general, dual credit grades are posted 1-2 weeks after they are submitted by the instructor.

Dual credit grades become part of students' permanent academic record. Grades appear on students' official UMSL transcript and are weighted according to UMSL's GPA scale. If the student matriculates to UMSL, or another school in the UM System, dual credit grades will immediately factor into their GPA.

Outside of the UM System, transfer policies will vary. Some institutions will incorporate transfer credit grades into the student's new GPA. Other institutions evaluate transfer credit as pass/fail. If the student passed the course, the credit is accepted but does not factor into their overall GPA. For transfer credit, grades of "C" and above are typically considered passing. Selective institutions or specialized degrees may have different requirements. To confirm an institution's transfer policy, visit their website or contact an admissions counselor.

All students should consider the long-term impact unsatisfactory grades can have on their academic career. Graduate or professional programs will request transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, including UMSL. For example, the Law School Admissions Council will incorporate dual credit grades into your total LSAC GPA, even if the grade did not factor into the GPA for your bachelor's degree. If a student anticipates receiving a grade that they would not want on their permanent record, they should consider dropping the UMSL credit by the appropriate deadline.

Non-passing grades become part of students' permanent academic record. Grades appear on students' official UMSL transcript and are weighted according to UMSL's GPA scale. This applies to failing grades as well. 

The purpose of dual credit is to help students jumpstart their college career, not set them back. Students who anticipate receiving a non-passing grade are encouraged to drop the course by the appropriate deadline. 

UMSL credits are transferable to many public and private institutions, but transfer policies will vary by school. The institution receiving the transfer credit always has final say over whether and how the credit applies to students' degree path. Institutions may consider course equivalency and the grade students received in the course. For more information about how your UMSL credits are likely to transfer, utilize the following resources: 

• Transferology: Students can find out how their college credits will transfer by searching for their desired colleges/universities and entering the UMSL course number. Transferology is a free service, but students must create an account.

• Course Equivalency Database: UMSL maintains its own Course Equivalency Database, showing how UMSL credits have historically transferred to other institutions. Select "I'm a University of Missouri-St. Louis student looking for an equivalent course somewhere else," enter your UMSL course information, and see if your desired institution is listed.

• Core 42: Certain UMSL courses are part of the Missouri Core 42 Curriculum. These courses are guaranteed transferable to any public college or university in Missouri. Core 42 courses are identified with a Missouri Transfer (MOTR) number, which can be found in the ACP Course Catalog. If attending another public college in Missouri, find the courses with the same MOTR number. These courses are equivalent and easily transferred between the two institutions.

• Contact your institution: After searching the databases, you may or may not have found the answer you were looking for. It is always a good idea to visit your desired institution's website or contact an admissions counselor to clarify their transfer credit policy. As policies change, the most reliable and up-to-date information will always come directly from the institution.