DEP is an opportunity for high school students to earn college credit while still in high school. Students come to UMSL's campus and take a class alongside fully matriculated UMSL students.
Students in the DEP may only take one course per semester unless they receive special approval from the DEP advisor and their high school.
It is up to your high school as to whether the courses will count toward your graduation requirements. Please contact your high school counselor or administrator for more information.
Courses taken through the DEP will transfer in the same way as any other transcripted course from UMSL.
Enrolling for courses in the DEP can help you get a head start on college by earning college credit while still in high school.
Traditional financial aid resources cannot be used for DEP courses. However, students who register for an UMSL course through the DEP are eligible for program-specific scholarships. These scholarships are limited and only on a first come first serve basis. Students will be notified if they are awarded a scholarship after they finish the online application and send in their high school transcripts.
Yes, home-schooled students may take courses through the DEP.
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must do so online through MyView. If you have any issues please contact the DEP.
All information regarding textbooks and other materials will be presented to you by your course instructor.
