Program Overview

Program Overview

Marshall University's Herd Academy is designed for high school students to take college courses, either online or as dual credit courses. The program allows students to get a head start on their college education and earn transferable credits.

Eligibility and Requirements

• High school students can participate in the program, with recommendations for juniors and seniors to apply.
• Talented freshmen and sophomores can also apply, provided they meet the Early Admission requirements.
• Students must consider their personal schedules, extracurricular activities, and school schedule before committing to online or dual credit courses.
• Typically, high school students should not take more than two college courses per term.

Course Structure and Duration

• Marshall University courses run as 14- or 15-week semesters during the fall and spring terms.
• Summer terms vary in length.
• The university's academic calendar provides more information on start and end term dates.

Registration and Enrollment

• Accepted high school students review the available online course list and complete a registration request form for online courses.
• For dual credit courses, students talk to their high school counselor about options and enrollment.
• Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and students must meet all course pre-requisites.

Cost and Payment

• Enrollment deposits are not required for online college courses or dual credit courses for high school students.
• The fee for tuition is reduced to $25 per credit hour for online and dual credit courses.
• High school students taking dual enrollment online courses or on-campus courses make payment directly to the Office of the Bursar at Marshall University.
• Dual credit courses in high schools are paid directly to the student's high school.

Technology Requirements

• Students need a desktop or laptop computer with a Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browser.
• Access to high-speed internet is required, with a wired connection preferred.
• A webcam, mic, and headset or earbuds are necessary.
• Students have access to Microsoft Office software through the Office 365 suite of tools.

Transcript Information

• Transcripts include a list of all courses taken at Marshall University, the term in which they were taken, and grades.
• Students can order transcripts through their myMU portal or the Office of the Registrar.

Transferability of Credits

• Marshall University is a regionally accredited university, and all university courses are transferable.
• However, acceptance of a college transfer depends on the university or college the student plans to attend.
• Each institution has its own criteria for determining transfer equivalencies.

FERPA and Proxy Information

• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ensures students have certain rights regarding their educational records.
• Students can give permission to parents or others to view their records by setting up a proxy through the MyMU system.
• A proxy can access the student's academic records and speak with university representatives about the student.