Dual Credit
If criteria are met for Stage 4 of Idaho Rebounds, beginning June 15th, buildings and offices will be open for service, with access protocols to allow for physical distancing, sanitation and other health and safety measures as determined by the respective department/division leadership. Stage 4 requires all employees, students and visitors to cover their faces with a mask or cloth covering when inside a college building in spaces where there may be two or more people.
Fall 2020 North Idaho College Student COVID-19 Protocols
Our office hours are as follows: Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 5 pm & Friday 7:30 am – 2:30 pm. .
To adhere to social distancing guidelines, in person advising will require a pre-scheduled appointment. We will not be able to take walk-ins at this time. We will also continue to schedule ZOOM and phone appointments.
It is crucial for students to frequently check their Cardinal Mail at this time for all NIC communications. If you are unable to access your Cardinal Mail, please contact the Help Desk at (208) 769-3280.
College Calendar
April 2021
26 Registration begins for new students including dual credit and non-degree for Summer Session and Fall Semester.
May 2021
1 Priority deadline to apply for Fall Semester 2021 graduation.
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If you need help planning your summer or fall schedule, call our office at
(208) 625-2329 or email us at dualcredit@nic.edu. We can also schedule phone advising appointments.
Important Facts
- Dual credit is available only to high school students currently living in Idaho.
- Application must be completed and signed by student.
- If you are a current dual credit student, you do not need to reapply. Only new students or those who have taken a semester off from NIC need to reapply. Contact our office if you have questions.
- Students must be at least 16 years of age and/or have completed one-half of their high school graduation requirements to participate in classes on an NIC campus (including internet classes). A GPA of 3.0 is recommended.
- The Fast Forward Program provides every student attending an Idaho public school an allocation of $4,125.00 to use towards Advanced Opportunities. Get more details on Advanced Opportunities
- In order to utilize Fast Forward funds, students must be enrolled in an Idaho Public High School
- Fast Forward funding does not cover lab fees, activity fees, book costs, or any class fees associated with a particular class
- Fast Forward funding does not pay tuition for any classes that are repeated, failed or withdrawn from
- You must complete the Admission Steps prior to registering for any NIC class
- Advising is key to navigating the Advanced Opportunities program. Students who use Fast Forward funds to earn more than 15 dual credits must receive advising from their high school counselor or the Dual Credit office
- Consent for Release of Student Information Form needs to be signed by the student in order to communicate any student information with a parent/guardian. Photo ID must be provided when submitting the form.