Select a Rural Science Program ARMS Jump Start/Dual Credit

Welcome to Montana Tech’s Jump Start/Dual Credit Program!

Montana Tech initiated the Jump Start Program for high-achieving high school juniors and seniors who have an interest in early admission at Montana Tech to enroll in college level course work while still enrolled in high school. Now, Dual Credit college level courses are also taught AT PARTICIPATING HIGH SCHOOLS by Montana Tech-approved instructors, and count toward BOTH high school graduation requirements and also appears on the student's Montana Tech transcript. Students are eligible to take the classes at participating high schools or on Montana Tech's campus.

ELIGIBILITY

Due to the academic rigor of Jump Start courses, it is recommended that students applying for admission should be at least 16 years old, demonstrate readiness for college-level work by carrying an overall minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale). The specific eligibility requirements vary from course to course. Students are required to have their school grant permission for the student to take the class and also have a parent/guardians signature.

COST

To encourage participation in the Jump Start program, Montana Tech will award partial fee waivers (limits may apply) for students participating in this program. Montana Tech offers a $90 per credit reduction in tuition for North Campus classes. The application for admission to Montana Tech will be delayed for participants until they enroll in college on a full-time basis. The Montana Tech Technical Outreach Office can provide you with the current cost information.

TRASNFERABILITY

The Jump Start courses are fully accredited, fulfill Montana Tech general education requirements, and are transferable to other colleges and universities. Most universities will accept credits from other institutions if a grade of C or better is earned. In a few cases, a B is required. Check the catalog of the college you plan to attend to determine its credit transfer policy.

USE OF MONTANA TECH FACILITIES

As a Montana Tech student, you can purchase a Digger Card for $15 and have a computer login and password, and e-mail account, have full access to the library, the HPER facility, the Tech Learning Center, and the instructional computer labs. You may also attend Montana Tech lectures, concerts, and sporting events free of charge or at the student rate. For general information about Montana Tech, visit the Montana Tech Website or call the Office of Admissions at (406)496-4178.

Course Information

All courses in the Jump Start program are one semester in duration and follow the published Montana Tech calendar. Most courses are three semester credit hours and meet three hours per week.

SCHOOL ALREADY PARTICIPATING

• Anaconda High School
• Butte Central High School
• Butte High School
• Ennis High School
• Great Falls High School
• Powell County High School

FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you would like more information concerning course content or the Jump Start program, please contact Bernie Phelps, Rural Education Coordinator, or call (406)496-4565.

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