The Louisiana Virtual School, in collaboration with the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at McNeese State University, will offer the following course:

Introduction to Engineering (Engineering 109 - Engineering Science and Computing)

3 lecture credits. Introduction to techniques needed to successfully study engineering while in college and skills needed to effectively perform as practicing engineers after graduation. Addresses the functions of engineers, working as part of a team, and use of computers in engineering problem solving and design.

Participation in the Dual Enrollment Program provides an opportunity for high school students to earn college credit while still enrolled in high school. Depending on school system policies, students may also earn high school credit for Engineering 109. Questions regarding high school credit should be directed to the high school counselor.

In order to be eligible for the McNeese Dual Enrollment Program, students must:

• Be at least 15 years of age and currently enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade at a public or state-approved private Louisiana high school;
• Be on track for completing the Louisiana Core 4 Curriculum;
• Have a cumulative 2.75 high school grade point average (on 4.0 scale);
• Have a minimum English score of 18, mathematics score of 19, and composite score of 18 on the PLAN or ACT assessment;
• Be in good standing as defined by the high school; and
• Have permission from the high school and a parent/guardian to participate.

To apply for admission into the McNeese Dual Enrollment Program, a student should complete the Initial Application for the High School Dual Enrollment Program and submit it to his/her high school counselor. Once the counselor completes the high school section of the form, the application should be faxed, along with a copy of ACT or PLAN scores, to Dr. Nikos Kiritsis, Dean, College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at (337) 475-5237. A one-time application fee of $20 is required and will be charged to the student's University account. Questions regarding the program or application process should be directed to Dr. Nikos Kiritsis at (337) 475-5857 or nikosk@mcneese.edu.

Once a student is accepted, University personnel will register the student in the course, and tuition and fees of $180 will be assessed to the student's University account. Textbooks are not required for the course. This course is not funded by the Louisiana Early Start Program.

McNeese key dates:

• Thursday, August 18: Dual Enrollment Application deadline
• Friday, August 19: Payment deadline
• Monday, August 22: Classes begin
• Monday, August 22: Last day to drop class
• Wednesday, November 2: Last day to withdraw from class
• Monday, December 5: Classes end
• Wednesday, December 7: Final examinations begin
• Monday, December 12: Final examinations end

2012 Spring Semester McNeese key dates:

Please note: LVS starting dates may be sooner than January 11th. The last day to drop the LVS course is January 11th. Any drops after this date must be approved by the University.

• Friday, January 6: Dual Enrollment Application deadline
• Wednesday, January 11*: Classes begin
• Thursday, January 12*: Last day to drop class
• Friday, January 13: Payment deadline
• Tuesday, April 10*: Last day to withdraw from class
• Monday, May 7: Classes end
• Wednesday, May 9: Final examinations begin
• Monday, May 14: Final examinations end

Dual Enrollment Program Initial Application