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 Regents/TOPS high school core (students graduating in 2009, 2010, and 2011) or the Louisiana Core 4 Curriculum (students graduating in 2012 and beyond);
• Have a cumulative 2.75 high school grade point average (on 4.0 scale);
• Have a minimum 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. At this time, scholarship funds are available to cover the tuition and fees for the course for students who plan on pursuing college majors in certain science or engineering disciplines. To be considered for this award, interested students must complete the Income Certification Form and fax it to Dr. Nikos Kiritsis, Dean, College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at (337) 475-5237. Because the scholarship funds are from a federal grant, the guidelines require this information to be collected. The information on the Income Certification Form will not be used to determine scholarship eligibility. Once the scholarship funding has been finalized, students will be contacted with information.

McNeese key dates:

• Monday, August 16: Dual Enrollment Application deadline
• Monday, August 23: Classes begin
• Wednesday, August 25: Last day to add a class
• Thursday, August 26: Fee payment deadline
• Thursday, November 4: Last day to withdraw from class
• Monday, December 6: Classes end
• Monday, December 13: Final examinations end

Dual Enrollment Program Initial Application

Income Certification Form