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Hey There, Dual Credit Teachers!

As a Dual Credit instructor, you’re not just preparing students for college—you’re teaching a real college course. That means college-level rigor, standards, and policies apply. Follow these guidelines to ensure your course meets Å©·òµ¼º½ expectations and gives students a true college experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Stick to College Policies – Assignments, late work, and extra credit should follow Å©·òµ¼º½ standards—not high school policies.
• Stay Connected – Check your Å©·òµ¼º½ email daily or at least once a week for important updates.
• Know the Deadlines – Be aware of all Å©·òµ¼º½ deadlines and communicate them to your students.
• Set the Bar High – Hold students accountable to college-level expectations—they must meet deadlines and advocate for themselves. Need a refresher? Check out the High School vs. College page for key differences.
• Align Your Materials – Your course syllabus and materials must match the corresponding Å©·òµ¼º½ course.
• Follow Bellarmine’s Grading System – Use the standard grading scale and submit grades through Bellarmine’s Sef-Service portal.
• Submit Your Syllabus:
  • Before the first day of class: Send your syllabus to the dean who oversees your course for approval
  • By the end of the first week: Provide a current syllabus to each student.
• Professional Development:
  • Attend Bellarmine's summer professional development workshop.
  • New Dual Credit instructors must complete an orientation to Å©·òµ¼º½.
• Absences – If you will miss class for more than two weeks, notify Å©·òµ¼º½â€™s Dual Credit contact so we can support your students.
• Liaison Communication – Stay responsive to your faculty liaison for classroom visits and share assessment examples to ensure your course aligns with Bellarmine standards.
• Student Support – Refer students to the Director of the Dual Credit Institute for help with college policies, records, transcripts, and credit questions.
• Course Evaluations – At the end of the semester, review student course evaluations to continuously improve your instruction.

Your role is essential to student success—keep up the great work! Let’s make this a fantastic college experience for our students.