College Partnerships

Direct Admission & Dual Enrollment Opportunities

We're excited to share two new partnerships that open up more academic opportunities for our students: Direct Admission and Dual Enrollment. These agreements are a reflection of the strength of our academic program and faculty. For families considering St. Andrew's, they offer a clear, tangible benefit — a head start on college, made possible by the excellence of a St. Andrew's education.


Gettysburg College
Notre Dame of Maryland University
The College of Wooster
Washington College
Catholic
Loyola
Wofford


What if your child's head start on college began here at St. Andrew's?

Imagine your child accepted into college and eligible for a guaranteed merit scholarship before they've even applied. That's the promise of Direct Admission, a partnership between a high school and a college or university that guarantees qualifying students acceptance, often with the added opportunity for guaranteed merit scholarship consideration or awards, without the stress of the traditional application process.

Because these agreements are built on trust in a school's academic preparation, students who meet the agreed-upon criteria know ahead of time that a spot is already waiting for them, and, in some cases, that additional scholarship support is waiting as well. For families exploring St. Andrew's, it's a meaningful sign of what a strong academic foundation here can open up for their child: less uncertainty, less stress, greater financial opportunity, and a real head start toward college.

Current Partner Colleges and Universities:

  • Gettysburg College
  • Loyola University Maryland
  • Notre Dame of Maryland University
  • The Catholic University of America
  • The College of Wooster
  • Washington College
  • Wofford College

Additional Direct Admission partnerships in progress!

Benefits of Direct Admission

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  • Reassurance

    Gives families peace of mind and reassurance, knowing a strong, guaranteed option is already secured.

  • Access

    Opens the door to merit-based scholarships at partner institutions, lowering the cost of a college education.

  • Ease

    Simplifies the application process for students who meet agreed criteria, reducing stress.

Dual Enrollment Program

We're proud to announce an exciting expansion of academic opportunity for our students. Beginning in the 2026–27 school year, we are partnering with Notre Dame of Maryland University and Washington College to launch the following dual enrollment courses.

Students will have the chance to earn college credit right here at St. Andrew's, in courses taught by our own faculty. Engaging in the same academic rigor they'll encounter in college, students will build genuine confidence in knowing they are prepared for what comes next.

How to Enroll:

Follow the instructions below to register for a Dual Enrollment course.

  • Complete the Dual Enrollment Form
  • Submit Dual Enrollment Course Fee using this form. The registration fee is $350 per class or $250 for families who receive Financial Aid.
  • Review the course information and Dual Enrollment procedures below for additional information and guidelines.

Benefits of Dual Enrollment

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  • College Credit

    Earn college credit while still enrolled at St. Andrew's, taught directly by our own qualified faculty.

  • Academic Rigor

    Experience challenging college-level rigor within a highly supportive, familiar environment.

  • Save Time & Cost

    Reduce overall time and cost to a degree with widely transferable credits that colleges accept.

Eligible Courses

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  • Advanced Spanish- Language Through Film

    University Course: LSP 258 Reading in Hispanic Literature
    Partner School: Notre Dame Maryland University

  • AP Economics

    University Course: ECON 211 Intro to Macroeconomics
    Partner School: Notre Dame Maryland University

  • AP English Language

    University Course: ENG 101 College Writing
    Partner School: Notre Dame Maryland University

  • AP Music Theory

    University Course: MUS 131: Music Theory I
    Partner School: (In Review) Washington College

  • Contemporary Voice Literature

    University Course: ENG 298 Writing About Literature
    Partner School: Notre Dame Maryland University

  • Multivariable Calculus

    University Course: MAT 212: Multivariable Calculus 
    Partner School: Washington College

  • Neuroscience

    University Course: PSY 220 Intro to Neuroscience
    Partner School: Notre Dame Maryland University

  • Organic Biochemistry

    University Course: CHEM 108 Survey of General Organic & Biochemistry
    Partner School: Notre Dame Maryland University

  • Philosophy & History of Thought

    University Course: PHL 201 Intro to Philosophy
    Partner School: Notre Dame Maryland University

Dual Enrollment Procedures

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  • Notre Dame of Maryland University - Dual Enrollment Procedures

    Dual Enrollment Procedures - Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU)

    Section 1: Eligibility Criteria

    St. Andrew’s students must meet the following requirements in order to be eligible for dual enrollment at NDMU:
    • Be enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade on the first day of the term in which the course is offered.  
    • Maintain at least a  3.0 high school cumulative GPA.
    • Be deemed by St. Andrew’s to have demonstrated readiness for college-level coursework.
    • In the event that a sophomore or freshman student meets eligibility standards for enrollment in a dual credit course, St. Andrew’s will make a formal request to NDMU to allow those students to enroll and to earn dual credit.
     
    REQUESTING THE OFFICIAL Notre Dame of Maryland University Transcript

    PART 1: 

    The dual credit appears on an NDMU transcript that is completely separate from the St. Andrew's transcript. Colleges look at the two records independently, so your student will need to send the NDMU transcript directly to the school they will attend for college. A few things to know first:
    • Your student must request the transcript through NDMU directly; it can be sent to your student and/or directly to a receiving college by navigating here.
    • Transcripts can take several business days to process, and many colleges have firm deadlines for submitting transfer credit documentation.
    How to order:
    1. Go to NDMU's official transcript request page: https://www.ndm.edu/academics/registrar/transcripts
    2. Create or log in to an account and select the official transcript option.
    3. Choose the delivery destination—your student, the college, or both. (Sending an electronic copy to your student first allows a chance to confirm the courses are listed correctly.)
    4. Submit the request.
    If you run into any trouble with the NDMU system, contact the office of the registrar.

    PART 2: CHECKING WHETHER NDMU COURSES WILL TRANSFER

    Before partnering with Notre Dame, St. Andrew's checked its courses for transfer eligibility. While most courses will transfer, each college decides for itself how transfer credits apply. It's always advisable to check transferability before relying on a credit. Before starting, gather this information for each dual credit course:
    • The NDMU course prefix and number (e.g., ENG 101)
    • The course title
    • The number of credits
    Use these tools, ideally in this order:

    1. The destination college's own transfer-credit database (most authoritative). Most colleges post a "transfer credit equivalency" search tool on their registrar or admissions website. Search online for: "[college name] transfer credit equivalency." Enter NDMU as the sending institution and look up the course.
    2. Transferology (transferology.com) — a free national tool. Create an account, enter the NDMU courses taken, and add the colleges being considered. It will show how those courses are likely to match at each participating school. This is the best general-purpose tool when comparing several colleges at once.
    3. ARTSYS (artsys.usmd.edu) — use this if attending a public Maryland college or university. It maps how courses transfer among Maryland institutions.

    Important: These tools show likely or estimated equivalencies. The final decision always rests with the receiving college, and it's usually made after enrollment and submission of the official NDMU transcript. When in doubt, email that college's transfer credit office or registrar directly with the course number, title, and syllabus, and ask them to confirm in writing. In many cases, you can appeal a decision if the college initially refuses the transfer credit.

  • Washington College - Dual Enrollment Procedures

    Dual Enrollment Procedures - Washington College

    This document details the joint processes for students to be dually enrolled in Independent School and Washington College.

    Section 1: Eligibility Criteria

    Independent School students must meet the following requirements in order to be eligible for dual enrollment at Washington College:

    • Be enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade on the first day of the term in which the course is offered.  
    • Maintain at least a  3.0 high school cumulative GPA.
    • Be deemed by St. Andrew’s to have demonstrated readiness for college-level coursework.
    • In the event that a sophomore or freshman student meets eligibility standards for enrollment in a dual credit course, St. Andrew’s will ensure that students have a 3.5 school cumulative GPA.
      Requesting a Washington College Transcript

      PART 1: 

      The dual credit appears on a Washington College transcript that is completely separate from the St. Andrew's transcript. Colleges look at the two records independently, so your student will need to send the Washington College transcript directly to the school they will attend for college. A few things to know first:
      • Your student must request the transcript through Washington College directly; it can be sent to your student and/or directly to a receiving college by navigating here.
      • Transcripts can take several business days to process, and many colleges have firm deadlines for submitting transfer credit documentation.
      How to order:
      1. Go to Washington College’s official transcript request page: https://registration.parchment.com/member/7f7e3a02-c65c-11ec-9cc6-9fbd8d06a798 
      2. Create or log in to an account and select the official transcript option.
      3. Choose the delivery destination—your student, the college, or both. (Sending an electronic copy to your student first allows a chance to confirm the courses are listed correctly.)
      4. Submit the request.
      If you run into any trouble with the Washington College system, contact the office of the registrar.

      PART 2: Checking whether Washington College courses will transfer 

      Before partnering with Washington College, St. Andrew's checked its courses for transfer eligibility. While most courses will transfer, each college decides for itself how transfer credits apply. It's always advisable to check transferability before relying on a credit. Before starting, gather this information for each dual credit course:
      • The Washington College course prefix and number (e.g., ENG 101)
      • The course title
      • The number of credits
      Use these tools, ideally in this order:

      1. The destination college's own transfer-credit database (most authoritative). Most colleges post a "transfer credit equivalency" search tool on their registrar or admissions website. Search online for: "[college name] transfer credit equivalency." Enter Washington College as the sending institution and look up the course.
      2. Transferology (transferology.com) — a free national tool. Create an account, enter the Washington College courses taken, and add the colleges being considered. It will show how those courses are likely to match at each participating school. This is the best general-purpose tool when comparing several colleges at once.
      3. ARTSYS (artsys.usmd.edu) — use this if attending a public Maryland college or university. It maps how courses transfer among Maryland institutions.

      Important: These tools show likely or estimated equivalencies. The final decision always rests with the receiving college, and it's usually made after enrollment and submission of the official NDMU transcript. When in doubt, email that college's transfer credit office or registrar directly with the course number, title, and syllabus, and ask them to confirm in writing. In many cases, you can appeal a decision if the college initially refuses the transfer credit.
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