Dual enrollment for high school students

Dual Enrollment Program for High School Students

The Dual Enrollment Program enables high-achieving third-year high school students to study selected university courses alongside their high school education, subject to meeting specified criteria and the availability of seats. If admitted to the University within a specified period, the completed courses will be counted as academic credits. The program aims to provide students with distinctive academic experiences and accelerate their academic progress.

Target Group: Third-year high school students from all educational tracks at public schools in Riyadh.

Important Program Information 

• Students may register for a maximum of two courses per semester.
• Students are subject to the approved rules governing course completion under Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University's Undergraduate Study and Examination Regulations.
• Students receive an official academic transcript from the University showing their grades in the completed courses at the end of the semester.
• Courses are delivered online, while midterm and final examinations are held in person at the University.

The University assumes no responsibility if a student fails to complete the courses successfully or if completed courses are not transferred for credit by another university

Admission Requirements for the Dual Enrollment Program at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University:

⦁ The student must be a Saudi national or have a Saudi mother.

⦁ The student must be enrolled in third-year high school.

⦁ The student’s score on the General Aptitude Test must be at least 90%.

⦁ The student’s cumulative GPA for first and second year high school must be at least 95%.

⦁ The information submitted electronically must match the original documents; registration will be cancelled if discrepancies are found.​

Admission Requirements

1. The student must be a Saudi national or the daughter of a Saudi mother.
2. The student must be enrolled in the third year of high school.
3. The student must have a score of at least 90% on the General Aptitude Test.
4. The student's cumulative average for the first and second years of high school must be at least 95%.
5. The information entered electronically must match the original documents. 
   

Selection Criteria and Required Documents

Selection is conducted automatically and competitively according to the following criteria:

1. Composite score: (50% first-year high school average + 50% second-year high school average).
2. General Aptitude Test score: Used to break ties when composite scores are equal.
3. Seats are allocated based on the capacity of the available courses.

Required Documents: National ID copy + first- and second-year high school certificates + General Aptitude Test result.

Application Timeline

Dual Enrollment Portal

Access is available through the dedicated admission portal for high school students at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University.

Portal Access Link

Course Offerings and Descriptions

Dual Enrollment Portal User Guide

Instructions for completing the registration process and uploading the required documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about the Dual Enrollment Program.

Inquiries and Portal Issues

Please include the following information in the email subject line: the student's full name, national ID number, and “Dual Enrollment Program."

Admission-DTA@pnu.edu.sa

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