New Student
Application Process
High school students can get an early start by earning college credits through our Dual Credit Program while still attending high school. Courses offered through Diné College vary from Navajo Language to Mathematics to Freshman English.





New Student Application Process
- STEP 1 – Diné College Dual Credit Admissions Application
Diné College Dual Credit Application - STEP 2 – New Mexico (NM) or Arizona (AZ) Dual Credit Request Form
AZ Dual Credit Request Form
NM Dual Credit Request Form - STEP 3 – Student FERPA Release Form
FERPA Release Form - STEP 4 – Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) Request Form
CIB Request Form for Dual Credit Students - STEP 5 – Submit In-Progress High School Transcript
Please email completed forms and documents to dualcredit@dinecollege.edu.
Diné College Mission
Rooted in Diné language and culture, our mission is to advance quality post-secondary student learning and development to ensure the well being of the Diné People.
Diné College Dual Credit Program’s Operation Statement
The Diné College Dual Credit Program provides high school students with geographically feasible and affordable access to a quality post-secondary education.
Diné College Dual Credit Program’s Vision Statement
Diné College believes the Dual Credit Program will become a stepping-stone from high school to college, by serving as a pathway to academic degree programs or college-level courses.

Diné College Dual Enrollment Requirements for High School Students
- Must be an enrolled student within a partnering high school
- 2.0 GPA and/or Principal/Guidance Counselor Approval
- NAV 101 Navajo as a Second Language I (4)
- NAV 102 Navajo as a Second Language II (4)
- ENG 101 Freshman English I (3)
- ENG 102 Freshman English II (3)
- MTH 110 College Algebra (4)
- New Mexico: State of New Mexico Legislation – TCU Fund
- Arizona: Arizona State Legislation – Unclaimed Lottery Funds
Current High School Partners
- Pinon High School
- Tuba City High School
- Dził Ditł’ooí School of Empowerment, Action and Perseverance (DEAP) School
- Many Farms High School
- Rock Point High School
- St. Pius X High School
- Navajo Preparatory School
- Nizhóní Christian Academy (NCA)
- Northwest High School
CONTACTS
Dual Credit Director
Francetta Begaye
dualcredit@dinecollege.edu
(928)724-6921
Dual Credit Coordinator
Valadia Mejia
dualcredit@dinecollege.edu
(928) 724-6923