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.

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New Student Application Process

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.

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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
Books High school purchases books and is responsible for dual credit resource material. Examples of Diné College Dual Credit Courses
  • 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)
Course Payment Initially, all enrollment, registration, and tuition fees are waived by Diné College. After the high school student successfully completes the course, Diné College is reimbursed for costs from:
  • 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