High school students 16 year years of age or older who wish to be admitted for joint enrollment on a part-time basis during their junior or senior years must apply using the application process for first-time freshmen and must be recommended for joint enrollment by a counselor and a teacher. In addition, joint enrollment applicants should meet or exceed normal undergraduate admission requirements.

Dual / joint enrollment is on a space-available basis. Courses carry college-level credit and may be used in fulfillment of a certificate or degree program if the student applies and is accepted as a degree seeking student. Courses are not intended to fulfill high school graduation requirements. Students interested in using SCAD joint enrollment courses to fulfill high school graduation requirements should consult with their school. Joint-enrolled students may be considered for scholarships, but are not eligible for federal or state financial aid and may not reside in university housing while joint enrolled. Joint-enrolled students who have taken courses on a nondegree-seeking basis and wish to become degree-seeking must reapply to SCAD and fulfill the application requirements in effect for degree-seeking students.