Supporting the New Traditional Student: Lessons from St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Dual Enrollment Growth

As dual enrollment participation continues to grow, colleges and universities must adapt their policies, processes, and student support services to meet the needs of this evolving population. In this session, St. Mary’s College of Maryland shares how it reexamined admissions, transfer credit evaluation, orientation, advising, family communication, and campus partnerships to better serve students arriving with college credit earned in high school. Attendees will gain practical strategies, lessons learned, and adaptable ideas for creating a more seamless transition from dual enrollment to bachelor’s degree completion.