College Credit
EARN COLLEGE CREDIT ON YOUR PROGRAM
Overview
The majority of Dragons programs offer optional college credit for an additional fee. The experiences you have on our programs are at the center of these college courses. Credit is earned through the University of Montana (UM) and/or Naropa University. Course offerings, fees, and registration deadlines are different for UM and Naropa.
Eligibility
- Participants 17 years or older at the time of program start
- Participants can be currently enrolled in high school, recently graduated, or enrolled in college/university
- College courses available on:
- all international Gap Semesters
- all 4 or 6 week international Summer Programs
Course Offerings
Course offerings vary based on program. Click here to view Course Descriptions.
How to Register
- Decide on courses
- Submit a Course Registration Form: University of Montana Form and/or Naropa University Form
- Pay the Registration Fee (added to MyDragons after Registration Form received)
University of Montana Courses
Courses offered through UM are on a range of topics and are available on the majority of our programs. Students can register for:
- Summer or Semester (5+ weeks in length): 1-2 courses, earning up to 6 semester-credits
- Summer (3 or 4 weeks in length): 1 course, earning 3 semester-credits
UM FEES & DEADLINES
The Course Registration fee for UM courses is $2,000. The fee is the same whether you enroll in one or multiple courses. Registration deadlines are:
- Fall Semester: August 25
- Spring Semester: January 25
- Summer Term: May 25
Naropa University Courses
We offer language courses through Naropa, on select programs:
- China & Taiwan Semester
- Guatemala & Mexico Semester
- India Semester
- Nepal Semester
- South America Semester
Students can register for 1 language course, earning 4 semester-credits.
NAROPA FEES & DEADLINES
The Course Registration fee for Naropa courses is $1,200 for one course. Registration deadlines are:
- Fall Semester: July 15
- Spring Semester: December 1
More College Credit Questions?
- How are courses structured?
- What kind of assignments will I complete?
- Can I transfer the college credits to my institution?
- Is the optional college credit right for me?
- What are the deadlines for optional college credit?
- How do I request a transcript for completed college credit courses?