College Credit

We are the best place for your student to earn college credits as a high schooler.

30 Possible Classes

With one of the most extensive dual enrollment programs in the metro area, students have access to a variety of college-level courses, allowing them to explore their academic interests before graduation.

Average Enrollees Earn 20-40 Credits

Students enrolled in dual enrollment often earn between 20-40 hours, and some even graduate with as many as 60 — the equivalent of one to two years of college in high school. Our students are set up to succeed. 

The Smartest Investment: High School Credits That Count for College

Dual Enrollment

Bishop Miege students may participate in dual enrollment (the College Now program) by attending approved classes at Miege for which college credit may be obtained through Johnson County Community College and/or Benedictine College.

Benedictine College registration is handled at Miege through our business office; JCCC enrollment and payment are completed at www.jccc.edu. Fees range from $100-$150/credit hour. 

AP African-American Studies

College Algebra

AP Biology

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

AP Chemistry / Lab

AP Comparative Government & Politics

AP European History

Honors French III

Honors French IV

Honors French V

Honors French Literature (Honors French VI)

Honors International Relations

AP Literary Analysis & Composition

AP Modern World History

Honors Spanish III

Honors Spanish IV

Honors Spanish V

College Speech

AP U.S. Government

AP U.S. History

Advanced Placement

Bishop Miege students may earn college credit by taking Advanced Placement classes at Miege and taking the AP exams in May. Advanced Placement credits are widely accepted, but colleges and college departments vary considerably on score requirements and credit awarded. Check with your specific college for details. Miege students have taken AP exams and successfully earned college credits across disciplines.

The classes below are AP credit courses only with no dual enrollment option:

AP 2-D Art & Design

AP 3-D Art & Design

AP Computer Science Principles

AP Computer Science A

AP Drawing

AP English Language & Composition

AP Physics C: Mechanics

AP Pre-Calculus

AP Statistics

“Taking AP classes at Miege has given me a head start by preparing me for college and my future career. Not only do I get college credit, but I also learn important skills like critical thinking, time management, and problem solving.”

Elise Oblepias, Class of 2026
“The AP classes helped me learn how to manage my time with challenging coursework and they prepared me for college with the rigorous coursework, allowing my transition into college to be smoother and giving me the best tools to thrive at Notre Dame, where I’ll be attending.” 
Kristina Erskine, Class of 2025

Bishop Miege: A Founding College Now School at JCCC

Since 1985, Bishop Miege has offered college credits through JCCC — one of just eight founding schools. Over the past 40 years, we’ve expanded those offerings to include options at Benedictine.