The DODO FAQ
The Directory of Online Dual-enrollment Options
Frequently Asked Questions
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About DODO
What is DODO? DODO is the Directory of Online Dual-enrollment Options!
It's a giant online database that you can search, sort and filter to choose your favorite online dual-enrollment courses from accredited U.S. universities.
Every course is open to public school, home school, and private school students.
Why do I need DODO?
You need DODO...
if you want cheap dual enrollment courses
if you want elite dual enrollment courses
if you want courses to give you a advantage in your dream career
if you want courses that will make your internship application stand out from the crowd
if you want specifically conservative (or liberal, or Christian, or Ivy-League, or other niche) courses
if you want super-short courses (like 3 weeks!)
if you need easy-peasy admissions for dual enrollment
if you want really rigorous dual-enrollment classes
if you want to do dual enrollment in 7th and 8th grade
if you want to take dual-enrollment courses that are so weird they totally blow your mind
if you want to take a bunch of courses on one particular subject (like say, math or psychology or American sign language) from freshman courses all the way up to senior-level courses
if you want courses you can stretch out over a whole year, instead of a semester
if you prefer courses that don't require forking out big bucks (or any bucks!) for textbooks
if you want to compare the best options for getting an associates degree online through dual enrollment
if you want courses from an engineering or STEM focused college
OR
if you aren't sure what you want -- you just want to see a huge range of fully accredited online-dual-enrollment options!!
AND
you don't want to spend months of full-time research on college websites.
DODO makes it super fast -- just a few minutes -- to find dual enrollment programs
that meet your needs.
DODO also shows you -- in just a couple clicks -- what dual-enrollment courses have been recently offered at each school.
To find and update all this information on a hundred different university websites, we spend hours--
clicking through eyeball-numbing web pages,
reading every single line of fine print,
writing emails to college admissions departments to find missing information,
writing again because university administrators often don't answer very fast,
calling program admins to clarify contradictory webpages,
adding mind-numbing wads of cost and schedule data to the DODO databases,
and lots more painstaking research.
We didn't want you to have to suffer through that.
So...
We did it for you!
How often is DODO updated?
Every college or university’s data is completely updated at least three times a year. (Each spring, summer and fall semester.)
Is it hard to find information in DODO? Nope.
We’ve made it super simple and FAST to sort, filter and compare dual-enrollment programs from a wide range of colleges and universities.
Does DODO include dual-credit, early-college, concurrent study and other variations on dual-enrollment? Yes, it does!
At DODO we include all these different types of college-in-high-school programs. And more.
Does DODO exclude any online dual-enrollment programs? Yes.
+ We left out colleges that aren't regionally accredited (so you only see colleges with top-notch US accreditation).
+ We left out colleges that offer extremely few DE courses, with no redeeming features that we could detect.
+ And we left out colleges that only accept in-state dual-enrollment students (i.e. they only offer dual-enrollment courses to students residing in the college's home state).
+ And we only include dual-enrollment programs that enroll students from public and private and home school settings.
What is DODO? DODO is short for Directory of Online Dual-enrollment Options.
It’s a giant online database that you can search, sort and filter to look for accredited online dual-enrollment courses from U.S. universities...
Every course is open to public school, home school, and private school students.
Why do I need DODO?
You need DODO...
if you want cheap dual enrollment courses
if you want prestigious dual enrollment courses
if you want courses to give you a advantage in your dream career
if you want courses that will make your internship application stand out from the crowd
if you want specifically conservative (or liberal, or Christian, or Ivy-League, or other niche) courses
if you want super-short courses (like 3 weeks!)
if you need easy-peasy admissions for dual enrollment
if you want to do dual enrollment in 7th and 8th grade
if you want to take dual-enrollment courses that are so weird they totally blow your mind
if you want to take a bunch of courses on one particular subject (like say, math or psychology or American sign language) from freshman courses all the way up to senior-level courses
if you want courses you can stretch out over a whole year, instead of a semester
if you prefer courses that don't require forking out big bucks (or any bucks!) for textbooks
if you want to compare the best options for getting an associates degree online through dual enrollment
if you want courses from an engineering or STEM focused college
OR
if you aren't sure what you want -- you just want to see a huge range of fully accredited online-dual-enrollment options!!
AND
you don't want to spend months of full-time research on college websites.
DODO makes it super fast --
just a few minutes --
to find dual enrollment programs that meet your needs.
DODO also shows you --
in just a couple clicks --
what dual-enrollment courses have been recently offered at each school.
To find and update all this information on a hundred different university websites, we spend countless hours--
clicking through eyeball-numbing web pages,
reading every single line of fine print,
writing emails to college admissions departments to find missing information,
writing again because university administrators often don't answer very fast,
calling program admins to clarify contradictory webpages,
adding mind-numbing wads of cost and schedule data to the DODO databases,
and lots more painstaking research.
We didn't want you to have to suffer through that.
So...
We did it for you!
How often is DODO updated?
Every college or university’s data is completely updated at least three times a year. (Each spring, summer and fall semester.)
Is it hard to find information in DODO?
Nope.
We’ve made it super simple and FAST to sort, filter and compare dual-enrollment programs from a wide range of colleges and universities.
Does DODO include dual-credit, early-college, concurrent study and other variations on dual-enrollment? Yes, we sure do.
At DODO we include all these different types of college-in-high-school programs. And more.
Does DODO exclude any online dual-enrollment programs? Yes.
+ We left out colleges that aren't regionally accredited (so you only see colleges with top-notch US accreditation).
+ We left out colleges that offer extremely few DE courses, with no redeeming features that we could detect.
+ And we left out dual-enrollment programs that only accept students living in the college's home state.
+ And we only include dual-enrollment programs that accept students from public and private and home school settings.
About Colleges in DODO
How many colleges are in DODO? Over ninety universities and colleges are listed in DODO.
What kinds of colleges are in DODO? DODO includes…
+ Private colleges and public colleges
+ Secular universities and religiously affiliated universities.
It's fair to point out that many "religiously-affiliated schools" are no longer religious in focus, and courses they offer are actually completely secular.
You can figure out if this is the case by reading the university’s ‘About’ page and noting whether a religious aspect is emphasized/promoted.
+ Some really big schools (hundreds of thousands of students) and some little schools (less than a thousand students).
And lots of medium-size schools (thousands of students).
+ Schools in every major region of the US.
+ Notoriously rigorous colleges. And relatively easy colleges. And lots of schools in between.
+ Colleges that require a spectacular SAT score. And colleges that don’t care about your SAT at all.
+ Colleges that want to see at least a 2.50 GPA, colleges that need to see a 3.50 GPA, and colleges that don’t even ask about your GPA.
+ You can find specific types of colleges in DODO's Compare School Basics chart.
Are all the universities in DODO regionally accredited? YES!!!!!
All the colleges and universities in DODO are regionally accredited (the premier accreditation in the U.S.).
Can I take courses from universities in DODO even if they’re not in my state? Yes, definitely.
Over 90 schools in DODO accept online dual-enrollment students from all 50 US states.
The rest accept online dual-enrollment students from every state except California.
Can I take courses from universities in DODO if I live outside the U.S.? Yes!
Over half of the universities and colleges in DODO accept dual-enrollment students living anywhere in the world – no matter what their citizenship is.
Can I take dual-enrollment courses from more than one university in DODO? Yes, indeed!
Some universities will want to be informed (and may limit your enrollment) if you are doing dual-enrollment courses through them and another college simultaneously.
Others don’t inquire (and don’t seem to care) about this.
If you do DE courses from different universities in different semesters, neither school cares, period.
How can I tell how rigorous a university in DODO will be? Well...
If you want to know what we at DODO estimate, you can use the rigor rating we give for each school in the Compare School Basics Chart.
In cases where the data doesn't let us draw a solid conclusion… we just state, ‘Insufficient Data’.
A little terminology...
Just so you know:
We use the words "universities" and "colleges" interchangeably to refer to the group of schools listed in DODO.
So we might say, "All the universities in DODO are super cool" when what we mean is "All the universities AND colleges in DODO are super cool."
We tried pedantically saying "universities and colleges" a zillion times, but it just made for really annoying reading.
How many colleges are in DODO? Over ninety universities and colleges are listed in DODO.
What kinds of colleges are in DODO? DODO includes…
+ Private colleges and public colleges
+ Religiously affiliated universities and completely secular ones.
Note that many "religiously-affiliated schools" are no longer religious in focus, and courses they offer are actually completely secular.
You can figure out if this is the case by reading the university’s ‘About’ page and noting whether a religious aspect is emphasized/promoted.
+ Some really big schools (hundreds of thousands of students).
And some little schools (less than a thousand students).
And lots of medium-size schools (thousands of students).
+ Schools in every major region of the US.
+ Notoriously rigorous colleges. And relatively easy colleges. And lots of schools in between.
+ Colleges that require a spectacular SAT score. And colleges that don’t care about your SAT at all.
+ Colleges that want to see at least a 2.50 GPA, colleges that need to see a 3.50 GPA, and colleges that don’t even ask about your GPA.
+ You can find specific types of colleges in DODO's Compare School Basics chart.
Are all the universities in DODO regionally accredited? Yes, absolutely.
All the colleges and universities in DODO are regionally accredited (the premier accreditation in the U.S.).
Can I take courses from universities in DODO even if they’re not in my state? Yes, you can.
There are over 90 schools in DODO that accept online dual-enrollment students from all 50 US states.
The rest accept students from all states-- except California.
If a school falls into this category, we note it on the detail page for that university.
Can I take courses from universities in DODO if I live outside the U.S.? You sure can.
Over half of the universities and colleges in DODO accept dual-enrollment students living anywhere in the world – no matter what their citizenship is.
Can I take dual-enrollment courses from more than one university in DODO? Yes.
Some universities will want to be informed (and may limit your enrollment) if you are doing dual-enrollment courses through them and another college simultaneously.
Others don’t inquire (and don’t seem to care) about this.
If you do DE courses from different universities in different semesters, neither school cares, period.
How can I tell how rigorous a university in DODO will be? Well...
if you want to know what we at DODO estimate, you can use the rigor rating we give for each school in the Compare School Basics Chart.
If we don’t have enough data to be confident… we list it as ‘Insufficient Data’.
A little terminology...
Just so you know:
We use the words "universities" and "colleges" interchangeably to refer to the group of schools listed in DODO.
So we might say, "All the universities in DODO are super cool" when what we mean is "All the universities AND colleges in DODO are super cool."
We tried pedantically saying "universities and colleges" a zillion times, but it just made for really annoying reading.
About DODO Memberships
How much does DODO cost? Please have a look HERE.
How long does a DODO membership last? DODO memberships are normally annually recurring memberships.
Your membership will renew automatically until you cancel.
You can cancel at any time and when you do, your membership will end on the last day of your existing subscription.
For example, if your subscription expires on November 30, and you cancel on November 12, you still get DODO access through November 30, but your membership will not renew.
Your card will not be billed again after you cancel your subscription.
How do I cancel DODO? Cancelling is quick and easy in the member dashboard.
Contact us if you have any trouble.
Can I share my DODO membership with my friend? Aw, please don't.
To keep prices low, DODO memberships are single-user memberships.
Why would I buy a DODO membership? Can’t I find these schools on Google myself?
Good question.
Yes, you can find all these schools on Google. Granted a lot of them are buried many pages deep. But you can still find them.
What you can't do is quickly find all their admissions requirements, cost details, schedule options, and associate's degree availability without massive hours of clicking, e-mailing colleges and reading.
We did it for you, so that in just a few minutes you can find the online dual-enrollment programs in your price range, with admissions requirements you can meet, with schedules that suit you, and with basic school characteristics you're happy about -- and then get on with preparing for life!
Studying! Interning! Working!
Not flipping through hundreds of pages of boring course schedules and admissions documents and dual-enrollment handbooks.
Or worse...
You might settle for courses that don't give you a competitive advantage in reaching your career goals -- because you didn't make the effort to find out about the full range of amazing courses out there!
What if I join DODO and then I don't like it?
That's what our Money-Back Guarantee is for.
It gives you 14 days to check out DODO, see if you like it, and get a full 100% refund if you don't!
No questions asked.
If that's you, click right here to email us and get your money back.
How much does DODO cost? Please have a look HERE.
How long does a DODO membership last? DODO memberships are normally annually recurring memberships.
Your membership will renew automatically until you cancel.
You can cancel at any time and when you do, your membership will end on the last day of your existing subscription.
For example, if your subscription expires on November 30, and you cancel on November 12, you still get DODO access through November 30, but your membership will not renew.
Your card will not be billed again after you cancel your subscription.
How do I cancel DODO? Cancelling is quick and easy in the member dashboard.
Contact us if you have any trouble.
Can I share my DODO membership with my friend? Aw, please don't.
To keep prices low, DODO memberships are single-user memberships.
Why would I buy a DODO membership? Can’t I find these schools on Google myself?
We actually made DODO specifically because it was so hard to find this information on Google.
Basically, if you want easy access to the best, most comprehensive set of choices for online dual-enrollment,
DODO gives you hundreds of hours of our research
-- that you can use immediately to reach your life goals
-- with just a few mouse clicks!
What if I join DODO and then I don't like it? That's what our Money-Back Guarantee is meant to fix.
It gives you 14 days to check out DODO and get a full 100% refund if you don't like it.
No questions asked.
(If that's you, click right here to email us and get your money back.)
(To be fair, we'll probably be a little sad and wonder what we could have done to make the product work for you.
But... maybe you'll tell us what you didn't like... so we can make it better for everyone!
We'd love that!)
Dual Enrollment Courses in DODO
Are there really over 7000 courses on DODO? Yup!
There’s often more than 8000 dual-enrollment courses listed in DODO.
But the number fluctuates constantly due to universities updating their course offerings each semester.
So we say "over 7000" to be safe.
What is the price range for dual-enrollment programs in DODO?
Low-range is $20-$100credit.
Mid-range is $100-$200/credit.
High range is $200-$400/credit.
A very few schools in the Ultra-high-range charge over $1200/credit.
If you feel the need for a little ivy-league flavor on your high-school transcript -- this is for you.
Check it all out on DODO's Compare Costs Chart.
How many dual-enrollment credits can I take per semester? It varies by college.
Some limit it to one or two courses per semester.
Many set no limit at all.
You can find this info in each school's University Detail Page.
When do DODO courses start? And how long do they last?
Courses start at various dual-enrollment programs literally every week of the year.
DODO’s Compare Schedules Chart helps you find colleges with courses starting when you’re ready to start.
The length of courses ranges from 3 weeks to 52 weeks. But most courses are in the 6-week to 16-week range.
Are courses in DODO completely by distance? Yes. They are.
DODO is made specifically for people who want to do dual-enrollment totally online – without setting foot on the college campus.
Are the exams for courses in DODO online? Almost always yes.
Some are taken via a live online test.
Others are a written exam that you upload online.
There are a few other exam variants, but you never have to go to the college campus to take the exam.
Are the exams proctored? It varies.
Some courses require exams to be proctored, some do not.
If proctoring is needed, it's usually done online. In extremely rare cases, a course may require students to find a local proctor.
When online proctoring is required, there may be an extra charge, usually in the $25 realm; this will be specified on the university website.
Are there really over 7,000 courses on DODO?
Yes. In fact, there’s often more than 8,000 dual-enrollment courses listed in DODO.
But the number fluctuates constantly due to universities updating their course offerings each semester.
We stick with the "over 7000 courses" blurbage to keep our lives simpler.
What is the price range for dual-enrollment programs in DODO?
Low-range is $20-$100credit.
Mid-range is $100-$200/credit.
High range is $200-$400/credit.
A very few schools in the Ultra-high-range charge over $1200/credit.
(If you feel the need for a little ivy-league flavor on your high-school transcript -- this is for you.)
Check it all out on DODO's Compare Costs Chart.
How many dual-enrollment credits can I take per semester?
It varies by college.
Some limit it to one or two courses per semester.
Many set no limit at all.
You can find this info in each school's University Detail Page.
When do DODO courses start? And how long do they last?
Courses start at various dual-enrollment programs literally every week of the year.
DODO’s Compare Schedules Chart helps you find colleges with courses starting when you’re ready to start.
The length of courses ranges from 3 weeks to 52 weeks. But most courses are in the 6-week to 16-week range.
Are courses in DODO completely by distance? Yes. They are.
DODO is made specifically for people who want to do dual-enrollment totally online – without setting foot on the college campus.
Are the exams for courses in DODO online? Almost always yes.
Some are taken via a live online test.
Others are a written exam that you upload online.
There are a few other exam variants, but you don’t ever have to go to the college campus to take the exam.
Are the exams proctored?
It varies.
Some courses require exams to be proctored, some do not.
If proctoring is needed, it's usually done online.
In extremely rare cases, a course may require students to find a local proctor.
When online proctoring is required, there may be an extra charge, usually in the $25 realm; this will be specified on the university website.
About Admissions Info in DODO
What admissions information does DODO give me?
Minimum SAT and ACT scores.
If you haven’t taken the SAT or ACT, most colleges will consider other tests, such as CLT or Accuplacer or ALEKS (math).
Also, some universities will test you themselves, online, if you have no test scores to offer. And many don’t ask for test scores at all.
Minimum age.
Only a few schools have age minimums of 15 or 16. The vast majority have no age minimum.
Minimum school year.
This varies by university, with 11th grade, 10th grade, 9th grade and 7th grade being the most usual minimum school years. A few colleges have no school-year minimum.
Minimum GPA, if any.
This is normally based on academic high-school courses only (i.e. not driver’s ed and P.E.) and calculated on a 4.00 scale.
You can choose colleges according to their dual-enrollment admissions rules in the DODO Compare Admissions Chart.
Does DODO list every admission requirement at each university?
No.
We don't list, because it's virtually universal, that most schools request a letter from your high school principal or guidance counselor (or parent if you're home schooled), stating that you are indeed capable of succeeding at dual enrollment.
We do - in addition to the admissions factors listed in the above section - try to note any unusual admissions requirements on the detail pages for individual universities.
These can be things like an entrance essay or a personal religious statement (if you're applying to a faith-oriented university).
What admissions information does DODO give me?
Minimum SAT and ACT scores.
If you haven’t taken the SAT or ACT, most colleges will consider other tests, such as CLT or Accuplacer or ALEKS (math). Also, some universities will test you themselves, online, if you have no test scores to offer. And many don’t ask for test scores at all.
Minimum age.
Only a few schools have age minimums of 15 or 16. The vast majority have no age minimum.
Minimum school year.
This varies by university, with 11th grade, 10th grade, 9th grade and 7th grade being the most usual minimum school years. A few colleges have no school-year minimum.
Minimum GPA, if any.
This is normally based on academic high-school courses only (i.e. not driver’s ed and P.E.) and calculated on a 4.00 scale.
You can choose colleges according to their dual-enrollment admissions rules in the DODO Compare Admissions Chart.
Does DODO list every admission requirement at each university?
No.
We don't list, because it's virtually universal, that most schools request a letter from your high school principal or guidance counselor (or parent if you're home schooled), stating that you are indeed capable of succeeding at dual enrollment.
We do - in addition to the admissions factors listed above - try to note any unusual admissions requirements on the detail pages for individual universities.
These can be things like an entrance essay or a personal religious statement (if you're applying to a faith-oriented university).
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