CSM’s Gifted and Talented program allows college-ready students to begin earning college credits as early as the 8th grade.
Eligibility Requirements
Academically gifted students who have completed the 7th grade and who are not yet high school juniors* can considered for early admission to CSM on a case-by-case basis, allowing high-achieving students to earn credits towards the completion of a college degree.
Students will be considered for program admission if they demonstrate the ability to benefit from college instruction, based on evidence of gifted and talented status, as determined by testing at the college level on CSM's placement assessments.
This program is distinct from Dual Enrollment, and students admitted through the Gifted and Talented program do not qualify for the Dual Enrollment discounted tuition rate.
Courses for homeschool students are also offered for ages 5-14 through CSM Continuing Education, but do not provide college credit.
You can apply for admission for the semester of your choosing. All enrollment steps, including placement testing, must be fully completed by the corresponding deadline. To allow sufficient time for the completion of placement testing, students are strongly encouraged to submit all required documentation no later than a week before the deadline.
Fall semester: July 15
Spring semester: Dec. 15
Summer semester: April 15
Documents submitted, or testing completed, after a posted deadline will be reviewed for entry for the following semester.
You’ll need to create an account on our application portal. Fill in the fields with your information.
In the drop-down menu under “Choose the statement that best describes you,” select the option for “I am a Dual Enrollment student, still in high school.” Follow the prompts and submit your completed application for admission.
A strong start in your first semester builds momentum and confidence, and that means being placed in courses that fit your knowledge and abilities.
As part of your enrollment process, you’ll need to provide a written recommendation from someone who is qualified to vouch for your gifted and talented status and that you’re ready for college-level coursework, such as a teacher or guidance counselor. (This recommendation cannot be completed by a relative or family member.)
After you submit the Gifted and Talented form, you’ll be emailed a PDF of your form with a space for a recommendation. Once you’ve obtained the recommendation, email the completed document to aod@csmd.edu.
Once we’ve reviewed your documents, including the recommendation, CSM will contact you to arrange placement testing. Students applying to the Gifted and Talented program are required to place at the college level on the reading and writing portions of the CSM Placement Test to be eligible.
Math placement testing is not a requirement to be admitted, but it is necessary to take any courses that have a math requisite. This applies to many courses in subjects like math, science, chemistry, computer science, physics, accounting, and so on. Students are allowed one retest attempt per test per academic year.
When you enroll at CSM, you’ll gain access to a wealth of financial assistance opportunities to keep college affordable for you. To learn about financial assistance, get more information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), calculate the cost of your CSM education, and much more, visit our Costs and Aid page.
Resuming your CSM education is a new and exciting chapter in your life. No matter how long it’s been since you were a CSM student, there’s a lot to learn and you probably have lots of questions. "Hawk: Ready!" New Student Orientation will re-familiarize you with the college and provide you with the information you need to excel as you complete your education.
To get started, click here to log in to your my.CSMD account and be taken to New Student Orientation, or click on New Student Orientation in the Announcements section of my.CSMD.
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