New Student
Application Process
High school students can get an early start by earning college credits through our Dual Credit Program while still attending high school. Courses offered through Diné College vary from Navajo Language to Mathematics to Freshman English.
New Student Application Process
- STEP 1 –
Diné College Admissions Online Application - STEP 2 – New Mexico (NM) or Arizona (AZ) Dual Credit Request Form
AZ Dual Credit Request Form
NM Dual Credit Request Form - STEP 3 – Student FERPA Release Form
FERPA Release Form - STEP 4 – Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) Request Form
CIB Request Form for Dual Credit Students - STEP 5 – Submit In-Progress High School Transcript
Please email completed forms and documents to dualcredit@dinecollege.edu.
Diné College Mission
Rooted in Diné language and culture, our mission is to advance quality post-secondary student learning and development to ensure the well being of the Diné People.
Diné College Dual Credit Program’s Operation Statement
The Diné College Dual Credit Program provides high school students with geographically feasible and affordable access to a quality post-secondary education.
Diné College Dual Credit Program’s Vision Statement
Diné College believes the Dual Credit Program will become a stepping-stone from high school to college, by serving as a pathway to academic degree programs or college-level courses.

Diné College Dual Enrollment Requirements for High School Students
- Must be an enrolled full time student within a partnering high school
- 2.0 GPA and/or Principal/Guidance Counselor Approval
Books and Course Materials – For New Mexico students, the high school is responsible for purchasing all required textbooks and dual credit resource materials. For Arizona students, the cost of books and materials is covered by the state.
Course Payment
- New Mexico: State of New Mexico Legislation – TCU Fund
- Arizona: Arizona State Legislation – Unclaimed Lottery Funds
Current High School Partners
Arizona Schools
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Chinle High School
Many Farms High School
Pinon High School
Tuba City High School
Window Rock High School
New Mexico Schools
Central Consolidated School
Dził Ditł'ooí School of Empowerment, Action, and Perservance (DEAP)
Gallup McKinley County School
Nizhoní Christian Academy
NorthWest High School
St. Pius X High School
CONTACTS
Dual Credit Director
Francetta Begaye
dualcredit@dinecollege.edu
(928)724-6921
Dual Credit Coordinator
Valadia Mejia
dualcredit@dinecollege.edu
(928) 724-6923