I just checked Dartmouth website, here are the terms regarding taking college level coursework:
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Students who have not matriculated at a college are eligible for first-year admission.
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Students who have taken college coursework that is counting towards their high school graduation must apply for first-year admission. This includes students pursuing an associate’s degree while finishing high school.
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Students who have completed high school and have matriculated at a college, even if they have attended for one term or less, must apply for transfer admission.
My son’s case: ASU Universal Learner Courses do not require admission and do not confer degree-seeking status, do not enroll ASU, so he has not matriculated.
So, he fits squarely in this first category — eligible for first-year admission.