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Accelerate ASU: Bring college biology and more to your high school

College-level learning, right from your classroom

Flexible dual enrollment courses taught by ASU professors and designed to fit your school schedule

Accelerate ASU helps high schools offer college-level courses like biology, chemistry, and psychology without requiring additional staff, credentials, or schedule changes. With more than 75 university courses taught by ASU faculty, this dual enrollment program provides students with access to real college credit that’s affordable and widely transferable.

There are no GPA requirements, transcripts, or applications needed to enroll. Courses are available online, and students only add a class to their transcript if they earn a grade they want to keep.

Give every student the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school - risk free.

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Universal eligibility

No GPA, transcripts, or applications—all students can enroll with a simple online sign-up.

Affordable access

One of the most cost-effective dual enrollment programs, with low-cost tuition and discounted rates for school partners.

Risk-free exploration

Students only add courses to their transcript if they earn a grade they're happy with, ensuring there's no penalty for lower grades.

For students: Get a head start on your degree or a career certificate

If your school partners with Accelerate ASU, you can explore college-level classes that interest you and earn credit toward a degree or certificate before graduation. These courses are designed to be accessible, flexible, and supportive of your future goals.

Not sure if your school is a partner?

Ask your teacher or counselor or share this page with them to learn more.

If your school is not yet a partner, you can still explore ASU’s Universal Learner Courses to get started on your own.

The stats clearly show the benefits.  Dual enrollments students:

  • graduate within 6 years at a 40% higher rate than their non-early college counterparts.
  • are more than 1.2 times as likely to make it to year two in college than their non-dual enrollment peers.
  • are twice as likely to go to college than their matched non-dual enrollment peers.

 

Join schools nationwide preparing students for what’s next

Hundreds of schools are partnering with ASU through Accelerate to open new pathways for their students. Whether you serve one student or one hundred, Accelerate ASU meets your school where it is, helping students earn college credit and gain confidence in their academic journey.

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Ready to get started?

Join hundreds of schools that are partnering with ASU to bring dual enrollment into the classroom. Whether you serve one student or one hundred, Accelerate ASU meets your school where it is.

Get more information about Accelerate ASU and how it can help your students.

 

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