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Concurrent & Dual Enrollment

Start Your Future Before You Graduate High School

High school doesn't have to be a waiting room for your real life to begin. At ACU, motivated students like you can earn college credits now—saving time, money, and gaining confidence for what's ahead.

Which Path Fits Your Journey?

We know every student's situation is unique. That's why we've created two ways to earn college credit while in high school. Take a moment to discover which option aligns with your goals and circumstances.

Path 1

Concurrent Enrollment

Independent College Courses for Individual Students

Choose this if:

  • You're ready to take college courses on your own initiative
  • Your high school doesn't have a partnership with ACU
  • You want flexibility to choose any courses that interest you
  • You're comfortable being self-directed and motivated
  • You're 15+ with a 2.5 GPA or higher

How it worksApply directly to ACU, choose your courses, and earn credits that transfer to virtually any college. You're in charge of your academic journey.

Perfect forSelf-starters, homeschool students, and those whose schools don't offer dual enrollment

Learn More About Concurrent Enrollment
Path 2

Dual Enrollment

Partnership Program Through Your High School

Choose this if:

  • Your high school has a partnership with ACU
  • You want to earn high school AND college credit simultaneously
  • You prefer having your school counselor coordinate the process
  • You like the structure of school-supported programs
  • Your school covers or helps with tuition costs

How it worksYour high school coordinates with ACU, you register through your counselor, and credits count toward both diplomas.

Perfect forStudents at ACU partner schools who want supported, streamlined access to college courses

Learn More About Dual Enrollment

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureConcurrentDual Enrollment
Who Applies You apply directly to ACU Your high school coordinates enrollment
Eligibility Age 15+, 2.5+ GPA Set by your high school partnership
Course Selection Choose from available ACU courses Courses selected by your school & ACU
Credit Earned College credit (transferable) College + high school credit simultaneously
Tuition Discounted per-credit rate Often covered by your high school
Best For Independent learners & homeschoolers Students at ACU partner schools
Who Applies
Concurrent You apply directly to ACU
Dual Your high school coordinates enrollment
Eligibility
Concurrent Age 15+, 2.5+ GPA
Dual Set by your high school partnership
Course Selection
Concurrent Choose from available ACU courses
Dual Courses selected by your school & ACU
Credit Earned
Concurrent College credit (transferable)
Dual College + high school credit simultaneously
Tuition
Concurrent Discounted per-credit rate
Dual Often covered by your high school
Best For
Concurrent Independent learners & homeschoolers
Dual Students at ACU partner schools

Why Start College Early at ACU?

Save Thousands

Earn college credit at a fraction of the cost of traditional tuition

Graduate Faster

Enter college with credits already complete and get ahead of the curve

Build Confidence

Experience real college coursework and know you're ready for what's next

Biblical Worldview

Every course integrates faith and academics through ACU's distinctive approach

Common Questions

Concurrent enrollment is for individual students who apply directly to ACU. Dual enrollment is a partnership between ACU and your high school, where your counselor coordinates enrollment and credits count toward both your high school diploma and college transcript.
Yes. ACU is fully accredited, and credits earned through both programs are transferable to most colleges and universities nationwide.
ACU is a Christian university and our courses are taught from a Biblical Worldview perspective. Students should be open to engaging with this approach in their coursework.
Course format depends on the program and partnership. Some courses are offered online, others on campus or at your high school. Check with your specific program for available formats.

Not Sure Which Path Is Right for You?

Our admissions team is here to help you figure out the best fit. Reach out and we'll walk you through your options.

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