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Concurrent Enrollment

Get a Head Start on Your Future

Why wait for graduation to start college? ACU's Concurrent Enrollment program lets motivated high school students earn real college credit now—the same courses, the same professors, and the same transferable credits as our full-time students.

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45
College Credits You Can Earn
$45,000
Potential Tuition Savings
48 hrs
Typical Approval Turnaround
15+
Open to Students Age 15 and Up

Earn up to 45 credits in total—saving up to $45,000 in college tuition costs.

College Credit That Counts

These aren't watered-down "high school versions." They're the same courses our full-time students take, taught by the same excellent professors, earning the same transferable credits.

Popular Concurrent Courses

ENG 101 & 102
English Composition 1 & 2
BIB 100
Introduction to the Bible & Bible Interpretation
BUS 101
Introduction to Business
COMM 100
Public Speaking
MAT 105
Liberal Arts Mathematics
SCI 100
Experiencing Science with Labs
HIS 212
United States & Arizona Government

…and many more. Course availability varies by semester.

Two Ways to Learn

Online

Online Classes

Perfect for busy high school schedules

Access coursework anytime through Canvas
Work at your own pace within deadlines
Participate in discussions with college students
Experience college-level expectations
No commute required
On Campus

On-Campus Classes

Get the full college experience

Sit in real ACU classrooms
Build relationships with professors
Use campus facilities like the library
Feel what college life is really like
Network with current students

Simple Admission Requirements

Age 15 or Older

Open to motivated high school students ready to start early

2.5 GPA or Higher

Unweighted, shown on your current high school transcript

College-Level Maturity

Ready for real coursework, real deadlines, and real responsibility

High School Transcript

Official transcripts required for approval

That's it. No SAT or ACT scores. No lengthy application essays. Just motivated students ready to excel.

How It Works

1

Apply Online

Complete the quick, free application—it takes minutes, not hours.

Start Your Application
2

Submit Your Transcript

Upload your current high school transcript showing your GPA.

3

Get Approved

Most students hear back within 48 hours.

4

Register for Classes

Choose from the courses available each semester—some fill quickly, so register early.

5

Start Learning

Log in to Canvas for online courses, or show up to class on campus. Welcome to college.

Arizona ESA Families

ESA Approved

Pay for classes directly through Class Wallet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. ACU is fully accredited, and concurrent enrollment credits are transferable to most colleges and universities nationwide.
No. There are no test-score requirements and no lengthy essays—just a quick application, your high school transcript, and a 2.5+ unweighted GPA.
ACU is a Christian University and our courses are taught from a Biblical Worldview perspective as expressed in our Statement of Faith and Core Commitments. Students must agree with the ACU Student Affirmation Agreement to enroll.
Concurrent courses are offered at a significantly discounted per-credit rate compared to standard tuition. Email [email protected] Opens Email for current pricing and available courses.
Concurrent enrollment is for individual students who apply directly to ACU. Dual enrollment runs through a partnership with your high school. See the full side-by-side comparison.

Your Head Start Is Waiting

High school doesn't have to be a waiting room. Apply in minutes, hear back in about 48 hours, and start earning college credit this semester.

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Questions about enrollment or available classes? Call (800) 247-2697 or email [email protected]