Dual Enrollment Programs
College Credit Your Way
UAA offers multiple options for high school students to earn college credit while still in high school. Save money, earn stackable credits, and join the Seawolf community from anywhere in Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ. Courses are offered in every format, from online and in-person classes on the UAA campuses to classes taught in your local high school. Many of these programs offer discounted (or free) tuition. Review the options below to see which program might be the best fit for you.
COMPREHENSIVE DUAL CREDIT
Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ delivers two specific structured programs for motivated students who are ready to immerse themselves in a college environment: Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Middle College and ANSEP. These programs are specifically designed to ensure simultaneous college and high school credit and provide a structured, high-touch support system.
ALASKA MIDDLE COLLEGE
Middle College is a partnership between school districts and UAA. Students kickstart their college careers, transition smoothly to the university environment, and potentially graduate from high school with a certificate or degree. Tuition is fully or partly funded by local districts. Middle College Programs have specific admission requirements, application processes, and deadlines. The Middle College model is deployed across UAA, with variations in programming: Anchorage (AMCS), Mat-Su College (MSMCS), and Kenai Peninsula Middle College (KPMC).
UAA Middle College Links
School District Middle College Links
ANSEP ACCELERATION
The Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP) is a successful statewide
initiative that creates pathways for students pursuing science, technology, engineering,
and mathematics (STEM) fields. ANSEP's Full-time
DUAL ENROLLMENT AT YOUR HIGH SCHOOL
Students can earn both high school credit and UAA college credit by successfully completing specific courses at their high school.
These courses are taught by qualified high school instructors in the high schools and cost the student $25 per credit. This makes getting a head start on college incredibly cost-effective. Grades in these courses are included on an official university transcript. This credit can then be used toward a degree or certificate at UAA or transferred to other institutions (transferability is determined by the receiving institution).
Connect with your high school counselor today to identify the specific dual credit courses offered at your school that align with your academic pathway!
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) ARTICULATED COURSES
These Career & Technical Education Courses are pre-approved to count toward UAA Credit. Some high schools offer simultaneous registration in the UAA course. Or you can request credit when you become a degree seeking student at UAA through the Non-Traditional Credit Process. Previous Articulation Agreements can be found on our website for Prior Learning.
CIVIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AT SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
The College Of Arts & Sciences has partnered with South Anchorage High School for the Civic Leadership Program (CLP). The goal of CLP is to foster critical thinking, community, responsibility, civic engagement, and college readiness. South High students take courses in History, English, Political Science, and Philosophy with the goal of cultivating leadership skills and greater civic participation.
The South Anchorage High School CLP is also a direct bridge to the College of Arts and Science’s new Civic Leadership pathway within our interdisciplinary degree.
TAKE A CLASS AT UAA
Taking a course through UAA is a simple, flexible way for high school students to earn college credit, explore new academic interests, and get a head start on their degree. UAA offers in-person, online, and hybrid courses; this gives high school students options and flexibility to develop a schedule that works for them. *Note: These courses are not guaranteed high school dual credit, you must work with your high school counselor to apply these to your high school transcript. Students must meet the prerequisites for these courses.
REGULARLY SCHEDULED UAA COURSES
- Simple UAA application process
- Flexible registration during open registration period
- Regular tuition and fees apply to these courses
Connect with UAA admissions today for more information about the application and registration process!
Map Your Future
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Become a Seawolf
If you’ve talked to your counselor and have your guardian's permission, and are ready for the next steps- follow these simple steps to become a dual enrolled student at UAA.