High School Dual Enrollment

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Dual enrollment opportunities at Grand Canyon University can provide high school students with an affordable and efficient way to get a head start on earning their college degree.

As a dual enrollment student, you will receive the same quality instruction, accessible resources and academic rigor as our traditional students.

We strive to provide you with the academic preparation needed to smoothly transition into college, potentially allowing for early graduation and a quicker entry into your career.

Course Options

We have different options available so all students have the chance to take advantage of this dual enrollment opportunity. These options include:

  • At Your High School: Study at the college level without leaving your high school. Qualified high school teachers incorporate our curriculum into learning materials, which can enable you to receive high school and college credit at the same time (only available in Arizona).
     
  • Online: Earn college credits conveniently online. We offer a variety of seven-week online courses to high school students year-round.
     
  • On GCU’s Campus: Experience college life at GCU by taking on-campus courses during traditional semesters or in the summer. As you experience education at the college level, you can also learn more about the college experience and what to expect as a new Lope.

Transferability

GCU dual enrollment credits easily transfer into our degree programs. As an institutionally accredited university, we accept dual enrollment credits just as we accept transfer credits. You may take up to 32 credits (eight courses) at a reduced tuition rate. If you attend GCU, you may be eligible for freshman scholarships.

Benefits

Explore the various benefits that come along with partaking in dual enrollment at GCU.

High School District and GCU

  • Provides students with advanced, rigorous coursework
  • May help build college awareness
  • Promotes college access for a wide range of students
  • Can prepare students for academic and college expectations

Faculty

  • Instructor recognition
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Curriculum and teaching diversity

Student

  • Access to the GCU Library's resources and services
  • Open invitations to sporting and campus events
  • Opportunity to potentially graduate early and enter career sooner
  • Savings in college tuition and fees by potentially graduating early

 

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Student Qualifications

  • High school juniors or seniors with an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or above
  • High school sophomores with an unweighted GPA of 3.25 or above
  • All students taking English or math courses are required to take an online placement test

To view a list of available online and on-campus courses, visit our Dual Enrollment Courses page.

TO LEARN MORE CALL US AT 855-428-8002

Disclosure Information

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit our website at gcu.edu/disclosures. Please note, not all GCU programs are available in all states and in all learning modalities. Program availability is contingent on student enrollment. Grand Canyon University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. (800-621-7440; https://www.hlcommission.org/)