Earning College Credit in High School

Students can earn college credit while still in high school through AP Courses, UVU Live Interactive Courses and Concurrent Enrollment courses.

Skyridge Concurrent Enrollment Courses are available through and Snow College, Utah Valley University, Utah State University, and Weber State University.

Strategies to Maximize College Credit in High School

AP Courses

Students receive credit based upon the score received on the AP exam taken at the conclusion of the course. Check the AP Transfer Credit Guide for each respective college to see what credits will be granted.

Concurrent Enrollment

College courses taught at Skyridge by Skyridge faculty. Courses are available through Snow College, UVU, USU, and Weber State. Students must apply to the respective universities in order to take these courses.

UVU Digital Education Courses

Live Interactive college courses broadcast live from UVU to Skyridge, or online courses completed through UVU Canvas. Students must apply to UVU in order to take these courses.

College Credit, UVU General Education Certificate or Associate Degree?**

Students interested in getting ahead, earning a general education certificate, or an associate degree from UVU while still in high school should meet with their counselor early to discuss their options.

Get Ahead, GEC, or AS?

UVU CE Prerequisites - 2025-2026

UVU General Education Navigator – 2025-2026

GE courses available through UVU Concurrent Enrollment and how those courses count toward high school graduation requirements.

UVU Concurrent Enrollment Website

Visit the UVU Concurrent Enrollment Website for information about applying to UVU, registering for classes, meeting with an advisor, etc.

UVU Face to Face – Course Registration Numbers (CRN)

Search by school or teacher.

UVU Digital Education – Course Registration Numbers (CRN)

Search by school or teacher for Live Interactive or Online courses.

** Students MUST meet with the UVU Concurrent Enrollment Advisor for Skyridge, Halie Berry, in order to receive a general education certificate or an associate degree from UVU while in high school.

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UVU Empowered Program

Utah High school students in grades 9 – 11 who want an early college experience and are curious about STEAM fields, business, and/or education professions. Empowered is a strong fit for motivated high school students, especially first-generation college learners, and those who are seeking and ready for a university experience.

Application Deadline: May 1, 2026

Program Dates: June 24-August 7, 2026

UVU Excelerate

Excelerate is an innovative, project-based summer program for high school seniors enrolling at UVU for Fall 2026. The Excelerate summer program aims to support first-year students in exceling at the challenges of higher education by providing a tuition-free project-based course during Summer Block One (May 6- June 24) or Summer Block Two (June 25 – August 7)

SUU Early College Online Program

For all 9th through 11th grade students. Southern Utah University’s ECO program allows students to take online college courses during the summer at a rate of $75 per credit, which is slightly higher than the Concurrent Enrollment (CE) program rate of $5 per credit during the school year.

Registration

Full Semester: March 2 – May 10, 2026

First Term: March 2 – May 10, 2026

Second Term: March 2 – June 28, 2026

UofU HUSP

The University of Utah High School University program is designed for motivated students to enhance their high school curriculum and get a head start on a college career.

Seniors: 3.2 GPA or higher
Juniors: 3.5 GPA or higher
Sophomores: 3.7 GPA or higher

Registration

HSUP students may participate in any 1000- or 2000-level course, as long as they meet the prerequisite requirements.

GCU Dual Enrollment Program

High school sophomores – 3.25 GPA or above
High school juniors and seniors – 3.0 GPA or above.

Registration

Grand Canyon University’s Dual Enrollment program allows students to take online college courses at a rate of $52.50 per credit.