Dual Enrollment
Earn college credit while still in high school!
Taking college classes while you’re still in high school gives you the chance to explore your interests and passions with purpose! If you’re not totally sure what you want to do after graduation, Dual Enrollment lets you try out different subjects and get an inside look at the opportunities ahead.
Dual Enrollment also helps you get a head start on college by taking real college classes now. Many students finish their degrees sooner, take fewer classes later, and may even save money on college costs.
UAS welcomes high school and homeschool students who are ready for college-level work. Our academic advisors are here to support you and help you understand the process, answer your questions, and stay on track as you earn college credit through Dual Enrollment.
| Campus | Department | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau | Student Resource Center | 907-796-6000 | uas.info@alaska.edu |
| Ketchikan | Student Center | 907-228-4511 | ketch.info@alaska.edu |
| Sitka | Academic Advising | 907-747-7777 | sitka.advising@alaska.edu |
After graduating from high school, dual enrollment students have lots of options. They can keep studying their field at UAS, transfer to another university, or jump into the workforce with confidence in the skills and knowledge they gained through the program. Dual Enrollment at UAS helps students across Southeast Alaska get ready for high-quality, good-paying careers by making it easier to access and afford the classes and training needed for certifications, endorsements, and college degrees.
Answers to Common Questions
A dual enrollment student is one who is simultaneously enrolled in a high school curriculum and is also taking courses at UAS. This may also include home school students or those who have withdrawn from high school prior to graduation and have not completed a GED.
Some UAS courses are offered by agreement at a high school as a means of promoting career and technical education and other pathways. Under such an agreement, high school instructors approved by UAS teach college-level classes in local high schools. These dual enrollment students should register for courses at their high schools. For information about what courses are offered in your high school, contact your school district.
The Alaska Advantage program allows high school students from participating school districts to take 100 or 200 level online courses offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks and University of Alaska Southeast. These college courses provide the opportunity for high school students to get a jump start on their college careers and may meet high school requirements at the same time. Students who enroll in the Alaska Advantage Program can earn credits accepted at UAS and UAF, and these credits can also be transferred to other institutions of higher education. The cost is $495 per three-credit course (not including textbooks and other course materials). Before registering for a course through Alaska Advantage, please contact a UAS advisor.
Dual enrollment courses, like any other college classes, require students to pay tuition. There are a number of tuition assistance programs and scholarships available to offset or cover the cost of tuition. Tuition assistance program and scholarship availability varies by location and participating school district or Homeschool organization.
Registration Steps for Dual Enrollment Students
- Meet with an advisor to chat about your goals and which courses might be right for you. You’ll also talk about whether your current skills and experience are a good match for college-level work.
- Juneau (phone: 907-796-6000, email: uas.info@alaska.edu)
- Ketchikan (phone: 907-228-4511, email: ketch.info@alaska.edu)
- Sitka (phone: 907-747-7777, email: sitka.advising@alaska.edu)
- Apply through our online application as a dual enrollment student. You only need to complete this step once.
- Go to ELMO to claim your username/ID and set a password. Select Option 3: Search for my account. Please contact the UAS IT Helpdesk (907-796-6400) if you encounter any problems.
- If you’re planning to take a writing or math course, you’ll complete a quick placement step to help find the best starting point. For writing, that means the Directed Self Placement assessment and for math the ALEKS assessment. Recent SAT or ACT scores (from the past year) can be used instead of the writing placement if you have them.
- Complete the Secondary Student and Parent/Guardian Agreement form. This form must be signed by both the student and a parent or guardian, and it only needs to be completed once.
- You're ready to register for your classes through UAOnline! You can also choose to register with a paper form. Just be sure it’s signed by your advisor and includes a signed Secondary Student and Parent/Guardian Agreement form. Remember to check the Academic Calendar so you don’t miss any important dates or deadlines!
- Pay all tuition and fees associated with selected course(s) by the payment deadline. Contact the UAS Student Accounts desk with billing questions.
