Global Academy @ ASU Prep Family Handbook
College Credit & University Pathways
Dual Enrollment Courses
Dual-enrollment courses are college courses offered through ASU and taught by ASU professors. University course content is not modified in any way and follows the ASU academic calendar. Courses worth 3.0-5.0 university credits transfer back to the high school transcript as 1.0 credits. This is a great opportunity for students to receive high school and college credit for the same class, have an authentic college experience, learn from experts in career fields locally and across the globe, and get ahead on a college major pathway.
Course tuition is due prior to course start in order to reserve a seat. Students wishing to enroll in a concurrent course should speak to their instructional team to discuss eligibility requirements, prerequisites, placement exams, cost of course materials, add/drop/registration deadlines, and more.
Students wishing to take any concurrent courses in a semester must meet academic qualifications, including but not limited to successful completion of a digital course load, and the recommendation of an instructional team member. Students who earn a D or F in a concurrent course or that are placed on Academic Probation are ineligible for concurrent courses in the following academic term. Students who receive a C in a concurrent course are limited to one concurrent course in the following academic term. Any student with an outstanding balance is ineligible for concurrent courses.
Students may be required to attend a separate Concurrent Course Orientation. Students are expected to adhere to all university policies, expectations, and codes of conduct, which may differ from the requirements of Global Academy at ASU Prep; if there is a discrepancy, Arizona State University rules and procedures supersede those of Global Academy at ASU Prep.
Accelerate ASU
Another opportunity to earn college credit while enrolled at Global Academy at ASU Prep is through Accelerate ASU courses. What is unique about these courses is the concept of flexibility. Based on their success in the course, students have the option to convert their efforts to college credit. If not satisfied with the final grade it will not appear on a college transcript, but may appear on the high school transcript if the course was used to supplant a graduation credit.
This is a helpful safety net for many students that want to protect their academic GPA at the college level. However, if full-time students decide not to convert the course to credit this will impact the student’s graduation plan and might require summer school or additional courses to be completed.
It is recommended that students wishing to take Accelerate ASU courses have an established 2.5 GPA in a minimum of three (3) high school credits, and be on track for graduation requirements.
Students enrolled in Accelerate ASU courses will only earn a weighted high school credit at equivalency of 1.0 credit (if the course is between 3-5 credits) if they convert the final ULC course to college credit. Students will need to earn a C or better in the college course to be eligible for conversion.
As part of the enrollment process, prior to rostering in college courses, students and parents will be expected to read and sign a compact each semester a student wishes to enroll in a university course.
