AHEAD Program

There’s no better way to ensure that you succeed in college and beyond than starting college early. If you want to earn college credit while in high school and are planning to attend ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ after graduation, the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Higher Education Admission Decision (AHEAD) program is perfect for you.

 
 

 

AHEAD Program at the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks

Wondering how to get college credit while in high school? We’ve got you covered! AHEAD is one of three exciting dual enrollment programs we offer at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ to help you get a head start on college and graduate prepared for a career sooner.

AHEAD lets qualified high school students be formally admitted to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ as general studies students. AHEAD students are assigned an academic advisor and follow the registration timeline for degree-seeking students.

To qualify, you must have completed three-fourths of your high school core curriculum and have a cumulative 3.0 grade point average or higher. (To qualify for federal financial aid, you must have either a high school diploma or a GED.)

 

 

How Starting College Early in AHEAD Can Help You?

If you’re like many talented ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñn high school students, you’re probably wondering how to get college credit that can also count toward high school graduation requirements. That’s where we come in. Our AHEAD program will let you take a full schedule of college classes during your last year of high school to graduate with a head start in college.

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’s dual enrollment students are more prepared for college than their peers and have the confidence to excel in their courses and extracurriculars. When you join AHEAD, you’ll have many opportunities to learn more about what interests you and how you learn.

Learn more about how dual enrollment can help you in college

 

 

 

Explore Classes for the AHEAD Program

One of the best parts of college is taking insightful and engaging courses taught by leading researchers and practitioners in their fields. Starting college early at the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks will give you a full and rewarding college experience in which you’ll benefit from the dedication of our esteemed faculty and staff.

 

Get Started in AHEAD

Take the next step toward earning college credit while in high school. We have the resources to help you get started.

Talk to an admissions counselor 

Still wondering about how to get college credit in high school at AHEAD? Reach out to one of our admissions counselors  today!