What is concurrent enrollment? The concurrent enrollment program allows students to receive college credit that meets the Utah State Office of Education high school core and elective graduation requirements and college credit simultaneously. The purpose of concurrent enrollment is to provide a challenging college-level experience for students in their last two years of high school. Over 27,000 students in Utah earned over 180,000 credit hours last year.
Tremendous growth has been experienced within the concurrent enrollment program and this can be attributed to the benefits students enjoy by participating.
- Concurrent enrollment students do not have to pay tuition and fees for the course, a cost savings of over $700.00 per course.
- An enriching academic experience.
- Increased access to high learning.
- Students may complete their Utah State University - University Studies requirements while satisfying their high school requirements. Available courses include: College Algebra, History, Art, Psychology, Calculus, English, Biology, Chemistry, and many more.
- An Associates of Science degree may be earned which qualifies students for the New Century scholarship. For eligible students, the scholarship provides tuition assistance for up to 60 credit hours, at a level of either 75% of the student's tuition at any of Utah's public institutions offering bachelor's programs, OR 75% of the average state tuition if a student attends Brigham Young University or Westminster College.
Who can participate in the concurrent enrollment program? The program is intended primarily for students in their last two years of high school. School Districts and high school administration have the right to determine eligibility criteria to participate. Generally Junior and Senior students with a 3.0 GPA are eligible. If you have questions and/or would like more information please contact Utah State University Uintah Basin Regional Campus in either Roosevelt or Vernal by calling 435-722-2294 or visit us on the web at http://uintahbasin.usu.edu.