Leadership Academy of Utah (LAU) partners with the University of Utah (U of U) to give students access to the U of U’s online High School University Program (HSUP) at discounted rates!
Your high school student can earn college credits and fulfill LAU’s graduation requirements simultaneously when they enroll in HSUP Dual Enrollment classes at the U of U.
The HSUP program allows students in grades 10-12 to take college-level courses. The program is designed for motivated students to enhance their high school curriculum and get a head start on a college degree. HSUP students may participate in any 1000 or 2000-level courses as long as they meet the prerequisites.
Students interested in participating in the HSUP program should discuss this with their LAU school counselor before enrolling at the U of U.
Upon LAU approval, students should work directly with the U of U to enroll. Students are required to meet all application and admission guidelines as outlined by LAU and the U of U.
*HSUP Dual Enrollment is synonymous with “Early College” or “Concurrent Enrollment” at other LAU college partners.
Get Started
First, review the Qualifications and FAQ sections on our Early College page.
Have successfully completed grade 9 and be in grades 10-12
Be enrolled as a full-time student at LAU.
Meet the minimum GPA requirement developed by the Credits and Admissions Committee as follows:
Grade 12 (Seniors) - 3.2 GPA or higher
Grade 11 (Juniors) - 3.5 GPA or higher
Grade 10 (Sophomores) - 3.7 GPA or higher
Submit the HSUP application, pay the $55 application fee, and any other applicable fees by the established deadlines as determined by the U of U Office of Admissions
LAU does not pay for or reimburse any early college-related costs for the U of U. However, our partnership with the U of U allows LAU students to receive a heavily discounted tuition rate, potentially saving them hundreds or even thousands of dollars on college.
Students are responsible for all HSUP expenses, including:
HSUP Dual Enrollment courses are online and in-person. Please work directly with U of U to identify which classes are offered in the format that best suits your student.
LAU adheres to state guidelines for converting college credits to high school credits. Please be sure to discuss your student’s academic plan with their LAU school counselor before registering for U of U HSUP courses to ensure their credits will transfer as expected.
Here are the general guidelines we use when converting college credits to high school credits:
Early College classes worth 3 to 5 college credits = 1.0 high school credit
Early College classes worth 0.5 to 2 college credits = 0.5 high school credits
Your student’s final grades for HSUP courses are recorded on both their high school and college transcripts. If your student does not successfully complete a college course (or withdraws), their final grade of D, F, or W will also be recorded on both transcripts.
Note: To receive high school credit, your student must submit a U of U transcript to LAU after each semester of HSUP classes.
If your student is enrolling in U of U’s HSUP for the first time, they should meet with their LAU school counselor to discuss individual graduation plans and course recommendations.
For students who have previously taken HSUP courses through LAU, this step is optional.
For LAU to award high school credit for HSUP courses, we require students to be registered for a placeholder course in SIS. The placeholder course is called "Early College Release" and can be found under the Electives tab.
In SIS, please register for one Early College Release per HSUP course your student wishes to take (up to 3 courses). Example: If they take two HSUP courses, they must be registered for two Early College Release placeholders.
