College Credit for High School Students | Dual Enrollment at Laurel Springs

Distinguished Schools. Exceptional Program.

As a pioneer in education for decades, Laurel Springs is dedicated to cultivating inquiry, growth, and purpose in our global network. We have partnered with other innovative programs and organizations with the same goals: establishing foundational pathways for academic, career, and personal success.

Laurel Springs has established an online Dual Enrollment Program in partnership with esteemed universities to provide students with opportunities to potentially earn college credit and help prepare them for the future beyond academics.

Challenging academics

College courses are academically rigorous and allow students to sharpen critical thinking skills and demonstrate their ability to succeed in higher education, making their college applications more competitive to college admissions officers.

College preparation

Dual enrollment prepares students for the college experience as they interact with professors and college students. Students build confidence as they develop an understanding of the academic environment and what to expect in the college classroom while simultaneously fulfilling high school graduation requirements.

Earn credits and save costs

Students in dual enrollment can potentially earn transferable college credits. By entering college with existing credits, students will have a head start on their college careers and save on college tuition.

Gain maturity

Students further their time management and study skills by taking college courses. Their experience will help them master the accountability and self-discipline required to succeed in college.

Dual Enrollment Program Guide

	BAYLOR UNIVERSITY	SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY	Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution located in Waco, Texas. Baylor provides a vibrant campus community for more than 18,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Learn more about Baylor University here.	Syracuse University is a private research university and nationally ranked institution located in Syracuse, NY. With 13 schools and colleges, 200 customizable majors and 100 minors, and online degrees and certificates, Syracuse University provides limitless educational pathways. New interdisciplinary areas broaden perspectives and prepare students for the careers of tomorrow. Learn more about Syracuse University here
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA	Enrollment in Laurel Springs’ dual enrollment program with Baylor University requires students to meet the following conditions: Full-time enrollment in grades 11-12, or grades 9-12 enrolled in The Academy, or be an enrolled postgraduate student 14 years of age or older Completed Honors or CP Geometry with a grade of 86.5% or higher Completed or enrolled in AP or Honors-level English (if offered) in the enrollment preceding or concurrent with the dual enrollment. Completed or enrolled in AP or Honors-level (if offered) of the same subject as the college level course(s) in the enrollment preceding dual enrollment course(s). Earn a grade of 89.5% or higher in the courses of the same subject as the dual enrollment courses Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.7 or higher Meet dual enrollment course prerequisites Not be on academic probation Good financial standing with Laurel Springs School Approval from their Counselor	Enrollment in Laurel Springs’ dual enrollment program with Syracuse University requires students to meet the following conditions: Full-time enrollment in grades 11-12, or grades 9-12 enrolled in The Academy, or be an enrolled postgraduate student 14 years of age or older Completed Honors or CP Geometry with a grade of 86.5% or higher Completed or enrolled in AP or Honors-level English (if offered) in the enrollment preceding or concurrent with the dual enrollment. Completed or enrolled in AP or Honors-level (if offered) of the same subject as the college level course(s) in the enrollment preceding dual enrollment course(s). Earn a grade of 89.5% or higher in the courses of the same subject as the dual enrollment courses Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.7 or higher Meet dual enrollment course prerequisites Not be on academic probation Good financial standing with Laurel Springs School Approval from their Counselor
DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITY	Honors College program taught by Baylor professors online Semester-long 15-week sessions Asynchronous, self-paced, or hybrid: some courses with required meeting times on specific days/times of the week	Office of Pre-College Programs taught by Syracuse professors & instructors online Rolling admission for 8-week accelerated sessions Hybrid: asynchronous coursework with 8 required synchronous class sessions taking place each week for 90 minutes
COURSE OFFERINGS	Baylor Accelerate Program Course Descriptions and Details Please note that certain courses have prerequisites that need to be met prior to enrollment. Contact your College Counselor to discuss course selection.	Syracuse Accelerate Program Course Descriptions and Details Please note that certain courses have prerequisites that need to be met prior to enrollment. Contact your College Counselor to discuss course selection.
KEY DATES	Baylor Accelerate Academic Dates and Deadlines	Syracuse Pre-College Program Accelerated Semester Online Descriptions and Details
COST OF TUITION	$750 per college credit hour (included in Laurel Springs’ all-inclusive tuition model)	$750 per college credit hour (included in Laurel Springs’ all-inclusive tuition model)
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS	Recommendations and Special Software Programs	Online Academic and Technology Resources
SUPPORT SERVICES	Baylor Accelerate Academic Support Services include: Online Toolkit Baylor Learning Lab Writing Center Academic Support Programs with Online Tutoring	Syracuse Online Student Success Services include: Online Success Advisor Orange Online Toolkit Orientation Course Information Technology Services (ITS) Help Desk Instructor Support Support from the Office of Pre-College Programs
REGISTRATION PROCESS	Baylor Accelerate Program Steps to Enroll	Syracuse Accelerated Semester Steps to Enroll
REGISTRATION DEADLINES	Spring 2025 Deadlines: Laurel Springs Dual Enrollment Program Registration – Nov. 15 Baylor Accelerate Registration – Dec. 2	Spring 2025 8-week Session I Deadlines: Laurel Springs Dual Enrollment Program Registration – Dec. 2 Syracuse Accelerated Semester Registration – Dec. 16 Spring 2025 8-week Session II Deadlines: Laurel Springs Dual Enrollment Program Registration – Jan. 27 Syracuse Accelerated Semester Registration – Feb. 3
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION	If a student is unable to enroll in their preferred course due to low enrollment or full classes, a different course during that semester or a future semester may be selected depending on course availability. For information about course changes and academic progress monitoring, refer to Laurel Springs' Student/Parent Handbook and to the university's policies. The university will share a grade report with Laurel Springs after grades are finalized. Follow the procedures outline by the university to send an official transcript to another institution at the conclusion of the course.

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution located in Waco, Texas. Baylor provides a vibrant campus community for more than 18,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship.

Learn more about Baylor University here.

Syracuse University is a private research university and nationally ranked institution located in Syracuse, NY. With 13 schools and colleges, 200 customizable majors and 100 minors, and online degrees and certificates, Syracuse University provides limitless educational pathways. New interdisciplinary areas broaden perspectives and prepare students for the careers of tomorrow.

Learn more about Syracuse University here

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Enrollment in Laurel Springs’ dual enrollment program with Baylor University requires students to meet the following conditions:

Full-time enrollment in grades 11-12, or grades 9-12 enrolled in The Academy, or be an enrolled postgraduate student
14 years of age or older
Completed Honors or CP Geometry with a grade of 86.5% or higher
Completed or enrolled in AP or Honors-level English (if offered) in the enrollment preceding or concurrent with the dual enrollment.
Completed or enrolled in AP or Honors-level (if offered) of the same subject as the college level course(s) in the enrollment preceding dual enrollment course(s).
Earn a grade of 89.5% or higher in the courses of the same subject as the dual enrollment courses
Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.7 or higher
Meet dual enrollment course prerequisites
Not be on academic probation
Good financial standing with Laurel Springs School
Approval from their Counselor

Enrollment in Laurel Springs’ dual enrollment program with Syracuse University requires students to meet the following conditions:

Full-time enrollment in grades 11-12, or grades 9-12 enrolled in The Academy, or be an enrolled postgraduate student
14 years of age or older
Completed Honors or CP Geometry with a grade of 86.5% or higher
Completed or enrolled in AP or Honors-level English (if offered) in the enrollment preceding or concurrent with the dual enrollment.
Completed or enrolled in AP or Honors-level (if offered) of the same subject as the college level course(s) in the enrollment preceding dual enrollment course(s).
Earn a grade of 89.5% or higher in the courses of the same subject as the dual enrollment courses
Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.7 or higher
Meet dual enrollment course prerequisites
Not be on academic probation
Good financial standing with Laurel Springs School
Approval from their Counselor

DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITY

Honors College program taught by Baylor professors online
Semester-long 15-week sessions
Asynchronous, self-paced, or hybrid: some courses with required meeting times on specific days/times of the week

Office of Pre-College Programs taught by Syracuse professors & instructors online
Rolling admission for 8-week accelerated sessions
Hybrid: asynchronous coursework with 8 required synchronous class sessions taking place each week for 90 minutes

COURSE OFFERINGS

Baylor Accelerate Program Course Descriptions and Details

Please note that certain courses have prerequisites that need to be met prior to enrollment. Contact your College Counselor to discuss course selection.

Syracuse Accelerate Program Course Descriptions and Details

Please note that certain courses have prerequisites that need to be met prior to enrollment. Contact your College Counselor to discuss course selection.

KEY DATES

Baylor Accelerate Academic Dates and Deadlines

Syracuse Pre-College Program Accelerated Semester Online Descriptions and Details

COST OF TUITION

$750 per college credit hour (included in Laurel Springs’ all-inclusive tuition model)

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Recommendations and Special Software Programs

Online Academic and Technology Resources

SUPPORT SERVICES

Baylor Accelerate Academic Support Services include:

Online Toolkit
Baylor Learning Lab
Writing Center
Academic Support Programs with Online Tutoring

Syracuse Online Student Success Services include:

Online Success Advisor
Orange Online Toolkit Orientation Course
Information Technology Services (ITS) Help Desk
Instructor Support
Support from the Office of Pre-College Programs

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Baylor Accelerate Program Steps to Enroll

Syracuse Accelerated Semester Steps to Enroll

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

Spring 2025 Deadlines:

Laurel Springs Dual Enrollment Program Registration – Nov. 15
Baylor Accelerate Registration – Dec. 2

Spring 2025 8-week Session I Deadlines:

Laurel Springs Dual Enrollment Program Registration – Dec. 2
Syracuse Accelerated Semester Registration – Dec. 16

Spring 2025 8-week Session II Deadlines:

Laurel Springs Dual Enrollment Program Registration – Jan. 27
Syracuse Accelerated Semester Registration – Feb. 3

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If a student is unable to enroll in their preferred course due to low enrollment or full classes, a different course during that semester or a future semester may be selected depending on course availability.

For information about course changes and academic progress monitoring, refer to Laurel Springs' Student/Parent Handbook and to the university's policies.

The university will share a grade report with Laurel Springs after grades are finalized. Follow the procedures outline by the university to send an official transcript to another institution at the conclusion of the course.

High School FAQs

Currently, the Dual Enrollment Program is open to students who are at least 14 years old and meet one of the following requirements:

Laurel Springs students in grades 11-12
The Academy at Laurel Springs students in grades 9-12
Gap year students

We offer more than 200 college-prep courses, including unique elective options, Advanced Placement courses, honors courses, and dual enrollment offerings.

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Yes, Laurel Springs does offer NCAA-approved summer courses! This is noted within the course details. Laurel Springs also offers virtual camps and workshops for student-athletes!

You play a supporting role in your child’s academics. High school students create and act on their schedules with minimal guidance from you.

Parent resources include Observer accounts to monitor your child’s learning progress and access to Naviance for observing your child’s college plans. We also encourage you to regularly connect with your child’s counselor and teachers.

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Yes! Throughout the year, students can participate in in-person and virtual field trips. And, at the end of the traditional academic year, we host our Annual Year-End Celebrations, a three-day event including prom, graduation, and an alumni reunion.

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