Earn College Credit in High School | ASU Prep Digital
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Earn College Credit in High School | ASU Prep Digital
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What are college pathways at ASU Prep Digital?
A guided path from high school to college credit and careers
ASU Prep students work with their success coach to design a personalized pathway through high school, into college and on to a career. This accelerated track gives students the chance to take university courses and earn credits toward their major while still in high school, saving them both time and money when they get to college.
Top reasons students follow ASU pathways
Save time and cost
to degree when you start a pathway and earn college credits in high school.
Challenge yourself
by taking advanced credit courses that provide extra points toward your GPA.
Explore your interests
by testing the waters in college majors and careers.
Enroll online
Why choose a college pathway instead of AP or IB?
Students who follow an ASU college pathway are earning real university credit toward their majors while in high school. Unlike AP or IB, there is no extra test required to receive credit. And unlike many dual enrollment programs tied to community colleges, the credits from ASU are transferable to most colleges and universities in the world.
Explore university courses
Next steps on your college pathway
You’ve started considering your pathway.
Now it’s time to explore the other pieces that help make college a reality.
Plan your finances, apply strategically and use ASU Prep’s support to stay on track.
Prepare for college
Develop skills to accelerate education and life goals and gain access to university courses.
Start preparing
Plan how you’ll pay
Learn about financial aid and save money through tuition-free college credit in high school.
See your options
Apply with confidence
Understand timelines, applications, essays and decisions so you feel prepared.
Learn about applying
What do real ASU Prep Digital student pathways look like?
ASU Prep Digital students across Arizona follow college pathways aligned to their interests and future goals. Some earn university credit in STEM fields, while others explore business, humanities or the arts. Each pathway shows how high school students can earn college credits, explore careers and prepare for college success through structured support and flexible learning.
Cameron
Earned 62 College Credits While in High School
“ASU Prep Digital is the best opportunity for college bound high school students to get as much – even all – of the US General Education Requirements out of the way BEFORE they get to college, thus enabling them to spend 4 or 5 years of uninterrupted university studies focusing strictly on the discipline of their choice. If US high school graduates are to be considered equivalent to their European and Asian counterparts, all General Ed courses should be complete by the time they finish high school.”
Satya
Earned 15 College Credits While in High School
“My Learning Success Coach was amazingly supportive and guided me through the entire process. She made it possible for me to succeed! I am so thankful for the opportunity and the amazing experience of taking these classes. In my women’s studies courses, I was really able to build a community and the older students and faculty inspired me to apply to ASU for undergrad. I also just learned so much, and saw my writing skills improve significantly. The experience of taking concurrent classes changed my life; I learned so many different concepts and histories that opened up my world.”
College-going success stories
Thanks to the concurrent courses at ASU Prep Digital, I will be able to start my Computer Systems Engineering (Cybersecurity) degree at ASU as a college senior, saving me nearly 4 years and over $50,000 in tuition fees. I gained advanced knowledge and skills that put me on a fast track to achieving my academic and career goals, including securing a prestigious internship this summer. ASU Prep Digital provided me with an exceptional academic experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to accelerate their academic and professional goals."
– Paul, Earned 65 College Credits While in High School
I had the opportunity to pursue a wide variety of university classes while in high school that satisfied some of the requirements for my college major—Medical Studies. My concurrent enrollment at ASU while at ASU Prep Digital helped me not only complete 9 college-level courses, but also receive guidance and the jump-start I needed to commence my academic journey. The classes offered were both stimulating and challenging."
– Judah, Earned 25 College Credits While in High School
While at ASU Prep Digital I had the opportunity to take several university-level courses and earn credit toward my Accounting degree at ASU. I completed Computer App and Info Tech and Psychology 101 tuition-free because I was a full-time ASU Prep Digital Student."
– Hariette, Earned 6 College Credits While in High School
Thanks to the concurrent courses I was able to take while at ASU Prep Digital, I will be starting my Mechanical Engineering degree path at ASU as a sophomore. I’m hoping to earn my Bachelor of Science in Engineering in 3 years and pursue a Masters in Autonomous Robotic Systems."
Kyle earned the STEM Recognition of Achievement from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
– Kyle, Earned 28 College Credits While in High School
Your questions, answered
Explore more FAQs »
Who is eligible to participate in a college pathway at ASU Prep Digital?
College pathways are available to ASU Prep Digital high school students who demonstrate academic readiness and interest in earning university credit. Eligibility may vary by course and is reviewed during the planning process.
Do college pathway credits transfer to other colleges and universities?
Students in college pathway courses earn official Arizona State University credit that appears on an ASU transcript. These credits are widely recognized and often transferable, depending on the college and degree program. Families can review transfer guidelines with prospective colleges to make informed planning decisions.
How challenging are college pathway courses compared to high school classes?
University courses are more rigorous than standard high school classes and follow college-level expectations. Students manage longer assignments, independent study and higher academic standards while still receiving structured support. This balance helps students build confidence and prepare for the pace and responsibility of college learning.
How much time do students spend on college pathway coursework?
Time commitment varies by course, but students should expect several hours per week for reading, assignments and assessments. Because pathways are personalized, students can balance university courses alongside high school requirements in a way that supports long-term success and manageable workloads.
What if a student is unsure about choosing a major or pathway?
Students do not need to have a final major selected to begin a college pathway. Pathways are designed to support exploration, allowing students to sample coursework, discover interests and adjust plans over time. Guidance and planning tools help students make informed decisions as their goals evolve.
Explore more FAQs »
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ASU Prep serves students all over the world, so to make sure we’re sending you to the right place, please answer a few questions.
Select grade level
K–5
Select student type
Tuition-free Arizona public school
Are you planning to enroll in Khan World School @ ASU Prep?
No
Yes
Great! What would you like to do?
I want to learn more with an enrollment advisor.
I want to select my classes and enroll.
What are college pathways at ASU Prep Digital?
A guided path from high school to college credit and careers
ASU Prep students work with their success coach to design a personalized pathway through high school, into college and on to a career. This accelerated track gives students the chance to take university courses and earn credits toward their major while still in high school, saving them both time and money when they get to college.
Top reasons students follow ASU pathways
Save time and cost
to degree when you start a pathway and earn college credits in high school.
Challenge yourself
by taking advanced credit courses that provide extra points toward your GPA.
Explore your interests
by testing the waters in college majors and careers.
Enroll online
Why choose a college pathway instead of AP or IB?
Students who follow an ASU college pathway are earning real university credit toward their majors while in high school. Unlike AP or IB, there is no extra test required to receive credit. And unlike many dual enrollment programs tied to community colleges, the credits from ASU are transferable to most colleges and universities in the world.
Explore university courses
Next steps on your college pathway
You’ve started considering your pathway.
Now it’s time to explore the other pieces that help make college a reality.
Plan your finances, apply strategically and use ASU Prep’s support to stay on track.
Prepare for college
Develop skills to accelerate education and life goals and gain access to university courses.
Start preparing
Plan how you’ll pay
Learn about financial aid and save money through tuition-free college credit in high school.
See your options
Apply with confidence
Understand timelines, applications, essays and decisions so you feel prepared.
Learn about applying
What do real ASU Prep Digital student pathways look like?
ASU Prep Digital students across Arizona follow college pathways aligned to their interests and future goals. Some earn university credit in STEM fields, while others explore business, humanities or the arts. Each pathway shows how high school students can earn college credits, explore careers and prepare for college success through structured support and flexible learning.
Cameron
Earned 62 College Credits While in High School
“ASU Prep Digital is the best opportunity for college bound high school students to get as much – even all – of the US General Education Requirements out of the way BEFORE they get to college, thus enabling them to spend 4 or 5 years of uninterrupted university studies focusing strictly on the discipline of their choice. If US high school graduates are to be considered equivalent to their European and Asian counterparts, all General Ed courses should be complete by the time they finish high school.”
Satya
Earned 15 College Credits While in High School
“My Learning Success Coach was amazingly supportive and guided me through the entire process. She made it possible for me to succeed! I am so thankful for the opportunity and the amazing experience of taking these classes. In my women’s studies courses, I was really able to build a community and the older students and faculty inspired me to apply to ASU for undergrad. I also just learned so much, and saw my writing skills improve significantly. The experience of taking concurrent classes changed my life; I learned so many different concepts and histories that opened up my world.”
College-going success stories
Thanks to the concurrent courses at ASU Prep Digital, I will be able to start my Computer Systems Engineering (Cybersecurity) degree at ASU as a college senior, saving me nearly 4 years and over $50,000 in tuition fees. I gained advanced knowledge and skills that put me on a fast track to achieving my academic and career goals, including securing a prestigious internship this summer. ASU Prep Digital provided me with an exceptional academic experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to accelerate their academic and professional goals."
– Paul, Earned 65 College Credits While in High School
I had the opportunity to pursue a wide variety of university classes while in high school that satisfied some of the requirements for my college major—Medical Studies. My concurrent enrollment at ASU while at ASU Prep Digital helped me not only complete 9 college-level courses, but also receive guidance and the jump-start I needed to commence my academic journey. The classes offered were both stimulating and challenging."
– Judah, Earned 25 College Credits While in High School
While at ASU Prep Digital I had the opportunity to take several university-level courses and earn credit toward my Accounting degree at ASU. I completed Computer App and Info Tech and Psychology 101 tuition-free because I was a full-time ASU Prep Digital Student."
– Hariette, Earned 6 College Credits While in High School
Thanks to the concurrent courses I was able to take while at ASU Prep Digital, I will be starting my Mechanical Engineering degree path at ASU as a sophomore. I’m hoping to earn my Bachelor of Science in Engineering in 3 years and pursue a Masters in Autonomous Robotic Systems."
Kyle earned the STEM Recognition of Achievement from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
– Kyle, Earned 28 College Credits While in High School
Your questions, answered
Explore more FAQs »
Who is eligible to participate in a college pathway at ASU Prep Digital?
College pathways are available to ASU Prep Digital high school students who demonstrate academic readiness and interest in earning university credit. Eligibility may vary by course and is reviewed during the planning process.
Do college pathway credits transfer to other colleges and universities?
Students in college pathway courses earn official Arizona State University credit that appears on an ASU transcript. These credits are widely recognized and often transferable, depending on the college and degree program. Families can review transfer guidelines with prospective colleges to make informed planning decisions.
How challenging are college pathway courses compared to high school classes?
University courses are more rigorous than standard high school classes and follow college-level expectations. Students manage longer assignments, independent study and higher academic standards while still receiving structured support. This balance helps students build confidence and prepare for the pace and responsibility of college learning.
How much time do students spend on college pathway coursework?
Time commitment varies by course, but students should expect several hours per week for reading, assignments and assessments. Because pathways are personalized, students can balance university courses alongside high school requirements in a way that supports long-term success and manageable workloads.
What if a student is unsure about choosing a major or pathway?
Students do not need to have a final major selected to begin a college pathway. Pathways are designed to support exploration, allowing students to sample coursework, discover interests and adjust plans over time. Guidance and planning tools help students make informed decisions as their goals evolve.
Explore more FAQs »
Enroll now
Info Session
Schedule a call
Enroll now
Info Session
Schedule a call
Chat
English
Spanish
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ASU Prep Digital website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze site usage, and assist with outreach and enrollment. By continuing to use this site, you are giving us your consent to do this. Learn more about cookies on ASU websites in our Privacy Statement.
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