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 UAF after graduation, the Alaska Higher Education Admission Decision (AHEAD) program is perfect for you.

AHEAD Program at the University of Alaska 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 UAF 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 UAF 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.)

Early admission to UAF

If you’re a senior in high school and want to take full-time college classes, AHEAD is an ideal way to ensure that you’ll enter the University of Alaska Fairbanks community after graduation. While your peers are rushing to meet application and exam deadlines, you’ll be earning college credit while finishing high school.

Find the right major

In the AHEAD program, you’ll join UAF as a general studies major. That means that you can explore any of our undergraduate major programs. Whether you have an idea of what topic you would like to pursue or you’re not sure which major is right, you’ll get a taste of it all as you complete the general studies requirements.

UAF offers many different student services to help you find the academic path for you — including the Academic Advising Center and the Office of Career Services.

Take real college classes

Whereas many other dual enrollment programs have special classes for high school students in college, at UAF you’ll enroll in actual college classes taught by experts in their fields. You’ll work alongside and collaborate with college peers who can provide you with insight into the college experience. If you are wondering how to get college credit in real college classes, AHEAD has everything you need.

Graduate sooner

Earning college credit in AHEAD means that by the time you graduate high school, you could already be a sophomore in college. This means that you’ll graduate sooner than if you had waited until graduating high school to enroll at UAF. You could save time and money while starting a career as soon as possible!

Receive dedicated academic support

Transitioning from high school to college can get overwhelming. That’s why we help you learn how to get college credit in high school without the unnecessary stress that can come with dual enrollment at other programs. You’ll have one-on-one support from an academic advisor to guide you through potential degree programs or careers.

How Starting College Early in AHEAD Can Help You?

If you’re like many talented Alaskan 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.

UAF’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 Alaska Fairbanks will give you a full and rewarding college experience in which you’ll benefit from the dedication of our esteemed faculty and staff.

Learn more about different majors and how to explore your interests in classes

Read about general education requirements and courses that count toward graduation

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

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AHEAD Program

AHEAD Program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks

How Starting College Early in AHEAD Can Help You?

Explore Classes for the AHEAD Program

Get Started in AHEAD

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