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EARLY COLLEGE
Earn High School and College Credit with VLACS and SNHU
In partnership with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) and VLACS, high school students can earn dual credits through the Early College program. This program provides a cost-effective, flexible way for students to experience college-level coursework, with the added benefit of earning dual credit that counts toward high school graduation and college degrees.
Why Choose Early College Courses?
- Get a Head Start on College
Enroll in dual credit courses and earn both high school and college credit at the same time.
- Courses Aligned with SNHU
Select VLACS courses are aligned with SNHU’s college-level content, expectations, and outcomes.
- Taught by Approved Instructors
Our high school teachers meet SNHU’s adjunct faculty requirements and have been officially approved to teach these courses.
- Grades Count on a College Transcript
Your grade will be recorded on an official SNHU transcript, which you can request and share with colleges later.
Tuition Fees: $100 per course. Lab courses have an additional $25 fee.
2025 Fall Semester Courses
| Biology 120/120L |
| Intro to Literature Lit-100 |
| Intro to Anthropology ATH-101 |
| Intro to Sociology Soc-112 |
| Physics PHY 215/215L |
| Pre Calculus Mat-140 |
| Applied Statistics Mat-240 |
| Intro to Psychology PSY -108 |
| Foundations of Programming IT-140 |
Who is Eligible?
You can register for Dual Enrollment courses and earn VLACS credits toward your diploma if you meet the following criteria:
You are a New Hampshire student or out-of-state student who has not yet earned a high school diploma.
You are a high school sophomore, junior, or senior and will complete coursework before your 21st birthday.
You have completed any pre-requisite courses required for the dual credit course you plan to take.
How it Works
Please note: you must enroll in the course through both SNHU and VLACS.
1. Create a VLACS Account
If you do not have an account already, you will need to create one. Use the link below and select Account Creation and then choose New Student.
Please note that our systems require students and parents to have different email addresses.
2. View course information in the Learning Catalog
Select Early College Courses to view course materials and assignments before you make your selections.
3. Enroll in courses through VLACS
Log into your VLACS account and select “Courses” from the menu on the left, then select “Request / Approve a Course”
4. Enroll in courses through SNHU
Follow the process to complete an application and submit the course registration fee.
5. Get academic credit
Once you complete your course, you will receive VLACS credit, and provided you complete it by the SNHU deadline, you will receive SNHU credit.
What Else To Know
- Credit Transfer Policies Vary
Colleges and universities set their own rules about accepting transfer credits. Be sure to check with the schools you’re interested in to confirm whether they’ll accept SNHU credits.
- Minimum Enrollment Required
At least 3 students must enroll in the dual credit option for the course to run for college credit.
- Don’t Miss the Deadline
You must register for dual credit at the start of the course—no late registrations allowed once the window closes.
Enrollment and Tuition
There is an admissions fee to enroll in SNHU Dual Credit courses.
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