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EARLY COLLEGE
Earn High School and College Credit with VLACS and UNH
In partnership with University of New Hampshire (UNH) and VLACS, high school students can take college courses and earn both college and high school credit. This program gives students the opportunity to get a head start with their college coursework in a cost-effective way, while also earning credit that counts toward high school graduation.
About UNH Early College Courses
- Courses are taught by VLACS instructors with a minimum of a master’s degree in the field of study related to the course. Syllabi, course content, assignments, grading rubrics, and assessments are provided by UNH.
- Courses follow the UNH semester calendar and the UNH Grading Policy.
- Courses can be used to fulfill high school graduation requirements.
- Credits can be used towards bachelor’s degree requirements at UNH campuses.
- Credit may transfer to other colleges and universities.
- Administrative fees for this program are $150 per course. See our tuition page for more information.
2025 Fall Semester Courses
Who is Eligible?
You can register for dual enrollment courses and earn VLACS credits toward your diploma if you meet these criteria:
Both NH students and out-of-state students who have not already earned a high school diploma are eligible. See our tuition page for fees.
Must be a high school sophomore, junior, or senior and complete coursework prior to your 21st birthday.
Must have completed a minimum of high school sophomore English or equivalent (specific courses may have additional pre-requisites).
How it Works
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
If you have not enrolled at VLACS before, you will need to create a student account in Compass, our student information system.
4. Get academic credit
As long as you have an active VLACS account and you enroll in Dual Credit courses through UNH, you will receive VLACS credit automatically when you complete a course.
Why Choose UNH Dual Enrollment?
- Courses are taught by VLACS instructors, which means you will receive individualized instruction and support.
- You can demonstrate your ability to complete college level work
- You can satisfy high school graduation requirements
- Many colleges* will accept these credits, saving you time and money towards a college diploma
*We cannot guarantee that all colleges and universities will accept UNH credits, just as not all colleges accept AP courses as college credit.
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