Accelerate ASU

Pathways to Associate and Bachelor's Degrees

Empower your high school students with world-class college pathways

The Accelerate ASU Pathways program empowers schools to work with ASU to design intentional pathways toward bachelor's degrees that most benefit their students and communities.

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About Accelerate ASU Pathways

 

The Accelerate ASU Pathways program offers a range of options for schools — from 12 credits focused on college or career readiness all the way to 60 credits — enabling learners to apply for an associate degree from Arizona State University.

Why 350+ high schools choose Accelerate ASU

 

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Start anytime

Your students can choose from 60+ for-credit courses. These are all available online, and many offer ‘on-demand’ options, allowing students to start anytime. 

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Universal eligibility

No transcripts needed. No application or placement testing required. No GPA thresholds. 

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Low risk and no penalty for failure 

If a student receives an “A,” “B” or “C” they are eligible to convert to credit. If they choose not to convert to credit, the course does not appear on their transcript.

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Low cost

High School partners may also choose to pay a reduced and consolidated price of $250.

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Taught by ASU faculty 

Courses designed by leading faculty at Arizona State University, with credit widely transferable to universities around the country.

How Accelerate ASU Pathways Work

 

An ASU team member will reach out to review pathway models, support you with course selection and pathway design, and guide you through the implementation. 

Students log in to our platform and begin making progress toward their college degrees. 

ASU partner managers collaborate and support schools with ongoing data and implementation guidance. 

Join our community of leading districts and schools 

Why offer college courses through Accelerate ASU Pathways?

Accelerate ASU Pathways benefits high school students in a number of ways.

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Promote a college-going culture in your school. Students who complete college courses in high school are more likely to go to college than those who don’t.
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Increase access to advanced college-level material, especially in the STEM fields.
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Reduce the cost of completing a college degree for your students.
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Create more equity in college credit access or dual credit spaces.

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 Accessible cost for partner schools 

$250 per course enrollment is available for schools that cover costs for learners.    

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Request information

Interested in bringing Accelerate ASU Pathways to your high school?

Contact us today by submitting your information. A member of our team will follow up to schedule a time to discuss your needs.

Parents of homeschool students: Sign up for courses and begin your student’s journey at accelerate.asu.edu.