Accelerate postsecondary student success through UT-Austin’s dual-enrollment program

Purpose

Dual-enrollment programs provide opportunities for high school students to earn both college and high school credit.

UT Austin’s OnRamps program provides high school students the opportunity to engage in UT coursework and to earn UT credit.

IF

a student takes just one dual-credit course in high schoolIF

a student takes just one dual-credit course in high school

*Jobs for the Future

IFthey are 2x as likely to enroll in college and to complete a degree w/in six years* THEN

UT-designed college experience, in a high school classroom

HS Course

UT Content + Assignments, Exams

UT PedagogyUT Ed Tech Tools

HS Credit

College Credit

HS Credit

College Credit

• delivers a yearlong University of Texas at Austin designed college experience, in a high school classroom

• engages students with UT-designed content, including homework, exams, and projects to prepare them for college success

• helps students build digital literacy skills by engaging them with the same technology tools UT-Austin students use.

• provides the opportunity to earn three hours of college credit from The University of Texas at Austin guaranteed to transfer to any state institution

Overview

UT-Austin’s OnRamps Program…

• Access: Provides UT-Austin experience on your local high school campus

• Transferability: OnRamps courses transfer to public colleges and universities in Texas and beyond

• Flexibility: Students are exempt from TSI requirements for OnRamps courses

• Saves Money: Provides UT-core courses at 75% of the cost for the same course taken on campus

• Preparation: Students gain early exposure to college expectations, easing the transition from high school to college

Advantages

Courses

Computer Science Preparation for Calculus

English Composition Statistics

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High school course implemented

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Readiness determined and college course enrollment

Course Implementation

High school course implemented

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Readiness determined and college course enrollment

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High school course implemented

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Readiness determined and college course enrollment

College grade awarded

Course Implementation

High school course implemented

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Readiness determined and college course enrollment

Last drop opportunityCollege grade awarded

Course Implementation

High school course implemented

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Readiness determined and college course enrollment

Last drop opportunityCollege grade awarded

High School grade awarded

Course Implementation

High school course implemented

• Often take responsibility for their own learning • Engage in their learning deeply, rather than simply to pass tests or

get a good grade • Dedicated to completing work outside of class • Dedicated to completing work on time or before work is due • Able to juggle multiple priorities and manage their time • Comfortable using a computer • Willing and able to work independently • Willing and able to work collaboratively • Understands academic dishonesty

Student Fit

Students who are the most successful in OnRamps courses show signs of the following characteristics and are able and willing to grow in these areas with the right support…

Next Steps

Get Registered!

Speak with your high school guidance counselor

Next Steps