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Late-afternoon and online courses available to high school juniors and seniors
High school juniors and seniors can now experience college-level learning through the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s newly announced spring 2025 dual-enrollment courses.
Ten general education courses—chosen for their strong transferability to most four-year institutions—will be available in various formats: on the UTC campus after the high school day, online with set schedules, and online with flexible options.
Students or parents with questions about UTC’s dual-enrollment program—and how to apply—should contact Stephanie Orr at dual-enrollment@utc.edu or 423-425-4388.
“Dual enrollment offers flexibility and an easy transition into college life while also reducing the time and cost needed to complete a degree,” Orr said. “This program supports academic preparation, helps students adjust to college expectations and provides a valuable financial advantage for families.”
The application deadline is Monday, Dec. 2, with classes for the spring 2025 semester beginning on Monday, Jan. 6. All courses are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- View the available course descriptions: utc.edu/dual-enrollment.
- Begin the application process: utc.edu/apply.
- The Tennessee Dual Enrollment Grant program covers the cost of dual-enrollment courses for Tennessee residents, making this opportunity accessible to a broader range of students.
- To qualify for UTC’s dual-enrollment program, high school juniors and seniors must hold a 3.0 GPA. ACT minimum scores are also required for English and math courses.
Available classes for the spring 2025 semester include:
- Introduction to Film (on campus)
- Public Speaking (on campus or online)
- Introduction to Theatre (on campus or online)
- College Algebra (on campus)
- Rhetoric and Composition I (on campus or online)
- Rhetoric and Composition II (on campus or online)
- Introduction to Art (online flexible schedule)
- Conservation of Biodiversity (online flexible schedule)
- Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (online flexible schedule)
- Introduction to Psychology (online flexible schedule)
UTC Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Jerold L. Hale said dual enrollment gives high school juniors and seniors a head start on college by allowing them to earn credits that count toward both a high school diploma and a bachelor’s degree.
“The Chancellor’s Office and Academic Affairs are excited to enhance and offer UTC’s dual-enrollment opportunities for high school students in the city, the county, the state and the region,” Hale said. “Students will have the same professors, assignments and requirements as any other college student, giving them a first glimpse into the life of a UTC student.
“We hope these dual-enrollment courses help students and their families shorten the path to a degree when they begin college full-time.”
UTC Vice Provost Shewanee Howard-Baptiste said by integrating with college students and University faculty members, high school students gain early exposure to the rigors and expectations of higher education—which fosters critical thinking, time management and self-discipline.
“This early engagement with advanced curriculum and instructional methods prepares students for the demands of college, providing them with confidence and essential skills for future academic success,” Howard-Baptiste said. “Whether you’re looking for a high flex course to take online at home after your school day or you’re looking to come to campus and be engaged in face-to-face options, there are multiple modalities to engage in dual enrollment.”
For the most up-to-date information about UTC’s dual-enrollment opportunities, visit the Dual Enrollment webpage.
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