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EARLY AGGIE PATHWAY
High school students can now enroll in select Utah State University courses taught online. Our online courses offerings prepare you for college sooner, allow flexibility to fit your schedule, and you pay a fraction of the cost while earning college credits.
Save money while earning college credits
Gain college level course experience
Attend classes from anywhere
Graduate sooner to begin your career
COST
(pricing is for students outside the state of Utah)- $50 application fee (one time)
- $75 per credit*
(3-credit course = $275 for the 1st class, $225 for additional classes)
*online course materials/digital textbooks may be required and are an additional cost.
ELIGIBILITY
- 3.0 high school GPA or higher
- 10th-12th grade
- Current high school transcript will be required as part of the application process
*Utah students are not eligible for the Early Aggie Program during the school year.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Spring 2026 Semester: Last day to withdraw without a refund is March 16, 2026. The last date of class is April 30, 2026.
| Registration Event | Fall 2026 Semester | Spring 2027 Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Opens | August 10 | December 14 |
| First Day of Class | August 31 | January 11 |
| Last Day to Register | September 14 | January 25 |
| Last Day to Drop w/Refund | September 18 | February 1 |
| Last Day to Drop w/out Refund | November 5 | March 9 |
| Last Day of Class | December 11 | April 23 |
COURSE OFFERINGS | 2026-2027
These courses fulfill several general education requirements and allow students to begin major courses sooner.
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Note: Although courses are fully online, they are college-level and require a time commitment (approximately 6–10 hours per week). Set coursework deadlines may apply, so students may not be able to work entirely at their own pace. Students should be prepared to prioritize their coursework throughout the summer.
3 Credits
Students explore career pathways and the opportunities and resources available at the post-secondary level. Students are introduced to the Habits of Mind they must develop and practice to achieve success in college, careers, and other professional environments.
Students explore career pathways and the opportunities and resources available at the post-secondary level. Students are introduced to the Habits of Mind they must develop and practice to achieve success in college, careers, and other professional environments.
Breadth Social Sciences | 3 Credits
This course introduces basic financial subjects and explores ways to balance between the numerical and behavioral aspects of finances, such as how financial decisions are affected by behavior and relationships within a family and societal context.
This course introduces basic financial subjects and explores ways to balance between the numerical and behavioral aspects of finances, such as how financial decisions are affected by behavior and relationships within a family and societal context.
Breadth Creative Arts | 3 Credits
Environment as a basis for land use and design decisions. Topics discussed include environmental awareness, the planning and design process, and design related to open space, communities, and the region.
Environment as a basis for land use and design decisions. Topics discussed include environmental awareness, the planning and design process, and design related to open space, communities, and the region.
Quantitative Literacy | 4 Credits
Functions: graphs, transformations, combinations, and inverses. Polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic functions, and applications. Systems of equations and matrices. Partial fractions. Graphing calculator required.
Successful completion of Secondary Math I, II, and III with a C average or higher course grade in all three courses AND one of the following within the last year:
Functions: graphs, transformations, combinations, and inverses. Polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic functions, and applications. Systems of equations and matrices. Partial fractions. Graphing calculator required.
Successful completion of Secondary Math I, II, and III with a C average or higher course grade in all three courses AND one of the following within the last year:
- ACT Math score of 23 or higher
- ALEKS Math Placement score of 46 or higher for MATH 1050.
- SAT Math score of 570 or higher
- AP Calculus AB score of 3 or higher
Breadth Creative Arts | 3 Credits
This is a nontechnical course to develop critical listening skills. Students explore the meaning and purpose of music in a variety of theoretical, cultural, and historic contexts, helping the student develop a lifelong appreciation of music in all its forms.
This is a nontechnical course to develop critical listening skills. Students explore the meaning and purpose of music in a variety of theoretical, cultural, and historic contexts, helping the student develop a lifelong appreciation of music in all its forms.
Breadth Physical Sciences | 3 Credits
This course provides a foundation in the historical basis and real-world application of physics principles. Students learn that the world works by a discoverable set of rules, and emphasis is placed on fundamental concepts and logic rather than numerical problem-solving.
This course provides a foundation in the historical basis and real-world application of physics principles. Students learn that the world works by a discoverable set of rules, and emphasis is placed on fundamental concepts and logic rather than numerical problem-solving.
Breadth American Institutions | 3 Credits
U.S. Constitution, political parties and elections, interest groups, Congress, president, bureaucracy, courts, and civil rights and liberties. This course meets the Americanization requirement.
U.S. Constitution, political parties and elections, interest groups, Congress, president, bureaucracy, courts, and civil rights and liberties. This course meets the Americanization requirement.
Breadth Social Science | 3 Credits
This course provides an overview of the criminal justice system. The three pillars of the criminal justice system (police, courts, and corrections) are covered. Theory and research of crime is covered as well.
This course provides an overview of the criminal justice system. The three pillars of the criminal justice system (police, courts, and corrections) are covered. Theory and research of crime is covered as well.
Breadth Creative Arts | 3 Credits
Introduction to the visual arts, including the language, elements, and history of art.
Introduction to the visual arts, including the language, elements, and history of art.
Breadth Life Sciences | 3 Credits
Students learn the structures and functions of major human organ systems.
Students learn the structures and functions of major human organ systems.
SIGN UP TODAY
Your next step is to officially apply through our Concurrent Enrollment website. Don’t worry, we’ve taken care of all the details to ensure both in-state and out-of-state students are accounted for on this website. Follow the steps on the next page and you’ll be one step closer to being an Aggie early!
CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about our early college pathway or concurrent enrollment, please contact us using the provided information:
THINGS TO KNOW
- Applying: Utah residents should apply directly through Concurrent Enrollment at concurrent.usu.edu.
- Participation: Not all states and high schools have a partnership with USU. Check with your high school counselor to see if you are eligible to participate in this program.
- College Credit: Students will earn USU course credit recorded on their USU transcript. This course is offered through Early College and is not a Concurrent Enrollment course, so high school credit is not guaranteed. Please work with your high school counselor to determine whether the course may be added to your high school transcript upon successful completion.
- Transcripts: Get access to your transcript, view your grades, and order your transcript on our website.
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