UNA Early College provides students with the opportunity to earn college course credit as early as their sophomore year of high school.
Students participating for dual credit at a high school with a Dual Credit Agreement may also qualify for UNA Early College Scholarships of up to $2,500 towards their freshman year of college at UNA.
How to Apply
- Complete your online application*
- Submit your official high school transcript and test scores. (Some courses, like English, Speech, and Math require test scores or placement testing.)
- Complete your Early College Online Course Request within your MyUNA account. Click here to view a list of courses available to Early College students.
- You will be registered for your Early College Course by a member of the UNA Admissions staff.
*Currently enrolled Early College participants do not need to complete a new application. Students will need to complete an Early College Online Course Request within their MyUNA account.
Students are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible to ensure time for admission and registration. Click here to view academic calendars and registration deadlines.
UNA Early College Scholarship Opportunity
Students participating in UNA Early College2 could receive additional scholarship funding toward their UNA Scholarship package. Students must apply for admission by March 1, 2025.
3.00 with 6 credit hours | $1,000 |
3.00 with 12 credit hours | $2,000 |
3.00 with 17 credit hours | $2,500 |
Current UNA Early College Students
- Current UNA Early College students do not need to reapply.
- If you need to enroll for next semester’s dual enrollment courses, you can complete a new Early College Course Selection form within your MyUNA account.
- Students must have a minimum 3.00 unweighted GPA to participate in the UNA Early College Program.
- “C” average on UNA courses for continued participation in the UNA Early College program.
- Course requirements (specific ACT scores, high school courses, etc.) as listed in this catalog.
- Early College students (cohort and non-cohort) must meet the same prerequisite requirements for courses that are listed in the most current University catalog.
- If a student does not meet the 3.0 GPA requirement, they may apply but will only be eligible to register for UNA 105.
- Exceptions must be approved by the chair of the department where the course is housed, the dean of the college, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost.
High School | City | State |
Alabama Home School | ||
A.P. Brewer High School | Somerville | AL |
Ardmore High School | Ardmore | AL |
Athens High School | Athens | AL |
Athens Renaissance School | Athens | AL |
Austin High School | Decatur | AL |
Brilliant School | Brilliant | AL |
Brooks High School | Killen | AL |
Buckhorn High School | New Market | AL |
Calera High School | Calera | AL |
Center Point High School | Center Point | AL |
Central High School | Florence | AL |
Central High School | Tuscaloosa | AL |
Chelsea High School | Chelsea | AL |
Cherokee High School | Cherokee | AL |
Corner High School | Dora | AL |
Clay-Chalkville High School | Pinson | AL |
Clements High School | Athens | AL |
Colbert County High School | Leighton | AL |
Colbert Heights High School | Tuscumbia | AL |
Crossroads Christian School | Moody | AL |
Danville High School | Danville | AL |
Decatur High School | Decatur | AL |
Deshler High Schools | Tuscumbia | AL |
East Lawrence High School | Trinity | AL |
East Limestone High School | Athens | AL |
Elkmont High School | Elkmont | AL |
Falkville High School | Falkville | AL |
Florence High School | Florence | AL |
Fultondale High School | Fultondale | AL |
Gardendale High School | Gardendale | AL |
Hackleburg High School | Hackleburg | AL |
Hamilton High School | Hamilton | AL |
Hatton High School | Town Creek | AL |
Hazel Green High School | Hazel Green | AL |
Helena High School | Helena | AL |
Hueytown High School | Hueytown | AL |
Lauderdale County High School | Rogersville | AL |
Lawrence County High School | Moulton | AL |
Lexington High School | Lexington | AL |
Loretto High School | Loretto | TN |
Madison Co. High School | Gurley | AL |
Marion County High School | Guin | AL |
Mars Hill Bible School | Florence | AL |
Minor High School | Adamsville | AL |
Montevallo High School | Montevallo | AL |
Mortimer Jordan High School | Kimberly | AL |
Muscle Shoals High School | Muscle Shoals | AL |
New Hope High School | New Hope | AL |
Northridge High School | Tuscaloosa | AL |
Oak Mountain High School | Birmingham | AL |
Paul W. Bryant High School | Tuscaloosa | AL |
Phillips High School | Bear Creek | AL |
Pinson Valley High School | Pinson | AL |
Pleasant Grove High School | Pleasant Grove | AL |
Priceville High School | Decatur | AL |
Rogers High School | Florence | AL |
Rosewood Academy | ||
Russellville High School | Russellville | AL |
Shades Valley High School | Irondale | AL |
Sheffield City Schools | Sheffield | AL |
Shelby County High School | Columbiana | AL |
Sparkman High School | Harvest | AL |
Sylacauga High School | Sylacauga | AL |
Tanner High School | Tanner | AL |
Tarrant High School | Birmingham | AL |
Waterloo High School | Waterloo | AL |
West Limestone High School | Lester | AL |
West Morgan High School | Trinity | AL |
Wilson High School | Florence | AL |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who do I contact if I have questions?
- Contact your UNA Admissions Counselor for information on dual enrollment and application next steps.
- How do I access my UNA Portal account?
- Students will receive their UNA Portal log in information in their UNA Early College acceptance email. Use the email to log in, or click here to access the log in page and enter your credentials.
If you are having issues with your UNA log in, please email helpdesk@duojiwuye.com.
- Students will receive their UNA Portal log in information in their UNA Early College acceptance email. Use the email to log in, or click here to access the log in page and enter your credentials.
- How do I get registered for a course?
- Complete your UNA Early College Online Course Request Form.
- How do I access my course?
- Once you are registered for your course, you will be notified via text and email. Use your UNA Portal information to access UNA Canvas - UNA's online course assignment platform.
- Why do I have a hold on my account?
- Holds are placed on Early College student accounts to lock in course registrations. In order to drop or withdraw from a class, students must discuss their course changes with their guidance counselor. Once the counselor has approved the withdrawal or course change information, students can email admissions@duojiwuye.com with the following information to begin the withdrawal/change process:
- The high school counselor must provide the Early College student's full name, UNA ID number, and course name/section.
- Please allow 24-48 hours for the request to be processed. Some exceptions may apply.
- Holds are placed on Early College student accounts to lock in course registrations. In order to drop or withdraw from a class, students must discuss their course changes with their guidance counselor. Once the counselor has approved the withdrawal or course change information, students can email admissions@duojiwuye.com with the following information to begin the withdrawal/change process: