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Rising Scholars Online is 蘑菇传媒鈥檚听dual enrollment early college program听that allows eligible high school students to take real college courses online and earn 蘑菇传媒 college credit before graduating from high school. These courses are designed specifically for high school learners and deliver a high-quality, interactive online learning experience.

Rising Scholars Online is open to:

• High school students in grades 10鈥�12
• Incoming college freshmen

Students may be eligible to begin taking courses as early as the summer after their freshman year of high school, provided they meet eligibility criteria.

Incoming college freshmen may take Rising Scholars Online courses during the summer before their first semester of college. Once enrolled full-time in the fall, students transition out of the program. Rising Scholars Online is intentionally designed for high school students, so courses are not available once students begin their full-time college experience.

To be admitted to the program, students should have a B or higher average in their high school coursework. Eligibility is determined through individual review of the student鈥檚 submitted high school transcript.

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No鈥攕tudents do听not听need previous college credit or experience to enroll in Rising Scholars Online courses.

Students submit an听online application听蹿辞谤 Rising Scholars Online. As part of the application you will:

• Provide your high school transcript
• Confirm the course(s) you plan to take
• Complete any required application fields

Each student is reviewed and admitted individually based on academic readiness.

Once admitted, students confirm their enrollment by submitting payment for the course(s) on or before the published deadline. Enrollment is finalized after payment is received.

Applications open on the published date each term and remain open until the posted deadline. Late applications are not accepted.

Yes! Students may enroll in multiple courses per term if they feel prepared for the workload. Be sure to consider time commitments, high school responsibilities, and term length before registering for multiple courses.

Each Rising Scholars Online course costs $495 per course. This reduced tuition rate reflects 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 commitment to providing an affordable, high-quality early college experience.

After admission, students receive instructions to submit payment through 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 payment system. Payment must be completed by the published deadline for the term.

Students may receive a听refund of their course fee only if the course is dropped before it begins or during the free add/drop window, which is the first week of the course. Once the add/drop window closes, no refunds are issued.

All Rising Scholars Online courses are delivered 100% online through 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 Canvas learning management system. Courses are:

• Asynchronous (no required live meeting times)
• Structured around weekly modules with assignments and assessments
• Designed to engage students with interactive and media-rich content

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Courses are offered in varying formats, typically 7-week or 15-week terms, depending on the academic term.

Students are expected to:

• Log in regularly and stay on pace with weekly coursework
• Complete assignments, discussions, quizzes, and exams on time
• Communicate professionally with instructors
• Manage their time independently

Yes. Rising Scholars Online students are required to complete a brief online orientation course before their first 蘑菇传媒 course begins. The orientation introduces students to Canvas, explains course expectations, and connects them with key support resources.

• The add/drop period is the first week of the course
• Courses dropped during this window do not appear on the 蘑菇传媒 transcript
• Students are eligible for a refund only during this period

• Students may withdraw from a course through:
  • End of week 12 for 15-week courses
  • End of week 5 for 7-week courses
• Withdrawn courses appear on the 蘑菇传媒 transcript with a 鈥淲鈥� notation

Yes. All Rising Scholars Online courses appear on an official 蘑菇传媒 transcript.

Many high schools award dual credit for Rising Scholars Online courses, but policies vary by school and district. Students should work with their high school counselor to confirm how credits will apply toward graduation requirements.

Official 蘑菇传媒 transcripts can be requested online by visiting听acu.edu/transcript听and following the instructions provided.

Credits earned are official 蘑菇传媒 college credits. Transferability is determined by the receiving institution鈥檚 policies.

Courses are accessed through Canvas, 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 learning management system. Students receive login instructions before the course begins.

蘑菇传媒鈥檚 IT Support team is available 24/7 to assist with technical issues, including Canvas access and login support.

• Website:听
• Email:听support@acu.edu
• Phone:听325-674-5555

As an 蘑菇传媒 student, dual enrollment students are expected to:

• Follow the expectations, rules, and guidelines outlined in the听蘑菇传媒 Student Handbook
• Uphold 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 academic standards and integrity policies
• Treat peers, faculty, and staff with respect, integrity, and the attitude of Christ, in keeping with the mission of 蘑菇传媒

No. Rising Scholars Online courses are not eligible for federal financial aid or scholarships.

If you have questions about Rising Scholars Online, please contact the program team at听risingscholars@acu.edu.