Running Start Dual Credit Program
The Running Start/Early College Dual Credit Programs are intended to encourage highly motivated and academically talented high school students to supplement their regular high school work with selected college courses.
Early College is an initiative that allows high school students to take college classes on their high school campus. For the most part, students in an early college class are taught by college professors and take the class with their high school peers. Students who successfully complete the Early College class receive both high school and college credit.
Running Start is a program that allows eligible high school students to take a college course on UH Hilo campus as part of their high school coursework. Students who successfully complete the Running Start class receive both high school and college credit.
Eligibility
- High School Student
- 2.5 GPA (college prep)
- Recommendation from parent and high school (or counselor signature on Running Start Application
Apply
- Complete and submit a university application
- Submit official high school transcripts
- Submit a letter of recommendation or Dual Credit application from the principal, teacher or high school counselor, and parent
Early Admission
Early Admission allows students to take any course at UH Hilo as long as they have met the placement or prerequisite requirements for the course. These classes count towards a degree at UH Hilo but do not apply towards high school graduation.
Applicants 14 years of age or older or rising freshmen at a public, private, charter, or independent high school may be considered for admission to UH Hilo’s Early Admission Program. Students younger than 14 may request admission through the campus’ exception process, which may include but is not limited to:
- Interview with student
- Placement exam(s)