Did you know that you can earn college credits while you are in high school? Qualified high school students can earn college credits to fulfill high school graduation requirements. These same credits can be used toward an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at Florida SouthWestern State College. You can do all of this without paying for the courses yourself! 

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The Accelerated Collegiate Experience (ACE) at FGCU is designed to bring a unique and scholarly experience to qualified high school junior and senior students who are seeking an advanced study option through full-time dual enrollment. A student may earn college credit through coursework taken at FGCU while simultaneously completing the high school diploma.

The ACE program guides students through their scholarly work and assists in creating pathways to academic and professional goals. An ACE student is expected to be engaged at FGCU in high-impact and co-curricular activities such as service, research, leadership and preparing for internships and study abroad opportunities.

UF Dual Enrollment Application 

Student eligibility requirements:

Be enrolled as a Junior or Senior in a high school within one of our participating counties.

3.6 unweighted cumulative GPA.

Take one of the five following standardized tests:

SAT – 1100 composite score

ACT – 22 composite score

PSAT10 – 1130 composite score (PSAT 10/NMSQT only)

CLT – 72 composite score

CLT 10 – 83 composite score

Characteristics of Successful Online Learners

• Reading and writing proficiency 

• Independent 

• Motivated 

• Self-directed 

• Self-confident 

• Good time management skills 

• Personally responsible for learning 

It is important that when you apply to the UF Dual Enrollment program that your high school counselor and DE adviser are both well informed of your learning goals and educational plan.