Early College
Please direct all questions to Mr. Kakuda @ ryan.kakuda@k12.hi.us
What is Dual Credit?
Dual Credit is a program that allows high school students to enroll in college classes, and earn credit toward high school graduation and a college degree.
There are several different dual credit programs in Hawaiʻi that academically qualified high school students can participate in. The two most common dual credit programs are Early College and Running Start. The comparison chart below outlines some of the big differences between the two programs.
**Find out more information about Dual Credit Opportunities HERE**
What is Early College?
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 college class receive both high school and college credit (dual credit).
What is Running Start?
Running Start is a program that allows “eligible” high school students to take a college course at a University of Hawaii system campus as part of their high school coursework.
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Directions to Apply for Dual Credit Courses
Click on the link below to access the application
