Dual Enrollment That Delivers

Weber State shows what early-college innovation can deliver. Their dual enrollment and concurrent enrollment programs give high school students access to real college courses for just $5/credit—and a faster, more affordable path to opportunity.

Why it matters:

Early access to high-quality college coursework is one of the most effective levers for increasing affordability, accelerating completion, and expanding workforce pathways.

What’s happening:

• 16,000+ high school students earned Weber State credits last year.
• Courses are true college classes—not high school courses with optional credit.
• Students can complete general ed, career pathways, or even industry-recognized certificates before graduating high school.
• Weber State places advisors directly in high schools to guide students into coherent, stackable pathways.

The impact:

• Families save thousands each semester.
• Students build confidence, explore majors early, and avoid excess credits.
• Utah employers gain a stronger pipeline of talent—some graduates enter the workforce with credentials in fields like advanced manufacturing, automotive tech, and cybersecurity.
• Students who continue to college arrive with momentum, clearer goals, and less debt.

Bottom line: 

When colleges meet students where they are, remove cost barriers, and align coursework with real pathways, learners accelerate—and communities benefit.