UACCM Student

High School Concurrent Student

FAQ
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College and Career Opportunities for High School Students

Students in grades 9–12 can earn college credit and get a head start on their future with no financial investment for most students.*

*Arkansas public school students in grades 9 through 12 may concurrently enroll in up to 15 credit hours each semester and 30 credit hours each academic year at no cost to the student as a result of the Arkansas ACCESS Act of 2025. Arkansas Private and Home School Students in grades 9 through 12 are eligible for the ACCESS to Acceleration Scholarship (A2A) which is $65 per credit hour. Students are responsible for any remaining costs; however, they are encouraged to use their Arkansas Educational Freedom Account (EFA) funds. Please wait until approximately the 5th week of class to allow time for your bill to be adjusted to include A2A. Visit the ADHE ACCESS to Acceleration Scholarship (A2A) webpage for details, renewal criteria, and frequently asked questions.

  • Complete courses that satisfy both high school and college requirements
  • Begin completing general education requirements for future degree plans
  • Prepare for the workforce through career-specific training programs
  • Potentially earn a certificate or associate degree before high school graduation

Flexible Course Options

  • On the UACCM campus
  • At participating high schools
  • Online
  • Flex
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General Education Courses

Career Center Programs

Costs and Scholarships

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Step 1

    Confirm Your School Participates

    School districts participating in the concurrent program are listed below. If your school district is not listed, you cannot enroll in concurrent courses for the upcoming academic year; however, you may contact the Director of Advising and Concurrent Enrollment to inquire about your school district being added for the following academic year.

    • Arkansas Connections Academy
    • ARVA
    • Atkins
    • Bigelow-East End
    • Clarksville
    • Conway
    • Danville
    • Dover
    • Greenbrier
    • Guy Perkins
    • Harrison
    • Hector
    • Home School
    • Mayflower
    • Morrilton
    • Nemo Vista
    • Perryville
    • Pottsville
    • Russellville
    • Sacred Heart
    • St. Joseph
    • South Side Bee Branch
    • Two-Rivers
    • Vilonia
    • West-Side Greers Ferry
    • Wonderview

    Step 2

    Review Eligibility Requirements

    Check GPA, placement score, and prerequisite requirements. 

    Step 3

    Complete the Admission Process.

    Admission Requirements

    Step 4

    Meet with an Advisor

    Students taking online or on-campus courses must meet with a UACCM advisor. Students taking courses on their high school campus only do not have to schedule an advising appointment.

    Step 5

    Complete Workday Student Onboarding and Orientation.

    Workday Student Login Instructions

UACCM Career Center

Hands-On Workforce Training

High school concurrent students enrolled in a partner public school may participate in UACCM’s Career Center programs. Students in grades 10–12 receive hands-on training using state-of-the-art equipment while gaining valuable workforce skills.

Students can earn industry-recognized credentials at no cost through funding from the Arkansas Office of Skills Development, which covers tuition, fees, books, and materials for eligible technical courses.

UACCM Satellite Campus—Clarksville High School

UACCM has partnered with the Clarksville School District to provide students, grades 10-12, the opportunity to earn college credit while completing nursing or C.A.T.S. courses at Clarksville High School. Students can complete coursework in Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology (IMMT), Medical Professions—Nursing Assisting, and Welding Technology.

Students can earn college credit for the following classes:

Students completing the required college level coursework in IMMT will earn a Certificate of Proficiency in Basic Maintenance and Safety. Students completing the required college level coursework in Nursing Assisting will earn a Certificate of Proficiency in Nursing Assisting.

Complete the Arkansas General Education Core Early

Enrolling in UACCM allows students to complete the Arkansas 30-35-hour General Education Core requirements for transfer degrees before graduating high school. These credits transfer to Arkansas public colleges and universities.

Participating CORE Academies

South Conway County: UACCM CORE ACADEMY

  • 3 credit hours — English/Communications
  • 9 credit hours — Mathematics
  • 3 credit hours — U.S. History/Government
  • 6 credit hours — Social Sciences
  • 8 credit hours — Science
  • 6 credit hours — Fine Arts/Humanities

Greenbrier School District: UACCM CORE+ IMPACT ACADEMY

  • 9 credit hours — English/Communications
  • 3 credit hours — Mathematics
  • 3 credit hours — U.S. History/Government
  • 6 credit hours — Social Sciences
  • 8 credit hours — Science
  • 6 credit hours — Fine Arts/Humanities
  • 15 credit hours — Directed General Electives
  • 10 credit hours — Institutional Requirements/Approved Electives

Cost and Scholarship Information

Arkansas Public School Students

Under the Arkansas ACCESS Act of 2025, eligible Arkansas public school students in grades 9–12 may take:

  • Up to 15 credit hours per semester
  • Up to 30 credit hours per academic year

at no cost to the student.

Private and Homeschool Students

Arkansas private and homeschool students may qualify for the ACCESS to Acceleration Scholarship (A2A), which provides:

  • $65 per credit hour

Students are responsible for remaining balances but may use Arkansas Educational Freedom Account (EFA) funds.

Orientation Requirements

Concurrent Orientation

All entering high school students taking a course on the UACCM campus for the first time during the fall semester are required to attend Concurrent Orientation. Students are encouraged to bring one parent/guardian to orientation. No Concurrent Orientation will be held for the spring or summer semesters.