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Dual Enrollment Programs

Dual enrollment programs let high school students earn college credits early, saving on tuition and accelerating their academic and career goals. Offered online or on campus, they provide college-level experience and ease the transition to higher education.

Running Start Program

The Running Start Dual Enrollment Program offers high school students an innovative education pathway to meet high school requirements while earning college credits equivalent to the first two years of undergraduate study (90+ credits).

Running Start Program

The Running Start Dual Enrollment Program offers high school students an innovative education pathway to meet high school requirements while earning college credits equivalent to the first two years of undergraduate study (90+ credits).

Running Start Program

The Running Start Dual Enrollment Program offers high school students an innovative education pathway to meet high school requirements while earning college credits equivalent to the first two years of undergraduate study (90+ credits).

Program Essentials

The program is designed as a 2+2 Model, providing a fast track to a U.S. university degree and comprising the following components:


• First Two Years: Students can earn a U.S high school diploma while completing up to 90 college credits transferable to top U.S. or global universities.


•  Fourth and Fifth Years: Students can commence their 4-year bachelor's degree at top universities in the United States and globally.


• Maintain a GPA above 3.2 to enhance the chances of securing admission to a Top 50 universities when transferring


• Wide Selection of Courses: Students can choose from over 100 college courses, including STEM, business, arts, health sciences, and engineering.

Why Choose Our Running Start Program:

01 Save Time

This program is particularly advantageous for high school students seeking accelerated advancement. Compared to direct application after high school completion, it saves at least 2 years of time.

02 Save Money

 This program can save more than $10,0000 compared to the regular education journey.

03 Acceptance Rate

The probability of admission to a prestigious school through a high school and university joint program increases by more than 35%. This significantly contrasts the typical acceptance rate of prestigious schools in the United States, which is between 4-10% for freshmen applicants.

UCLA Extension Transfer Credit Program

Earn up to 36 credits that transfer to UC and Cal Tech Schools.


UCLA is located in Westwood Village, a vibrant, unique community in West Los Angeles. On a typical day, you can find college students, professionals, residents, and tourists wandering Westwoods’ collection of stores, restaurants, and theaters. The weekends attract Angelenos from across the city for dining or entertainment.

Westwood Village is conveniently located near other well-known Los Angeles neighborhoods including  Bel Air, Holmby Hills, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and Santa Monica.


Program Facts

• International students typically live off-campus in privately owned residence halls, homestays, or furnished apartments. Non-UCLA housing options are available year-round, with students booking directly with housing providers. On-campus housing at UCLA is offered exclusively during the summer.


• The courses, taught by professors from the University of California, Los Angeles, cover a wide range of subjects.


• Participants can choose to study in person or online, providing flexibility in their learning experience.


• By taking advantage of these transfer credit courses, students can save undergraduate time and costs, including tuition and living expenses.


• They can also earn up to 36 credits of bachelor's degree courses, helping them fulfill graduate program prerequisites or earn unit credit toward a bachelor's degree.


• Students can select several experiential courses to further enhance their learning journey.


• The duration of the courses ranges from 3 months to 12 months, depending on course selection and credits needed.



Program Facts

• International students typically live off-campus in privately owned residence halls, homestays, or furnished apartments. Non-UCLA housing options are available year-round, with students booking directly with housing providers. On-campus housing at UCLA is offered exclusively during the summer.


• The courses, taught by professors from the University of California, Los Angeles, cover a wide range of subjects.


• Participants can choose to study in person or online, providing flexibility in their learning experience.


• By taking advantage of these transfer credit courses, students can save undergraduate time and costs, including tuition and living expenses.


• They can also earn up to 36 credits of bachelor's degree courses, helping them fulfill graduate program prerequisites or earn unit credit toward a bachelor's degree.


• Students can select several experiential courses to further enhance their learning journey.


• The duration of the courses ranges from 3 months to 12 months, depending on course selection and credits needed.



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