Dual Credit Opportunities
Option 1: Off Campus
These courses are taught by college instructors online or on the college campus and not at LPS High Schools. Check with your school counselor regarding LPS credit through the options below. Always talk with your school counselor before enrolling for these off-campus options. This is especially important if you need the high school credits to meet the requirements for LPS graduation, athletic eligibility, or academic honors.
A program offered through the University of Nebraska – Lincoln that provides students with the opportunity to take a college class on campus at UNL. Enrollment and registration is completed online; prerequisites may be required. Learn more and see current course offerings by visiting the Nebraska Now website. *Calculus III may be offered as a 7am option at Lincoln Southwest. See your counselor for more information if interested in this class.
TCA is a joint venture between LPS and SCC where students participate in hands-on experiences while earning dual credit in one of 14 pathways. Students spend part of their day at their home high school, but also have classes off campus at TCA. Since this is an LPS program, all courses taken at TCA are pre-approve dual credit classes. Learn more by visiting The Career Academy Website.
Southeast Community College SENCAP
- Save money by taking dual credit thru SCC! Here is the current per credit hour rate for SENCAP courses.
- Save time by taking dual credit courses while still in high school.
- No additional exam required for SENCAP dual credit courses.
- Earn college Certificates and diplomas
- Classes are highly transferable to other 2 and 4 year institutions
- Registration dates
- SENCAP team for your high school
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Doane University’s dual-credit program is designed to transition high school students to be college ready. For more information, contact dualcredi
- Discounted tuition rate of $75 per credit hour for the 2024–25 academic year
- Available to any sophomore, junior or senior in good academic standing and prepared for the rigor of college-level coursework
- Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) increasing credit transferable rates to other colleges and universities
- Classes are offered online in the fall and spring semesters
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Option 2: On Campus
On Campus (availability varies by school based on available course offering)
- Nebraska Wesleyan has been offering dual credit since 1995 and is accredited by NACEP, so credits transfer easily to most U.S. colleges.
- Courses are available in all LPS high schools (view full list).
- Students get access to NWU events and resources, like free tutoring, with no extra fees or book expenses.
- WHA provides personalized support and guidance to bolster student success now and at their future college campus (wherever that might be).
- Earn college credit without taking an AP test!
Southeast Community College SENCAP
College Courses taught by LPS Instructors. Courses vary by school.
- Save money by taking dual credit thru SCC! Here is the current per credit hour rate for SENCAP courses.
- Save time by taking dual credit courses while still in high school.
- No additional exam required for SENCAP dual credit courses.
- Earn college Certificates and diplomas
- Classes are highly transferable to other 2 and 4 year institutions
- Registration dates
- SENCAP team for your high school
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
LPS Focus Programs with Dual-Enrolled Credit
Doane University’s dual-credit program is designed to transition high school students to be college ready. For more information, contact dualcredi
- Discounted tuition rate of $75 per credit hour for the 2024–25 academic year
- Available to any sophomore, junior or senior in good academic standing and prepared for the rigor of college-level coursework
- Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) increasing credit transferable rates to other colleges and universities
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
