Early College Website

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Early College
at UHMC

UH Maui College provides educational opportunities for high school aged students through our special Early Admissions Programs. These programs allow students to earn college credits while attending high school. The goal of Early Admissions is to help students save time and money, and prepare them for the rigor of college coursework.

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Early College Credit

Early Admissions Programs Comparison Chart

Early College Dual Credit Early Admit
Do I earn dual credit? Yes Depends on your high school
Where do I take my class(es)? High School Campus (typically) College campus
Who teaches my class(es)? College faculty College faculty
Who's in the classroom with me? Other high school students Other college students (with a variety of ages and experience)
Who pays for the classes? High School (typically) Varies: Student/Family, High School, or a Scholarship.
What courses are offered? High school determines course offerings (check with your high school counselor). Listed on the UHMC Catalog

Program Admissions Deadlines are determined by high school. Please contact your high school counselor for more information.

Enrollment and Completion

Graduates participating in dual credit are more likely than non-participants to enroll in college within 6 years of completing high school and earn a college award.
NOTE: These values are for the Class of 2015 – Class of 2021 pooled together.

Enrollment within 6 years

The portion of graduates that enrolled in college within 6 years of completing high school is 89% for dual credit graduates compared to 66% for non-dual credit graduates.

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College Award within 6 years

The portion of graduates that earned a college award within 6 years of completing high school is: 57% for dual credit graduates compared to 31% for non-dual credit graduates.

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Benefits of Early College

  • Free tuition or discounted tuition opportunities
  • Flexible: College classes work with your high school schedule.
  • College Credits: Get ahead by earning college credits while in high school.
  • Graduate College Faster: Transferable college credits shorten the path to earning a college degree.
  • Level up: Higher high school GPA. Boost your academic resume for college admissions, show your ability to handle college-level tasks.
  • 75% of the dual credit graduates from the Class of 2022 enrolled in college compared to 44% of their peers who did not participate in dual credit.
  • See the growth of dual credit programs in Hawaiʻi. Dual credit opportunities have greatly expanded thanks to public investment in Early College.
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Ordering Transcripts - Admissions & Records Office.
The Admissions & Records Office provides official transcripts reflecting coursework and grades for all credit courses taken at the University of Hawaii Maui College (UHMC).
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Meet The Instructors

Derek Snyder

Associate Professor of English

Derek has been teaching in the University of Hawaiʻi system since 2002, and dual enrollment courses on Maui since 2010. Taking dual enrollment courses is an excellent way to begin your higher education journey. The opportunity to enroll in college courses while still in high school helps students build early confidence and comfort with the expectations of college.
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Meet The Students

Leanne Orsono

Maui High Graduate and UHMC Pre-Nursing Student

“...One of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I was able to experience what college courses were like and learn new things. Another benefit to being a dual-enrolled student is that you get to be a part of the UH system. Already having a student ID made applying to UH schools much more convenient.”

Degrees and Certificates, A Pathway for Everyone

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