Rising Scholars invites current high school students to get a jumpstart on your college education! Explore academic interests and earn college credit through our online dual credit program. Spend a week on campus taking a hands-on class tailored to your interests. Or, travel abroad with standout ACU faculty to explore another culture while learning in community.
Choose Your Experience
Rising Scholars Dual Credit Online
You don’t have to wait for college to enrich your academic profile! This is your opportunity to earn college credit as early as the summer after your freshman year of high school. Through flexible online coursework, personalized support, and a Christ-centered learning environment, students experience the academic expectations of a university while building the confidence, skills, and habits they’ll need to succeed in college.
Rising Scholars Abroad
Join ACU faculty and fellow students for a week of exploration in England, Germany, France or Costa Rica. You’ll dive deeply into a topic of interest and learn about a different culture in a close-knit community, all while earning one-hour of college credit!
Rising Scholars On-Campus
Discover why ACU feels like home as you truly experience college life as a Wildcat. Take a hands-on course, live in the residence hall, find your community and take in Abilene鈥檚 local charm, all while earning college credit.
Contact Us
Rachel Goodman
Executive Director of Rising Scholars
Rising Scholars Abroad and On-Campus
Email: risingscholars@acu.edu
Phone: 325-674-2695
Johnny Shelburne
Director of Dual Credit & Early College Enrollment
Rising Scholars Dual Credit
Email: johnnys@acu.edu