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Dual Enrollment Program for High School Students
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The High School Dual Enrollment program at NewSchool of Architecture & Design provides motivated high school students with an accelerated pathway to explore collegiate-level coursework in architecture, construction management, and design. By participating in this program, students can earn college credit prior to high school graduation, experience college-level coursework in a specialized design institution and gain an early start toward future undergraduate study. To maximize accessibility and promote early workforce development in the design fields, tuition for courses in the designated high school cohort is offered tuition-free (additional course materials or technology costs may apply).
Eligibility and Admissions Requirements
To ensure students are prepared for the academic rigor of higher education, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Grade Level and Age: The program is open to high school juniors and seniors. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the start date of their first term. (Exceptional sophomores may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis with a counselor recommendation).
- Minimum GPA:
- Unweighted: A minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0.
- Weighted: Alternatively, students with an unweighted GPA below 3.0 may qualify with a minimum weighted cumulative GPA of 3.25, provided they demonstrate strong performance in relevant STEM or art/design coursework.
Fall 2026 Course Offerings
Courses
4:00–6:50 PM
4:00–6:50 PM
Term & Location
San Diego, CA 92101
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Additional Documents Required
Upload to the Dual Enrollment Admissions Application, or email to Enrollment@NewSchoolArch.edu:
- High School Transcript
- High School I.D. or state-issued identification card
- High School Dual Enrollment Consent Form – Download
- Parental/Guardian Consent: A parent or legal guardian must complete and sign the NewSchool Dual Enrollment Consent Form. This form acknowledges the student's exposure to adult learning environments, adult-level course content, and the financial implications (if any outside materials are required). This consent remains valid for the duration of the student's continuous dual enrollment at NewSchool unless formally withdrawn in writing.
- High School Principal/Counselor Recommendation: Students must submit a signed authorization form from their high school principal or designated school counselor. This ensures the collegiate coursework aligns with the student's educational goals and does not conflict with their high school graduation requirements.
- Authorization to Release Form – Download
- FERPA Privacy Regulations: While parents must consent to the student's enrollment, the student's academic records at NewSchool are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Parents will not have direct access to the student's college grades or academic records without a signed FERPA waiver from the student.
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