Rising Scholars and Leaders

ACU's Premier High School Experiences

You don’t have to wait until college to be a part of Abilene Christian University. Rising Scholars and Leaders offers a variety of opportunities for you to experience college life and grow in your faith. You can earn dual credit through flexible, online classes, spend a week abroad or on campus engaging in hands-on learning, or dive into discipleship through a week-long camp.

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Join the ACU Community in High School

Rising Scholars invites current sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school to get a jumpstart on your college education! Explore academic interests and earn college credit through our online dual enrollment 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

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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 in another country or within the United States before you even graduate from high school. Rising Scholars gives you a glimpse into the college experience both on-campus and abroad.

Explore Dual Credit Online
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Rising Scholars Abroad

Join ACU faculty and fellow students for a week of exploration in England or Germany. You’ll dive deeply into a topic of interest and learn about a different culture in a close-knit community.

Explore Rising Scholars Abroad

Rising Scholars On-Campus

Spend a week experiencing what life at ACU is like. Take a hands-on course, live in the residence halls and participate in extracurricular activities.

Explore Rising Scholars On-Campus

“The program exceeded my expectations in how engaging and supportive it was. The academic challenge was definitely there, but the professors and staff created an environment that felt encouraging rather than overwhelming. It was one of the first times I felt genuinely taken seriously as a student.”
– Jordan Harsany

Contact Us

Lee Mason

Rachel Goodman
Executive Director of Rising Scholars

Email: risingscholars@acu.edu
Phone: 325-674-2695

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