UT High School allows students to earn both high school and college credit in select courses (this is commonly referred to as “dual enrollment” or “early college start”). We partner with OnRamps at The University of Texas at Austin and McMurry University to offer dual credit courses, and with Austin Community College to support our P-TECH program.

Benefits of Dual Credit

Key benefits of dual credit courses:

  • Lower Tuition Costs — Courses are often heavily discounted or free, significantly reducing total degree expenses.
  • Faster Degree Completion — Earning college credits early allows students to graduate ahead of schedule or take lighter course loads later.
  • Early College Readiness — Students adapt to college-level workloads and expectations while still in the supportive environment of high school.
  • Weighted GPA Boost — Classes often carry extra weight like AP or IB courses, raising a student’s high school GPA.
  • Access to Advanced Electives — Students can take specialized STEM, vocational, or niche classes not offered in standard high school curriculums.
OnRamps & McMurry: What’s the Difference?

LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH OPTION

OnRamps

OnRamps, an initiative of The University of Texas at Austin, provides students with the opportunity to experience college-level coursework while still in high school. Through this dual-enrollment model, students complete a high school course while also engaging with a UT Austin college course, with the opportunity to earn transferable college credit.

Our district offers College Algebra, Geoscience, U.S. Government, and Economics through OnRamps. Because these courses include a college-level component, students are expected to participate in a weekly required synchronous live lesson in addition to completing their regular coursework. OnRamps courses are designed to provide rigorous academic preparation and help students develop the skills and confidence needed for success in college and beyond.

McMurry

UTHS is partnering with McMurry University to offer our students a fully asynchronous online dual credit opportunity that does not require the TSI prerequisite to take courses. The McMurry dual credit crosswalk offers 20 courses across multiple content areas (see first page of the dual credit crosswalk). If you are interested in taking dual credit courses through McMurry University, please reach out to your counselor for more information.

Dual Credit Crosswalk & Course List

See which OnRamps and McMurry courses are offered and how they map to college credit.

View the Dual Credit Crosswalk

Continue Exploring Your Options

Dual Credit isn’t the only path to earning college credit or getting ahead. See how it compares to AP, or head back to the CCMR hub to explore all of your options.

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