Early College
Early College at UIW for High School Students
Accelerate Your Pathway From High School to College
The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) Early College Program provides current high school students with the opportunity to enroll in UIW courses and earn college credit while in high school. Students can attend classes on the UIW main campus or online. Students enrolled in the Early College program are invited to participate in on-campus activities and attend sporting events. Early College enrollment is available for current high school students, including homeschooled students.
- Earn college credit while in high school.
- Accelerate your journey to UIW through a pathway program.
- In-person and online courses are available.
- 30% UIW tuition discount for fall and spring terms.
- Summer I and Summer II sessions are available.
Enrollment Forms
Students who are approved to enroll in courses will meet the following requirements:
- Successful completion of two high school credits in each of the core subject areas - Mathematics, English, Social Science and Science
- Minimum 3.5 high school GPA
- Current meningitis vaccination is required to attend classes on campus
- Approval from the student's high school
- Demonstrate college readiness with one of the following assessments:
- TSIA 2 Ready: >945 ELAR; >950 (for college mathematics)
- PSAT: >480 EBRW; >550 Math (for college mathematics)
- SAT: >500 EBRW; >550 Math (for college mathematics)
- ACT: >36 English + Reading: >22 Math (for college mathematics)
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 college GPA to progress through the program
Fall 2025 Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug. 25 | 1st Day of the Fall Term |
| Sept. 2 | Last day for schedule changes; Last day for 100% refund |
| Sept. 9 | Health insurance waiver deadline |
| Oct. 6 | Early Alert grades available in BannerWeb for students |
| Oct. 16-17 | Fall Break – No Classes |
| Nov. 26 | Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the University for the Fall term; No classes |
| Nov. 27-28 | No Classes – UIW Closed |
| Dec. 8-12 | Final Examinations |
| Dec. 12 | Last day of classes; Fall term ends |
| Dec. 19 | Fall grades are available to students after 2 p.m. |