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Registration is now open for 1-credit courses offered through the AU High School Summer Scholars program! Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA (B Average) are eligible to apply. Students should select the course that best suits their interests. Because the nature of instruction is asynchronous and there are no live sessions, it is possible to enroll in more than one course; however, to enroll in more than one course students must first obtain program permission by emailing  hsss@american.edu.ÌýÌý

Before applying, students should understand that each course will require a minimum of five hours per week, inclusive of watching pre-recorded lectures and assigned videos, participation in online discussion boards, and completing course readings and written assignments. 

Each one credit hour course is $965, a significant discount from the standard tuition rate. Upon successful completion of your course you will receive 1 credit hour of college credit.

Please follow the steps below to enroll.

  1. Complete the .
  2. You will receive an email with next steps in the registration process within 7-10 business days of completing your application.

Important information to review after you submit your application to enroll

Registration for courses is subject to space availability and confirmation of eligibility.

If you need to change your schedule for any reason, please email hsss@american.edu. Failure to participate in the course or pay your invoice does not automatically withdraw you from course. Your tuition will be refunded based on the Refund Schedule for Classes.

For course information or billing inquiries, please email hsss@american.edu.