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Early College​

for High School Students

Overview

As a high school student, you can get a head start on college classes through MNU’s Early College program.

Area high school students with a flexible schedule can enroll in many of the General Education courses offered at MNU’s main Olathe campus. When you participate in the Early Enrollment program, you will earn dual credit: high school credit and college credit—the grade you earn in the Early College course appears on both your high school and college transcript.

Early Enrollment Info

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Once you’ve reviewed the available early college courses, you may begin the enrollment process. Click here to apply for early college enrollment or contact our helpful admissions office to get started.

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Five Benefits:

  1. Start Early:
    You can get a head start on college coursework, completing your general education requirements needed for a bachelor’s degree at most universities. Early College gives you a head start on exploring a future career, and it also means that you can save time and money in the long run, as these classes are significantly discounted.
  2. Support Services:
    Students enrolled in the Early College program have access to MNU’s academic support services, including writing and math tutors in the Academic Success Center as well as a full menu of online tutoring options.
  3. Campus Life: 
    Spending time taking even one Early College course will give you an idea of what college life is like at MNU.
  4. Experienced Faculty: 
    Classes in the Early College program are taught by some of MNU’s most notable professors. Our professors are known for bringing their own personal experience into the classroom. MNU professors also care deeply about your own, personal success. They will know your name and are available to assist you throughout the duration of the course. 
  5. Christian Perspective: 
    MNU is an evangelical, Christian university sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene. Our administration, faculty and staff care deeply about helping students uncover God’s call and purpose for their lives. At MNU, you’ll find that our belief in Jesus Christ permeates all that we do. From our classrooms, to weekly chapel services, to campus life we strive to nurture a Christlike community that pursues academic excellence and cultivates a passion to serve. Our community at MNU is made up of students from a variety of faith backgrounds. Our faculty and staff work hard to create a caring, supportive atmosphere for all our students. We believe that God created you with a purpose. MNU is a place where you can uncover that purpose and grow in relationship with others and with God.

Eligibility Requirements​

In order to qualify for admission into MNU’s Early College program you must meet the following requirements:

  • Have a CGPA (cumulative grade point average) of 3.00 or higher based on a 4.00 scale in grades 9, 10 and 11.
  • Be at least 16 years old and completed your sophomore year of high school.
  • Be eligible to complete the requirements for graduation from high school no later than the spring of your senior year.
  • Once you’ve applied, you will receive more information about our program as well as next steps for enrollment from an admission’s counselor.

Once the above requirements have been met you will also be required to submit documentation from your high school stating that you have been released from attendance.

Guidelines & Costs​

Applications to the Early College program will be considered on an individual basis. You must submit an application for admission and be provisionally admitted to enroll.

  • Students accepted for Early College can take a maximum of 12 credit hours each semester
  • Students accepted are not eligible to receive federal or institutional aid
  • Students will pay $110 per credit hour plus fees when registering for the class

Our Team

Linda Alexander
Professor, Director Career & Workforce Development

Glenna Murray
Administrative Assistant, Continuing Education 

Cristy Worthington
Administrative Assistant, Continuing Education 

Dr. Abby Hodges

Vice President for Academic Affairs

PhD; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
MS; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
BS; Chemistry, Denison University

Dr. Hodges began her career in higher education at Azusa Pacific University as a chemistry professor from 2008 to 2014. She then moved to MNU where she taught and in 2018 was appointed Chair of the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. From 2022-2023, before accepting the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hodges was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Hodges’ career research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored over twenty students in these research projects. She has also furthered the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.

Dr. Hodges lives in Olathe with her husband Ryan and two boys.

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