Important Application Dates and Deadlines for Accelerated Semester Online

Applications are reviewed and approved on a rolling basis, so applying early is strongly encouraged as all courses have enrollment limits!

Application OpensMay 15, 2023
Application Deadline for Fall 8-Week I CoursesJuly 31, 2023
Application Deadline for Fall 8-Week II CoursesSept. 18, 2023
Students will receive an admissions decision within two-weeks of submitting a completed application.


Eligibility Requirements

  • Grade Level: Students must be of current junior or senior status or a 2023 high school graduate.
  • GPA: Students applying to Accelerated Semester Online are expected to be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
  • A Completed Application! See requirements for our application below under the Application Checklist.

Application Checklist

A completed application for Accelerated Semester Online includes (click the + to view details):

This includes biographic, demographic, and school information as well as your parent and guardian information.

These may be unofficial or official, and must include at least one full year of grades.

Please refer to the International Students page for a list of application requirements.

The application fee is non-refundable and covers the cost of application processing.

Note that this fee is waived for students who are being sponsored by a partner institution. Laurel Springs students should also complete the application that does not require the application fee.


How to Apply

1. Choose your Accelerated Semester Online course(s)

Consider your interests and review our Accelerated Semester Online course offerings! Select your course(s) of choice and ensure you can attend the required synchronous class time. Be sure to review the cost information as well.

2. Create a Slideroom Account

Use the name of the student when creating the account (not the parent) and provide an email address that is checked regularly. This will be the primary mode of communication. After you establish your account, you will be required to click on the link in a confirmation e-mail sent to you by SlideRoom.

3. Log In and Begin!

Click on “Start a New Submission”, then under “Category,” select Accelerated Semester Online: Courses for High School Students: Fall 2023.

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Ready to apply?

Applications for Fall 2023 are now closed!