Laurel Springs School
Welcome to Accelerate at Laurel Springs School. Baylor University is proud to partner with this renowned, accredited online school to offer high school students the opportunity to earn dual credit as they progress towards their college dreams.
Choosing to pursue college credit at Baylor during your high school days is a tremendous undertaking and is meant for only those students that are prepared to be challenged and stretched and are ready to excel.
Program Eligibility
To learn more about Laurel Springs' dual enrollment program eligibility requirements and how to enroll in Baylor’s Accelerate program, contact your Laurel Springs Counselor or visit laurelsprings.com
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are paid through Laurel Springs School on a dual-credit-hour basis as follows:
- $750 per credit hour tuition
Application & Course Registration Deadlines
| Semester | LSS Dual Enrollment Deadline | Course Registration Deadline | Semester Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 Term | June 20 | July 18 | Aug. 25 - Dec. 17 |
| Spring 2026 Term | Nov. 14 | Dec. 5 | Jan 20- May 13 |
Steps to Enroll in Baylor’s Accelerate Program
- Contact your Laurel Springs Counselor to discuss your interest in Baylor’s Accelerate Program and to learn more about Laurel Springs’ Dual Enrollment process.
- Obtain your Laurel Springs Counselor’s approval to enroll in Accelerate
- Create a goBaylor Account
- Complete the Accelerate Enrollment Form (link will be provided to you once you complete step 2.
Course Offerings
Baylor is offering courses in a variety of subjects specifically for high school students.
Earn Admission to Baylor
Option 1: Rising Senior Summer
A student may be admitted early to Baylor after fulfilling the following:
- Completes 9 course hours in the SUMMER prior to their senior year
- Achieve a cumulative 3.25 GPA on hours earned
Option 2: Rising Junior Summer through Rising Senior Summer
A student may be admitted early to Baylor after fulfilling the following 12 hours:
- Completes 12 hours during the summer prior to their junior year through senior summer year
- Achieve a cumulative 3.25 GPA on hours earned
Upon completion of option 1 or option 2 and if their school record demonstrates good academic standing throughout high school, students will be considered to have met the academic requirements for admission. They may be admitted early to Baylor after completing an undergraduate admissions application (available each August). Admission is contingent on a review of additional information covering behavioral and conduct issues.