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Baylor BU Accelerate Affiliate Schools Laurel Springs School
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Laurel Springs School

Baylor Accelerate - 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

SemesterLSS Dual Enrollment DeadlineCourse Registration DeadlineSemester Dates
Fall 2025 TermJune 20July 18Aug. 25 - Dec. 17
Spring 2026 TermNov. 14Dec. 5Jan 20- May 13

Steps to Enroll in Baylor’s Accelerate Program

  1. Contact your Laurel Springs Counselor to discuss your interest in Baylor’s Accelerate Program and to learn more about Laurel Springs’ Dual Enrollment process.
  2. Obtain your Laurel Springs Counselor’s approval to enroll in Accelerate
  3. Create a goBaylor Account
  4. 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.

Fall 2025 Course Offerings

Computer Science Pathway

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.

Baylor BU Accelerate Affiliate Schools Laurel Springs School
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