High School Parallel Enrollment Program
Austin-area high school students who are Texas residents, have demonstrated superior academic achievement in a subject area, and have completed high school calculus, may be considered for admission to the High School Parallel Enrollment Program (HSPEP). Mathematics, foreign language, and computer science courses are available in the current program.
Students who have completed the tenth grade, have a high school grade point average of at least 3.50 or the equivalent, and have exhausted the course offerings in their subject area, may be considered for admission in either the fall or the spring semester. Students must submit the HSPEP Application, available from the Office of Admissions. SAT or ACT scores, a statement of goals, and teacher recommendations are required and are considered in determining admission to the program. A student must pass all parts of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) before registering for coursework offered through HSPEP. Application deadlines are the same as those for regular admission. Concurrent attendance at an accredited high school with the intent to graduate from that school is required. Participants in the HSPEP pay regular tuition and have a regular University record.
To remain in the program, the student must earn grades of at least C- in all courses. Students are not subject to the normal scholastic probation and dismissal rules while in the program, but credit and grades earned are counted in any future determination of hours undertaken, passed, or failed and in the computation of the student’s University grade point average.
A participant in the HSPEP who wishes to enter the University following high school graduation must apply for admission in the usual way and meet the required deadlines. Additional information is available from the coordinator of the High School Parallel Enrollment Program at the Undergraduate Admissions Center, (512) 475-7440.