Online High School Programs

Online Programs for High School Students

Online Programs for High School Students

University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers select online courses to cohorts of high school students from across Colorado.  Courses are taught by UCCS professors and have the same rigor and expectations as any course offered at UCCS.

High school students who are academically prepared can jumpstart their higher education goals by earning UCCS academic credit which is documented on your official UCCS academic transcript. Whether your goal is a 2-year or 4-year college degree, we can help you get there!

Important Dates for Registration

Fall 2022

Semester Dates: September 6 - December 16, 2022

Registration Deadline: August 30, 2022

Spring 2023

Semester Dates: January 23 - May 12, 2023

Registration Deadline: January 18, 2023

Programs available online for high schools students
Program Options
  • Academic Fitness

    GPS 1110: Academic Fitness

    Course Credits Course Cost
    1 Credit Hour FREE


    This course helps students enhance their academic and life skills. Students explore practical topics that apply to academic and personal successes in all of their courses. This course is not a physical fitness course. 

    Textbook Required:  NONE

  • Anthropology

    ANTH 1030: Introduction to Biological Anthropology

    Course Credits Course Cost Available Semester
    3 Credit Hour $550 Fall 2022


    Evolution of humanity and its cultures from their beginnings through the early metal ages. Covers human evolution, race, prehistory, and the rise of early civilization.

    Textbook Required:  NONE

    ANTH 1040: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

    Course Credits Course Cost Available Semester
    3 Credit Hour $550 Spring 2023


    Introduction to the major aspects of culture, such as social organization, law, religion, and language. Approved for LAS Social Science area and Global Awareness requirements.GT-SS3.

    Textbook Required:  NONE