• Advanced Credit Program
The UMSL Advanced Credit Program (ACP) is a dual credit program, as defined by the Missouri Department of Higher Education, providing students with the opportunity to earn UMSL college credit while still in the high school classroom. Thousands of academically-motivated students across 90+ St. Louis-area high schools participate in the program each year, engaging in subjects such as English, math, science, foreign language, art, music, communications, business, computer science, and more.

The UMSL Advanced Credit Program is accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), ensuring that the dual credit courses are as rigorous as courses offered on UMSL's campus. See the NACEP Membership Directory for more information.

All ACP instructors are qualified and meet the criteria of the Higher Learning Commission and the Missouri Department of Higher Education to offer courses for college credit, ensuring high-quality instruction. The vast majority of ACP instructors hold a master's or doctoral degree in their field.

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Quick Links

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Register
View important registration information and apply now to receive dual credit!
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Tuition and Payment
Learn more the ACP tuition rate, billing process, and how to make a payment.
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Dates and Deadlines
Don't miss important deadlines for ACP enrollment, tuition payment, and more.
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High School Partners
See the 90+ high schools across the St. Louis region that offer courses with the ACP.
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Transcripts and Transferability
Transfer your UMSL credits to another institution by requesting an official transcript.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about the Advanced Credit Program!

Mission Statement

The Advanced Credit Program (ACP) is a partnership linking the University of Missouri to high schools in the metropolitan St. Louis area to enable eligible high school students to take high-quality, lower-division college courses on their high school campus. 

Vision Statement

The Advanced Credit Program (ACP) at the University of Missouri-St. Louis will be known as a premier provider of dual credit programming, creating opportunities for qualified high school students to make a seamless transition to higher education.