The University in the High School Program at the University at Albany was established in 1983 within the former College of Humanities & Fine Arts, now part of the College of Arts & Sciences. The UHS program was originally designed as an innovative way to provide students in Capital Region high schools with the opportunity to earn University at Albany credit for advanced study in the foreign languages.
The Program has since expanded to include course offerings from 23 academic departments.
UHS Program courses provide students with the academic challenges of college-level curriculum during their final year(s) of high school. As a “bridging” experience to college, UHS courses can help students begin to develop the skills and experience necessary for academic success in higher education. Enrollment in UHS courses may provide future opportunities to students, such as the ability to enroll in higher-level college courses or to complete a four-year degree in a shorter amount of time.
Upon successful completion of UHS course requirements, students will receive credit from the University at Albany for the courses in which they have enrolled and for which they have paid. These credits will form the basis of a permanent post-secondary academic record at the University at Albany . Credits obtained through the University at Albany may be eligible for transfer to colleges and universities throughout the country. In addition, students interested in pursuing a degree at the University at Albany should be aware that there are several opportunities for further acceleration. The University has numerous combined Bachelor/Master’s Degree Programs and special opportunity programs, such as joint degree programs with other colleges and universities (e.g., 3+3 program with Albany Law, 3+2 engineering programs, early assurance of admission to Albany Medical College , and joint 7-year programs in Biology/Optometry and Biology/Dental programs). Click
here for additional information on degree programs
offered at the
University at Albany.
The Honors College at the University at Albany offers enhanced honors courses and co-curricular options such as honors housing.
Students registered for UHS Program courses are also encouraged to participate and familiarize themselves with the University setting by utilizing the University ID cards that the Program provides them. These ID cards allow students on-site use of University library resources, campus recreational facilities, and student admission to sporting, cultural, and other University- sponsored events (students should call in advance for information on events and event eligibility).
The calendars,
curricula and fees described on this website
are subject to change at any time by official
action of the University at Albany.
