Understanding SUPA

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Sometimes called “concurrent enrollment,” “dual enrollment,” “college in the high school,” or “early college,” programs such as ours and the terminology associated with them can be inconsistent and confusing.

Please refer to the menu below to better understand how we define SUPA (and our place in this environment), commonly used terminology, and other programs that exist at Syracuse University:

  • Concurrent enrollmentHigh school instructors teach the college courses at the high school. 
  • Dual enrollmentStudents can take college courses at a local college or university, or online. 

For more than 65 years, Syracuse University’s Office of Pre-College Programs has been giving high school students the opportunity to explore potential college majors and careers in its renowned pre-college programs. Students not only learn about what it’s like to be a college student, they leave the program with more confidence, enthusiasm and a sense of being ready for college. Students can choose from over 100 courses in one of the four pre-college programs:

The Guaranteed Orange program rewards SUPA, Syracuse University Summer College and Accelerated Semester Online students for their initiative, hard work and enthusiasm for Syracuse University. To reward their dedication, Syracuse University offers a pathway towards admission for eligible students. Learn more about Guaranteed Orange.