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Rising Seniors

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College Courses — Huge Discount!

Union University’s Rising Senior Program is designed for outstanding high school students who have completed their junior year and want to “try out” college. Offered during the month of June, this intensive summer program allows students the opportunity to earn up to 7 semester hours of college credit. Core curriculum classes such as communications, Bible, college algebra, laboratory science, psychology and physical education are available at a fraction of normal tuition costs. Students also have the opportunity to participate in activities outside the classroom, ranging from community outreach projects to movie nights to student development seminars.

While at Union University, you will experience a strong sense of community and a commitment to academic excellence. You will study and live with students who desire to deepen their understanding of what it means to live and learn as a Christian.

Apply for Rising Senior Program

Investing in this program provides some huge future advantages:

  • You're getting a head start on work you'll have to do anyway by completing core curriculum classes such as English Composition, College Algebra, and History.

  • You'll experience teaching at the highest level, consistent with Union's strong academic reputation.

  • You'll save hundreds of dollars in tuition costs for classes that you'd have to pay for later at full price.

  • You'll be eligible for a $1,000/yr scholarship ($4,000 max) if you enroll at Union for your freshman year.

Summer 2026 Course Schedule

CourseTitleCreditsFacultyTimes
CHR 111-1Old Testament Survey3 J. Garrett M Tu W Th F
8:00–9:50AM
CHR 112-1New Testament Survey3 A. Lickey M Tu W Th F
10:00–11:50AM
COM-112-1Public Communication3 R. Eaton M Tu W Th F
12:00–1:50PM
ENG 111-1Written Composition I3 V. Mehr M Tu W Th F
8:00–9:50 AM
MAT 111-1*College Algebra3 C. Hail M Tu W Th F
10:00–11:50AM
PEWS-100-1Fitness for Health1 G. Johnson M Tu Th
8:00–9:30AM
PHY-111-1Principles of Physical Science (Students enrolled in PHY-111-1 are also required to enroll in PHY-111L-1)4 D. Ward M Tu W Th F
10:00–11:50AM
PHY-111L-1Physical Science Lab0 D. Ward M Tu W Th
1:00–2:50PM
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Summer 2026 Schedule

  • May 30, Saturday — Residential Housing Opens/Orientation
  • June 1, Monday — Classes Begin
  • June 2, Tuesday — Last Day to Add a Class
  • June 8, Monday — Deadline to Drop (Course Does Not Appear on Transcript)
  • June 11, Thursday — Deadline to Drop (Course Appears on Transcript with “DR”)
  • June 19, Friday — Last Day to Withdraw from ALL June Classes
  • June 25, Thursday — Final Exams / Residence Complexes Close

 

Admissions Requirements & Costs

Admissions Requirements

The Rising Senior Program is designed for selected high school students who:

  • have completed the junior year with a cumulative “B” average OR 20 ACT (excluding Writing component), 1030 SAT (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math) or 63 Classical Learning Test (CLT)
  • have demonstrated to a principal or guidance counselor sufficient maturity to profit from college work
  • plan to return to high school for completion of the senior year

Before being admitted to the Rising Senior Program, all of the following items must be on file in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by May 15:

  • completed Rising Senior Application
  • high school transcript of last five semesters
  • $200 tuition deposit
  • Optional residential students: Res Life Application and $100 room deposit

Summer 2026 Costs

Tuition costs will be $200.55 per credit hour plus any applicable lab fees. Students are allowed to enroll in a maximum of seven credit hours per four-week term. Tennessee residents may be eligible for the Tennessee Dual Enrollment Grant. All credit hours will become a part of your permanent college transcript. These college-level credits should be transferable to other accredited colleges and universities. Prices do not include textbooks.

Optional Residential Fees: Housing & Meals

  • The Quads Apartments: $700
  • 15 meals per term (commuter only): $175
  • 25 meals per term: $280
  • 40 meals per term: $425
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