Jump Start Concurrent/Dual Credit Enrollment
Jump Start Your College Education
Take college classes at a reduced tuition rate on-campus or online.
Get a jump start on your bright future, with Emporia State University classes on-campus or online at an unbelievably low cost of $21 per credit hour!
As a high school student in the Jump Start program, you can earn up to nine college credit hours during the fall and spring semesters, and six college credit hours during the summer on the Emporia State campus.
- Review our spring 2025 online course list.
- For concurrent classes at your high school, contact Angie Morales Garcia at 620-341-5141 or amorale6@emporia.edu.
Learn alongside current ESU Hornets from faculty committed to your success and take advantage of study spaces and tutoring services that support you on your college journey.
Already admitted? Get ready to enroll!
To start your Jump Start enrollment, complete the following steps:
- Activate your ESU student account on Hornet365 by using the ID Lookup tool and your student username provided in your acceptance email.
- Complete the Jump Start enrollment form, sent in your acceptance email, by following the steps below.
- Work with your high school counselor to choose your classes after October 7th, 2024.
- Get a signature from your parent or legal guardian if you are under the age of 18.
- Submit your enrollment form via email to reguser@emporia.edu, or upload to the secure electronic folder.
Jump Start Orientation Day
Join us on ESU’s campus for your Jump Start orientation in early fall of each year. You’ll get all the need-to-know info about being a successful Jump Start student, including a Canvas tutorial, information about study spaces and resources, the chance to meet other Jump Start students and more!
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can I contact for questions?
Reach out to Angie Morales Garcia with questions at 620-341-5141 or amorale6@emporia.edu.
- How do I apply?
Fill out the Jump Start Application online using the link above. This step will take about ten minutes. If you have taken Jump Start classes from Emporia State University before, contact registration at reguser@emporia.edu to enroll.
- When is the application deadline?
The last day to apply for classes is the Friday before ESU classes begin.
- How do I enroll?
Once you have been admitted, you will need to fill out the Jump Start Enrollment form, with permission from your school and a parent or legal guardian if you are under the age of 18. Your counselor can help you select the classes that will work with your high school schedule.
- How do I pay my bill?
Once you are enrolled, you will receive your bill through the Student Account Center on Hornet365. You will see the total cost of each course enrolled, and the scholarship amount awarded that brings your total bill to $21 per credit hour. You can pay online through the account center, or bring cash or check to the ESU Cashier’s Office in Plumb Hall 104.
- When is my bill due?
You must pay your bill in full or set up a payment plan before the fifth day of ESU classes.
- Where can I find the list of available classes?
Check the list of available classes using the course schedule link above, or reach out your admissions counselor for more information.
- Are there any testing requirements for certain courses?
To enroll in the courses listed below, you must submit ACT scores. If your ACT scores are not included on your high school transcript, you can upload an unofficial copy in the application. If you cannot access unofficial scores, you can arrange for your official scores to be sent directly to Emporia State University through your MyACT account.
- Composition I requires a minimum ACT English score of 16.
- College Algebra requires a minimum ACT Math score of 22 or successful completion of college-level intermediate algebra
Please note that we have strict guidelines for document submission. We do not accept screenshots or photos of transcripts or test score reports as official documents. We also do not accept verification of scores via email or phone from the school. It's important to ensure that you submit the required documents in the correct format.
- How do I find my username and password?
Once you have been admitted, you will receive information from your counselor about locating your username and setting up a password. You can also find instructions at hornet365.com/newhornet.
- What is the Jump Start New Student Orientation?
Jump Start New Student Orientation Day happens in mid-August every year on ESU's campus.
You will learn how to access things like assignments and your class syllabus, learn more about resources like tutoring and study centers and meet faculty and staff who will help support you during your time at ESU.
- Do I need an ESU Student ID card as a Jump Start student?
No, you do not need to purchase an ID card.
- I saw "Algebra Evaluation" in my Canvas courses. Do I need to take this test?
No, unless you earned below a 22 Math ACT score and are enrolled in MA 110 - College Algebra.