Are you a Union student or high school student?
The registration process and available courses are different if you're a Union student or a high school student. Click your link to go straight to the right information.
High school students
Get a head start on college and take 1/2 price classes this summer
You can earn college credit this summer with a variety of summer courses (online and in person) 鈥 and spend less!
Requirements
If you are completing your junior year of high school, you are eligible to take one course. If you are completing your senior year of high school, you are eligible to take up to two courses. Here are the course requirements
- Submit your transcript (including GPA) signed by your principal (or parent if homeschooled).
- Juniors must have a 3.5 GPA and seniors must have a 3.0 GPA.
- Submit the completed Advanced Enrollment Summer form (see below).
How to register
To register, download and fill out the Advanced Enrollment Summer form. Be sure to fill it out completely and get the appropriate signatures. Send the form and your transcript to records@uau.edu
If you have questions, please contact the Records Office at:
Phone: 402.486.2529
Email: records@uau.edu
Web: uau.edu/records-office
How to pay
There are three ways to pay for dual-credit high school courses. Click on one below for additional instructions.
Cash
Payment may be made to the Cashier located in the Everett Dick Administration Building, Room 505.
Credit Card
Payment may be made by credit card at uau.edu/pay
- For 鈥淪elect One,鈥 click the drop-down box and choose 鈥淪tudent Account Payment (Family Contribution)鈥
- Enter the amount
- Enter the student鈥檚 UC-ID
- Type in the student鈥檚 last name
- Click 鈥淪earch鈥 to verify the student鈥檚 information
- Click 鈥淐ontinue to Authorize.Net鈥
- Then, you鈥檒l be able to enter payment and billing information
- Click 鈥淧ay Now鈥
Check
Checks may be mailed to:
Union College Accounting Office
3800 S 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
Checks may also be delivered in-person to the Cashier located in the Everett Dick Administration Building, Room 505.
NOTE: All checks must be made out to Union College with the note: Advanced Enrollment, [Student UC-ID] (example: Advanced Enrollment, #111111).
Available courses
Start May 5
Elementary Statistics and Probability - MATH 221 (online 鈥 synchonous)
Explores basic frequency distributions, probability, sampling, estimations, testing hypotheses, correlation, regression, chi-square and analysis of variance. A TI-84 (highly recommended) or other graphing calculator with comparable features is required for this course. Students may not receive credit for both MATH 221 and MATH 222.
Meets May 5 - 23
- Monday - Friday
- 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Taught by Dr. Kenneth Osborne.
Jesus and the Gospels - RELB 255 (in person)
A study of the life, ministry and teachings of Jesus, with applications for daily living, based upon an inductive study of the four gospels.
May 5 - May 23
- Monday - Friday
- 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Taught by Lena Toews.
Writing for General Audiences - ENGL 110 (online 鈥 synchronous)
The writing of clear, concise and well-developed exposition. All aspects of the writing process, including generating ideas, selecting a topic, drafting, offering peer feedback, revising, editing, proofreading, formatting, and presenting the final product; all with an intended audience in mind. Critical thinking and reading, evaluating models for writing, and composing and editing skills are emphasized.
May 8 - May 24
- Monday - Friday
- 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Taught by Jason Gildow.
Introduction to Folklore - LITR 287 (online 鈥 synchronous)
Description coming soon.
May 5 - May 27
- Times TBD.
Taught by Mystery Harwood.
Start May 26
Intro to Psychology - PSYC 105 (online 鈥 asynchronous)
Explores the science of psychology, its theories, basic concepts, and research methods. Students are introduced to the major subfields in psychology.
May 26 - July 18
Taught by Melanie Gabbert.
Developmental Psychology - PSYC 215 (online 鈥 asynchronous)
Studies the physical, emotional, cognitive and psycho-social development through each of the life stages, prenatal through old age.
May 26 - July 18
Taught by Melanie Gabbert.
Union students
Pay half price for summer classes
Union offers a variety of classes this summer 鈥 in person, online and through our partner Acadeum. Click the class name below to see a description, meeting time, professor and registration instructions.
Note: online synchronous courses meet online at a regular class time and online asynchronous courses do not have a regular meeting time.
Start May 5
Christian Ethics - RELT 305 (in person)
An introduction to the systems and methods used in making ethical decisions viewed from the perspective of the Christian faith. Discusses questions of current interest in the area of personal and social ethics.
Meets May 5-23
- Monday - Friday
- 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Taught by Dr. Thomas Toews
Elementary Statistics and Probability - MATH 221 (online 鈥 synchronous)
Explores basic frequency distributions, probability, sampling, estimations, testing hypotheses, correlation, regression, chi-square and analysis of variance. Develops soft skills including teamwork, mathematical communication, and self-efficacy. A TI-84 (highly recommended) or other graphing calculator with comparable features is required for this course. This version of Elementary Statistics and Probability includes a lab with a $25 lab lee. Students may not receive credit for both MATH 221 and MATH 222.
May 5 - May 23
- Monday - Friday
- 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Taught by Dr. Kenneth Osborne.
Explores basic frequency distributions, probability, sampling, estimations, testing hypotheses, correlation, regression, chi-square and analysis of variance. Develops soft skills including teamwork, mathematical communication, and self-efficacy. A TI-84 (highly recommended) or other graphing calculator with comparable features is required for this course. This version of Elementary Statistics and Probability includes a lab with a $25 lab lee. Students may not receive credit for both MATH 221 and MATH 222.
May 5 - May 23
- Monday - Friday
- 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Taught by Dr. Kenneth Osborne.
Experiences in Leadership - LEAD 425 (online-asynchronous)
Prerequisite: LEAD 225 (minimum grade of D-) and permission of instructor
Based onleadership theories and models, students will apply their knowledge in group and individual leadership projects. They will test one model in a leadership situation and participate in a leadership experience. Previous experiences have varied, including an extended canoe trip, visits with political leaders in Washington D.C., and service projects.
Taught by Dr. Kevin Flores.
Introduction to Folklore Genres - LITR 27 (online 鈥 synchronous)
Description coming soon.
May 5 - June 27
Times TBD
Taught by Mystery Harwood.
Jesus and the Gospels - RELB 255 (in person)
A study of the life, ministry and teachings of Jesus, with applications for daily living, based upon an inductive study of the four gospels.
May 5-23
- Monday - Friday
- 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Taught by Dr. Lena Toews.
Prophetic Guidance in Advent Movements - RELT 455 (in person)
Study of the gift of prophecy as a method of divine communication. Special attention is given to the life and writings of Ellen G. White.
Meets May 5-23
- Monday - Friday
- 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Taught by Dr. Pierre Steenberg.
Writing for General Audiences - ENGL 110 (online 鈥 synchronous)
The writing of clear, concise and well-developed exposition. All aspects of the writing process, including generating ideas, selecting a topic, drafting, offering peer feedback, revising, editing, proofreading, formatting, and presenting the final product; all with an intended audience in mind. Critical thinking and reading, evaluating models for writing, and composing and editing skills are emphasized.
May 5 - May 30
- Monday - Friday
- 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Taught by Jason Gildow.
Writing for Scholarly Audiences - ENGL 212 (online 鈥 asynchronous)
Centers on the rigorous application of rhetorical principles to persuasive writing and the sharpening of skills in research writing. Readings, class discussions, and assignments foster critical thinking skills (including the recognition of logical fallacies), acquaint students with scholarly language, and define the expectations of academic audiences. Includes instruction in information literacy as well as various styles of documentation, among them APA, CMS/Turabian, and MLA. The course culminates in a substantial argumentative paper driven by a research question and supported with primary, secondary, and tertiary sources.
May 5 - June 30
Taught by Dr. Jill Morstead.
Central America Study Tour - Start May 6
These courses are a part of the Central America study tour and require additional approval to signup.
Humanity and Our Environment- BIOL 109 (in person)
An introductory environmental science course designed for students who are not science majors. This course will consider the influence of the environment on human society and the influence of human society on the environment. Topics will include the basic science of energy and nutrient cycling, ecosystem organization, biodiversity, sustainability, and pollution. Consideration of how weresponsibly interact with our environment will be emphasized. May not be taken for credit if BIO 392 (Environmental Science) previously taken. This course is offered as part of the Central America Study Tour.
Begins May 6.
Taught by Dr. Christina Burden-Page.
Medical Ecology of Tropical Disease - BIOL 393 (in person)
An examination of the factors influencing the spread of tropical disease. This course will consider elements of epidemiology, ecology, environmental science, etc., as they relate to major infectious and noninfectious diseases present in tropical regions.
Begins May 6.
Taught by Dr. Christina Burden-Page.
Travel Photography - PHOT 250/450 (in person)
Emphasizes practical applications of photographic technique in areas such as landscape, portraiture, photojournalism, nature, and wildlife photography with emphasis on development of a personal vision. Participants are required to contribute to a book project and to a class exhibition.
PHOT 450 prerequisite: Previous photography experience or coursework and permission of instructor.
Begins May 6.
Taught by Bruce Forbes.
Start May 27
Intro to Psychology - PSYC 105 (online 鈥 asynchronous)
Explores the science of psychology, its theories, basic concepts, and research methods. Students are introduced to the major subfields in psychology.
May 26 - July 18
Taught by Melanie Gabbert.
Developmental Psychology - PSYC 215 (online 鈥 asynchronous)
Studies the physical, emotional, cognitive and psycho-social development through each of the life stages, prenatal through old age.
May 26 - July 18
Taught by Melanie Gabbert.
Online courses from partner universities
Giants of the Arts 鈥 start May 5 (online 鈥 asynchronous)
This course is taught through Acadeum.
Giants of the Arts will examine a select group of artists who, through the test of time, have been recognized as true masters; whose works advanced their art form(s), who became a significant influence within their field(s), and who continue to influence contemporary artists today. Students will examine how these artists used the components of their art form(s), why these artists are considered 鈥済reat,鈥 what their greatest contributions are to our society, and how these artists affect our artists today. Students will also consider the qualities of 鈥渕asterful鈥 creative endeavors. Students will examine how myth, morality and other themes are expressed in the arts. With this foundation, students will then be challenged to immerse themselves intellectually and emotionally in the arts, express how the art affects them, and contemplate how the artists鈥 gifts to our world improve and deepen our lives.
May 5 - June 29
Taught by Saint Leo University.
Human Anatomy and Physiology I - Start June 3 (online 鈥 asynchronous)
This course is taught through Acadeum.
BIOL 111 is an integrated course covering the structure and function of approximately half of the systems in the human body. Organization of the body and principles of support, movement, and control systems will be covered. This is a four hour course and includes a lab.
June 3 - July 14
Offered by Indiana Wesleyan University.
Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Start June 30 (online 鈥 asynchronous)
This course is taught through Acadeum.
BIOL 112 is the second of a two-course sequence which covers the endocrine, cardiovascular, circulatory, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. At the conclusion of this course, the student will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the structure and the function of all body systems, as well as an understanding of the role of homeostasis in maintaining an environment compatible with life. This is a four hour course and includes a lab.
June 30 - August 10
Offered by Baker College.
Microbiology I - Start June 6 (online 鈥 asynchronous)
This course is taught through Acadeum.
Students will be introduced to the core concepts of microbiology in this course, including microbial identification, physiology, genetics, and ecology. The interactions between microbes and humans are emphasized by discussion of infectious diseases, immunology, epidemiology, and biotechnology. You will learn the fundamentals of microbiology lab techniques by conducting virtual experiments.
June 6 - 24
Offered by Colorado State University Global.
Medical Terminology - Start June 23 (online 鈥 asynchronous)
This course is taught through Acadeum.
This course introduces building and utilizing a medical vocabulary through the use of prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining forms/vowels. Emphasis is placed on correct spelling, pronunciation, and knowing the correct definitions of many medical terms. This course is three credit hours.
June 23 - August 2
Offered by Trine University.