ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is introducing a new virtual program, Rose Accelerate, for high school students who will be juniors and seniors in the fall – allowing them to earn college credits that will provide a valuable head start on earning ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ degrees.

The courses are taught online by faculty at one of the nation’s best science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) colleges. High school students must meet academic requirements, have a school counselor’s recommendation, access to the necessary technology to participate in online courses, and if possible, demonstrate college readiness through standardized test scores.

Dean of Faculty Russ Warley said, “The Rose Accelerate program will allow students to be in classes with others who share STEM interests and are passionate about learning. Many of them will become their future peers at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.”

Vice President of Enrollment Management Tom Bear adds that Rose Accelerate also will give students the opportunity to participate in the institute’s Rose Squared degree program, which provides a pathway for students to earn a ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree within four years.

“Rose Accelerate allows students great flexibility for their ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ careers. Besides the Rose Squared program, they will be able to have specially tailored academic programs to their STEM interests, participate in study abroad, or gain co-op work opportunities. These could be valuable assets in their future career fields,” Bear said.

Courses being taught from June 3 to August 20 will be Chemistry/Chemistry Lab, Calculus 1, Introduction to Software Development, Introduction to Film Studies, Japanese Popular Culture, and Music Theory 1.

Learn more about the Rose Accelerate course descriptions, costs, and how to apply at