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The University of Colorado Boulder’s High School Access Programs provide academically motivated students with structured pathways into university-level study. Housed within the Division of Continuing Education, the portfolio includes the High School ACCESS program, which allows students aged 16 and older to earn transferable college credit through undergraduate courses. Alongside credit-bearing tracks, the university offers non-credit intensive workshops through CU Science Discovery, focusing on STEM fields such as aerospace, neuroscience, and forensics. Students apply to individual programs with defined eligibility standards and counselor approval; participation is not open enrollment. For the 2026 cycle, these programs are primarily commuter-based or delivered online, as the university does not offer standard residential housing for high school students. This model is ideal for Colorado-area students or virtual learners seeking academic acceleration at a flagship public research university while maintaining flexibility in their summer schedule.