Opening High School Doors to College Classrooms

OnRamps prepares students and teachers for success in the classroom and beyond. We build partnerships across K12 and higher education to raise the bar on dynamic experiences that advance student success while lowering barriers to access and opportunity.

Mission Driven

The OnRamps mission is to increase the number of students who access and engage in learning experiences aligned with the expectations of leading research universities.

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*As of spring census 2024

Our dual enrollment model offers students a TSIA exemption and the opportunity to earn college credit while enrolled in their local high school.

Our Reach

OnRamps partners with more than 400 high schools at more than 200 districts across Texas to deliver a variety of advanced academics and select CTE courses.

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*As of 2023-2024

Our dual enrollment model offers students a TSIA exemption and the opportunity to earn college credit while enrolled in their local high school.

For The 2023-2024 Academic Year

%

of eligible students earned college credit

+

semester credit hours
awarded

$+

in tuition and fees was the total combined amount saved by eligible OnRamps students who accepted college credit

Learn more about Our Impact.

Our Courses

We offer over 17 dual enrollment courses designed by faculty from The University of Texas at Austin.

Students eligible for the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program can complete OnRamps courses at zero-cost to them.

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BIOLOGY

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CHEMISTRY I

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CHEMISTRY II

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GEOSCIENCE

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PHYSICS I

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PHYSICS II

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COLLEGE ALGEBRA

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PRECALCULUS

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STATISTICS

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AET

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

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QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES

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ECONOMICS

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HISTORY (FALL)

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HISTORY (SPRING)

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RHETORIC (FALL)

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RHETORIC (SPRING)

Learn more about earning transferable college credit with OnRamps!

Professional Learning and Development

We offer robust professional development to teachers and faculty to help advance their content knowledge and expertise and boost student engagement, persistence, and completion.

We partner with school districts and higher education institutions—whether through offering OnRamps courses or seeking unique, customizable supports—to help students and teachers excel in the classroom and beyond.