Dual Academy Campus is a Washington, DC private high school on NewU University‘s campus. Most students spend four years in high school, then four more years in college. Eight years before a bachelor’s degree. Dual Academy Campus changes that.
For 11th and 12th grade, your student attends all classes on campus in Washington, DC. Five of their classes each semester are college classes, taken alongside college students in the same seats, with the same professors. By age 18, they have a high school diploma, 80 college credits, and a community they built on campus.
Every college credit at Dual Academy is earned from NewU University, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Your student sits in the same classrooms as college students. Not a separate high school wing. Full access to career guidance, study spaces, clubs, and campus events. Dupont Circle, one of DC’s most walkable neighborhoods, two blocks from the Metro.
80 college credits by graduation. That’s nearly three years of college, done by age 18. After high school, your student can transfer those credits and finish their bachelor’s faster somewhere else, or stay one more year at NewU University and walk away with a full bachelor’s degree by age 19.
The shortest, most affordable path to a college degree. All of it on a university campus.
Same curriculum as Dual Academy Live: working with AI, thinking through business problems, working with people. Monthly one-on-one coaching. And one thing Live can’t offer: internship opportunities with DC-area employers during the school year.
$8,250 per semester, including tuition, fees, and books. From $1,650 a month with our interest-free payment plan.
Need-based financial aid can cover up to half your tuition.
Will the college credits transfer to other universities?
Yes. The credits come from NewU University, an accredited insitution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education — the same kind of accreditation as Columbia, Georgetown, NYU, Rutgers, and UPenn, and most universities in the eastern U.S. Almost all U.S. colleges should accept these credits.
What diploma does my student graduate with?
A Washington, DC private high school diploma, issued by Dual Academy. Plus a college transcript from NewU University showing the 80 college credits earned.
Is Dual Academy accredited?
Dual Academy is accredited by Cognia, and our partner NewU University is a accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), one of the largest accreditors in the country – the same kind of accreditation as Columbia, Georgetown, NYU, Rutgers, and UPenn. Dual Academy is a Washington, DC private high school.
What if my student isn’t sure about finishing at NewU?
No problem. The 80 college credits belong to your student and can be used anywhere. They can transfer to another university, or skip college and start working with both a high school diploma and a serious head start. The bachelor’s at NewU is an option, not a requirement.
How big is the class?
Small for Fall 2026. Dozens of students, not hundreds. Every student gets attention. Every student gets known.
Is there housing?
No. Campus is a day school. Students live at home and commute to campus. If you’re moving to DC for the program, we can point you toward family-friendly neighborhoods close to campus.
What does a typical day look like?
A normal school day with regular hours. No weekends or long days. Students often stay after class for clubs, study groups, or just to hang out.
Can we switch between Campus and Live during the year?
Possibly. It depends on your situation. Let’s talk before you apply if you think you might need the flexibility.
Who teaches the classes?
College professors teach the college classes, which comprise about 85% of the curriculum. College professors and/or qualified high school teachers teach any remaining high school-only classes.
Dual Academy is accredited by Cognia. Our partner university, NewU, is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
