Academic Partnerships

Resources for high schools

Academic Partnerships exist to help high schools serve their students and administrators. Explore concurrent credit programs, financial aid resources, guest lecturers, retreats, workshops and more.

Questions? We'd love to connect!

Enhance your school's educational experience.

Resources for your school

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Concurrent credit program

JBU proudly partners with select high schools to provide face-to-face and online courses for college credit. Our professors provide the curriculum and assessment criteria and work directly with your teachers to ensure successful course delivery.

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College Counselor Workshop

This free workshop is an excellent professional development opportunity for college counselors at Christian high schools. JBU will pay for your travel, accommodations and meals.

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Head of School Retreat

You shouldn’t be left to face the challenges of Christian education on your own. Come learn from others who understand your job and are engaged in the same mission. JBU will pay for your accommodations, meals and materials. Your only expense is travel.

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Financial aid information sessions

On our campus or yours, JBU’s Financial Aid staff can host a financial aid session to give your students and parents general financial aid deadlines, tips for filing the FAFSA and other important information.

Contact the Financial Aid Office
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Guest speakers

JBU faculty are available to speak at your school or organization for a class, chapel, teacher in-service, retreat or other events.

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Free gas for group visits

Bring a class or group of students to JBU, and we’ll cover the cost of gas for the group and hotel expenses for the chaperone.

Schedule a group visit
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Traveling chapel band

The Red Steps, named after the iconic red-carpeted steps in JBU's Cathedral of Ozarks, are available to lead worship at your school.

Email us to book the Red Steps

Resources for your students

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Summer academies

Your students are invited to test drive a major at one of JBU's summer academic camps. The camps offer students a week of college experience and the chance to explore a major in a low-risk environment. Students stay in a residence hall, eat in the dining hall work on engaging projects during the day and enjoy fun outings in the evening.

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Dual enrollment

High school students who are able to travel to JBU's main campus in Siloam Springs may take up to two JBU classes per semester at a discounted rate.

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ConnectionsU

John Brown University and Ability Tree have partnered to offer a college-like experience for adults with disabilities.

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Contact us

Dawn Bowers

Director of Academic Partnerships

(479) 524-7455
dbowers@jbu.edu

Lauren Huffman

Assistant Director of Academic Partnerships

lhuffman@jbu.edu

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