OnRamps

University of Texas OnRamps Program in Round Rock ISD

What is OnRamps?

OnRamps is an innovative dual-enrollment program which brings rigorous courses aligned with the high standards and expectations of The University of Texas at Austin to our district students. The key benefit of early exposure to postsecondary education is the authentic entry point to college expectations it provides for students and their families. Additionally, students are eligible to earn transferable college credit, accelerating degree completion and reducing costs associated with college.

Who does the district partner with for OnRamps?

Round Rock ISD continues to partner with UT OnRamps as one of our college credit in high school opportunity providers, offering courses during the school day on high school campuses.

Who teaches the class?

Students are taught by a high school teacher in collaboration with a college professor, and take college assessments over the course of the year.

How is credit earned?

Students who earn a passing score average on college assessments are eligible to earn the college credit. High school grades and college grades are recorded separately, and a passing college grade results in a UT transcript.

What does it cost?

Costs related to the courses are determined by the state appropriation and UT Austin. The per course student enrollment fee for UT OnRamps is $149 plus a processing fee or $99 for free/reduced lunch eligible students, providing the program receives the same level of state funding. Students will pay this at the beginning of the school year. The student enrollment fee includes course content, instruction, technology access, assessments, and course credit if earned. Note: All college credit opportunities have similar associated costs, whether it is for the exam (AP/IB) or textbook (dual credit). History and Rhetoric each count as two courses, one in the fall and one in the spring.

Which courses are offered at my school?

Check with your counselor for the available options, as they vary by campus.

Are OnRamps courses counted for GPA?

Due to the rigor of the courses and the opportunity to earn college credit, the high school grade from an OnRamps course is weighted and included for GPA and rank in class calculations.

OnRamps Parent Information Session Presentation

OnRamps Parent Information Session Video

OnRamps Presentation for Parents & Students

UT OnRamps Website

On Ramps Infographic - Click for readable PDF

Text version of OnRamps flyer

Round Rock Independent School District

OnRamps (University of Texas)

What is OnRamps? College-credit bearing courses where students are concurrently enrolled in a high school course and college course with a focus on self-regulated learning; allows students to earn a high school grade and college grade.

Who teaches the course? OnRamps certified high school teacher and college professor.

Courses taught on high school campus for students in grades 9-12.

How do students enroll? Indicate course choice on course selection sheet

How do students qualify? Meet high school and college prerequisites as noted in the course catalog.

Count for GPA and Class Rank

All OnRamps courses are core courses.

Students can take unlimited courses, and all courses are offered during the normal school day.

Students earn a high school grade based on all assessed activities in the course (tests, quizzes, homework and daily work), which is recorded on the high school transcript. Students earn a college grade based on the college exams, which is recorded on a college transcript.

Approximately $149 per course. Financial aid is available.

What is the curriculum? University of Texas Standards

Advantages

Successful performance generates a University of Texas transcript which is accepted at almost all colleges and universities.
Students do not have to meet TSI prior to enrollment.
Students may get credit for the high school course without earning credit for the college course.
All courses available are core courses.

Considerations

The more self-directed learning format may not be a good fit for all students.
Some students may not prefer digital resources and online assessments.
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Speak to your school counselor or see the course catalogue for up to date course offerings.

UT OnRamps District Parent/Student Information Night
Megan Bullock, with the University of Texas OnRamps dual enrollment program, presented a virtual information session for parents and students to share details about the OnRamps opportunity. Through UT OnRamps high school students can experience “college before college” while earning college credit and gaining knowledge and skills to support their post-secondary success.
Plus: Student Success and Education Excellence & The OnRamps Learning Experience

Science Courses

Round Rock ISD Course 45157: Earth and Space Science

Round Rock ISD Credit: 1.0
UT Course Number (Texas Common Course Number): GEO 302E (determined by accepting institution)
UTOR Course Title: Geoscience
UTOR Course Hours: 3
Prerequisites: Biology or IPC, Chemistry (recommended or concurrent enrollment)

Round Rock ISD Course 42417: Physics

Round Rock ISD Credit: 1.0
UT Course Number (Texas Common Course Number): PHY 302K + PHY 102M (Lab) (PHYS 1301 + PHYS 1101)
UTOR Course Title: Physics I + Lab (Mechanics/Heat/Sound)
UTOR Course Hours: 4
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or Precalculus (recommended)

Round Rock ISD Course 56277 S/R Engineering (Biology)

Round Rock ISD Credit: 1.0
UT Course Number (Texas Common Course Number): BIO 311C + BIO 206A (BIO 1306 + BIOL 1106)
UTOR Course Title: College Biology I + Lab
UTOR Course Hours: 4
Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry

Round Rock ISD Course 41327 Chemistry

Round Rock ISD Credit: 1.0
UT Course Number (Texas Common Course Number):CH 301 & CH 104M (CHEM 1311 & CHEM 1111)
UTOR Course Title: Chemistry I + Lab
UTOR Course Hours: 4
Prerequisites: Algebra I

Math Courses

Round Rock ISD Course 306097: PreCalculus

Round Rock ISD Credit: 1.0
UT Course Number (Texas Common Course Number): M 305G (MATH 2312)
UTOR Course Title: Precalculus
UTOR Course Hours: 3
Prerequisites: Geometry, Algebra II

Round Rock ISD Course 36457: Statistics (not aligned with AP)

Round Rock ISD Credit: 1.0
UT Course Number (Texas Common Course Number): SDS 301 (MATH 1342)
UTOR Course Title: Statistics
UTOR Course Hours: 3
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Algebra II (recommended)

Round Rock ISD Course 32227: Algebra II

Round Rock ISD Credit: 1.0
UT Course Number (Texas Common Course Number): M 301 (MATH 1314)
UTOR Course Title: College Algebra
UTOR Course Hours: 3
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry (recommended)

English Courses

Round Rock ISD Course 11327: English III

Round Rock ISD Credit: 1.0
UT Course Number (Texas Common Course Number): RHE 306K (ENG 1301)
UTOR Course Title: Rhetoric + Writing
UTOR Course Hours: 6
Prerequisites: English I + II

Social Studies Courses

Round Rock ISD Course 23327: U.S. History

Round Rock ISD Credit: 1.0
UT Course Number (Texas Common Course Number): HIS 315L (HIST 1302)
UTOR Course Title: U.S. History Since 1865
UTOR Course Hours: 3
Prerequisites: English II (concurrent or pre-requisite)

Round Rock ISD Course 25507: Special Topics in Social Studies III

Round Rock ISD Credit: 0.5
UT Course Number (Texas Common Course Number): HIS 315K (HIST 1301)
UTOR Course Title: U.S. History 1492-1865
UTOR Course Hours: 3
Prerequisites: English II (concurrent or pre-requisite)

Other Courses

Round Rock ISD Course 39217: Computer Science I

Round Rock ISD Credit: 1.0
UT Course Number (Texas Common Course Number): CS 302
UTOR Course Title: Computer Science
UTOR Course Hours: 3
Prerequisites: Algebra I

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RRISD Course Catalogs

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