UNCP and Old Main STREAM Academy Launch Dual Enrollment Program Starting Fall 2026

UNC Pembroke and Old Main STREAM Academy signed an agreement that allows high school students to earn college credit when the 2026-27 school year begins. Students who qualify can take up to six credit hours each semester in approved classes.

The partnership creates a path for students to finish college-level work while still attending high school. Credits from these courses will appear on a UNCP transcript. They might also count toward what students need to graduate from high school.

"Education is the pathway to opportunity and the promise that can change a person's life," said Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings, per The Robesonian. "Expanding access to higher education is an investment in our students and our communities, and this partnership reflects that shared commitment."

Old Main STREAM Academy is a charter school sitting next to the UNCP campus. The school teaches core subjects through place-based learning and experiences centered on the community. In May 2025, officials broke ground on the new building at the ComTech Business Center on N.C. 711.

"This agreement is about building a bridge between vision and opportunity and helping our students walk toward college early with the support and belief that they belong," Tiffany Locklear said. She serves on the Old Main STREAM Academy Board of Directors.

Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management Kelly Brennan explained how these programs help prepare students. "Dual enrollment creates a clear pathway for students to earn meaningful college credit while they're still in high school, reducing both the time and cost to a degree," she said. Participation means students can start college with some foundational work already done.

Both schools want to expand chances for learning. They want to strengthen how ready students are for college across Robeson County.