EARLY COLLEGE CREDIT

School counselors play an incredibly important role in helping students prepare for life after high school. We’re happy to provide any information you need about UW-Whitewater, including our Early College Credit Program.

Identifying Students

We always recommend that students thinking about taking a few college courses talk with their school counselor first. Many students, however, might not be aware this option is available. So, if you know of a bright and ambitious college-bound student, consider proactively presenting this opportunity.

Exploring Courses and Programs

As a school counselor, you can help your students figure out if early college credit at UW-Whitewater aligns with their schedule and post-high school academic goals as well as recommending which college-level classes might be a good fit based on their interests and academic ability.

We recommend that students have three to five course titles in mind when applying to the program; classes are available at our Whitewater and Rock County campuses.

Applying to the Program

After a student receives approval from you (or the school district) to earn college credits in high school, you can help them complete and submit their official application package to the University System of Wisconsin Early College Credit Program.

There are many reasons to encourage qualified high school students to apply for this program; here are some highlights you can share with your students and their families:

Advantages of college credit for high school students:

• Prepare for the rigor of college courses
• Acclimate to life on a university campus
• Earn your degree sooner
• Save money on overall college expenses
• Discover programs

Early college credits, sometimes called “dual credits,” might also help fulfill a student’s high school graduation requirements.