Early College Credit

The Early College Credit Program (ECCP) is one of the dual credit programs available at UW-Whitewater. This program allows high school students to take college courses here on campus, and/or online. ECCP allows students to choose the desired course of study, but it must be approved by your high school district, and meet the requirements. Please go to the ECCP page to review requirements.

The Early College Credit Program is a state program with policies and expectations set by the Wisconsin State Legislature. For details, please visit the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

To be eligible to earn early college credit at UW-Whitewater, students must meet the academic requirements for their campus of choice.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or ACT score of 22 or higher

• Minimum GPA of 2.0

1. Download and complete the UW System Early College Credit Form (Download PDF). Your counselor may have this form available. You will need approval from your principal, counselor, or high school district.
   1. Meet with your counselor to discuss which course(s) to request. You should select multiple course options. Return the form to your counselor by the deadline:

      1. Summer Courses: February 1

      2. Fall Courses: March 1

      3. Spring Courses: October 1

2. Request a copy of your transcript from your school counselor.

   1. Transcripts should include GPA

   2. Submit if available:

      1. Class Rank

      2. Standardized test scores

      3. AP Scores

      4. Transcripts with previous college coursework

3. Submit an Undergraduate Universities of Wisconsin Application as an Early College Credit student. Attach both your signed ECCP form & current transcript(s) to your application file as attachments.

All documents (high school transcript, test scores, and the UW system Early College Credit Form) must be uploaded via the UW Application online.

The following are deadlines to submit all material to the UW-Whitewater Office of Admissions. These deadlines may not be the same as your high school’s deadlines. All materials must be submitted via the UW Application online.

• Summer Term: April 1

• Fall Term: July 1

• Spring Term: Dec. 1

Once you are admitted, an ECCP advisor will contact you and communicate the next steps for registering for classes.

*Priority is given to degree-seeking students first. We cannot guarantee that all classes will still be available when it is your time to register.

 Learn more about the advising and student information resources provided to ECCP students.