High School Student Programs
One of the best ways to save time and money is to take advantage of available opportunities to earn college credits in high school. At the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, we have several programs that allow high school students to start earning college credits as early as 9th grade. Learn more about the available pathways below and start earning credits towards your degree. If you are looking for information about attending UW-Parkside after you graduate, please visit the New Freshmen page.
Pacc
The Parkside Access to College Credit Program, is an equitable concurrent enrollment program. Concurrent enrollment refers to programs that enable students to enroll in courses that earn both high school and college credit, taught by university-authorized high school teachers at the high school during the regular school day. These programs increase students access to higher education, shorten the time to degree, lower the cost of college for you, and improve high school-college relationships.
High School Special
The High School Special program at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside allows qualified high school students to take UW-Parkside courses if they meet the course prerequisites and there is space available. The program is open to both public and private high school students. However, the student is responsible for the full cost of tuition and fees.
Early College Credit Program
The Early College Credit Program is a flexible and affordable opportunity that helps public and private Wisconsin High School students get a head start on college. Students enrolled in this program can get a head start by earning up to 18 college credits while they are still enrolled in high school. The cost of this program is split between the school district and the local high school, leaving little to no cost for the student.
Ranger Guaranteed
Qualified high school students who have taken University of Wisconsin-Parkside college courses while in high school will now receive guaranteed admission to the UW-Parkside. Students who are eligible for guaranteed admission will not be required to reapply which will allow for an easy transition from high school to college.
Students are eligible for Guaranteed Admission if they:
- Completion of two or more UW-Parkside college level courses, taken while in high school
- A cumulative UW-Parkside GPA of 2.33 or higher
- A cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Completion of the Admission “Intent to Enroll form” and any required documents by published deadlines.
Note: Students in the RUSD Education Pathway or the KUSD Educator Rising Program can apply one Carthage College course to the 2 UW-Parkside course requirements. Students should submit their official Carthage transcripts as part of their UW-Parkside Admission Application.
Other Ways To Earn College Credit
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