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 UW-Parkside college courses will receive Guaranteed Admissions into the University of Wisconsin -Parkside. Students are eligible for Ranger Gaureanteed Admissions if they:
- Earned a 2.33 or better GPA in UW-Parkside courses
- Have a cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Completed an admissions applicaiton & submitted all required documents by the listed deadlines
NOTE: Students in RUSD Education Pathway or the KUSD Educator RIsing Program can apply one Carthage COllege COurse to the two UW-Parkside course requirements. Students should submit their Carthage College transcript as part of their UW-Parkside applicaiton.
(262) 595-2355
admissions@uwp.edu
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Kenosha, WI 53144
Student Center D105
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