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Early College
Earn high school and college credit for courses taught at WSU.
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BENEFITS |
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- Enroll early and
get first pick of
classes (no special
courses required).
- Explore university
coursework and
receive both
university and high
school credit.
- Experience campus
life as a regular
university student.
- Enjoy a smooth
transition from high
school to the
university.
- Excel with
personalized
assistance from an
academic advisor.
- Earn your
associate’s degree
while in high school
(eligible for New
Century state
scholarship).
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CONSIDERATIONS |
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- Pay your own
university tuition,
books and fees
(check for
scholarship
availability).
- Grades affect your
high school and WSU
G.P.A.
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ELIGIBILITY |
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To be eligible for Early
College
you must:
- Be a junior or senior
in high school
(or the equivalent if
home-schooled)
- Have an ACT score.
- Have an index score of
100 (your
index score is
calculated from your
composite ACT and
cumulative GPA.
Example, 3.0 GPA and 23
ACT = 100
Index).
- Include classes in
your Student
Education Occupation
Plan (SEOP).
- Receive your parents’
permission to
register.
- Follow the WSU student
Code of
Conduct.
- Return your
registration by the
given
deadline.
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SCHOLARSHIPS |
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What scholarships are
available?
The State of Utah offers
two scholarships for
students
who either complete high
school early or earn an
associate’s degree near
the time of their high
school
graduation. Most
students who were
awarded these
scholarships earned a
healthy balance of
college credit
by taking courses
through Concurrent
Enrollment, Early
College and Advanced
Placement. |
What is early college ?Early College is a Weber State University (WSU)
program for high school juniors and seniors capable of university work. In Early
College, you come to campus and take classes with university freshmen and
sophomores for both university and high school credit. Early college isn’t for
everyone. Because you’re receiving college credit, you’ll probably spend extra
time and effort on these classes to be successful.Am I considered a WSU
student?
You will be considered a regular university student and will have access to all
services available to other university students. You will be able to get a WSU
student ID card.
What’s the difference between
Early College and Concurrent
Enrollment?
Early College and Concurrent Enrollment are NOT the same thing. Weber State
University admits academically qualified high school junior and senior students
into the Early College Program to participate in university courses on Weber
State University campuses while enrolled in high school. Concurrent Enrollment
coordinates the activities of high school teachers with the university and
grants college credit for classes taken in the high school. High school students
may participate in both Early College and Concurrent Enrollment.
Both programs grant both high
school and college credit. Most
Utah public schools award one
credit for each three WSU Early
College credit hours. Check with
your high school for high school
credits awarded for WSU
Concurrent Enrollment courses.
How much does Early College cost?
Students who are admitted for Early College will pay regular tuition for the
courses in which they enroll. You also pay a one-time non-refundable $30
admission fee. Early College students will be admitted as non-degree seeking and
will not be eligible for financial aid through Weber State University until they
(or their class) graduate from high school. Talk with an Early College advisor
to learnabout available scholarship opportunities.Will I need help from my
high school counselor?
Yes! Work closely with your high school counselor and one of the WSU Early
College academic advisors. They’ll coordinate your course schedule to meet your
high school graduation requirements, and they’ll answer your questions so
you can succeed. When are Early College Applications Due?Early College
applications are due two weeks before the start of the new university semester.
Fall Semester: Applications are due mid-August
Spring Semester: Applications are due mid-December
Summer Semester: Applications are due mid-April
Contact the Early College office for more information.For Parents:
Early College is a great opportunity for your child to make a smooth transition
from high school to college with a great deal of support from the Early College
Advisors. You can help your child be successful in the Early College program:
- Learn as much as you can about the program.
- Carefully read all correspondence from the Early College office with
your son/daughter.
- Encourage your son/daughter to work closely with Early College advisors.
- Make sure your child attends the WSU new student orientation.
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