Dual Credit Programs
Early College Credit & Start College Now
Why take dual credit courses?
Exposed to college-level work while still in high school.
Exposure
Have a chance to get a head start towards your college degree.
Jump Start
Earn BOTH high school and college credit.
Smooth transition between high school and college
Transition
Credits
What is dual credit and how does it work?
Under two different State of Wisconsin programs, high school students may apply to take college or technical college courses for both high school and college credit. KUSD offers the following:
March 1st (Fall Semester)
Tuition and books for students enrolled in approved courses will
be paid by Kenosha Unified School District.
What is the difference between the two?
Start College Now
Early College Credit
Gateway Technical College program - open to students in grades 11 & 12. Students may take Fall and Spring classes.
This is the university program for both public and private colleges. It is open to students in grades 11 & 12. Students may take Fall, Spring and Summer classes.
START COLLEGE NOW
#1
How to apply for the technical college program
Eligibility Requirements for Start College Now
Are you interested in this program? Read the important information below:
If you fail or drop a SCN course outside the approved drop window,
you will be responsible for all costs of tuition and fees.
SCN Application Procedures
Select your courses from the approved course list. Make sure to check for prerequisites.
Complete the Transportation Agreement and Parent Agreement.
Request your transcript through Xello. Don’t forget all the signatures!
Complete the application (typed). Save as PDF and print single sided.
Bring ALL of the completed forms to your counselor by the deadline. Remember Oct. 1st for Spring and March 1st for Fall. NO EXCEPTIONS!
2. Fill out the Application
4. Meet with your Counselor
1. Select your courses
3. Additional Forms
EARLY COLLEGE CREDIT
#2
How to apply to the university program
You have three local options for the Early College Credit program:
The following slides describe each programs requirements and application process.
Options
Eligibility Requirements for ECC @Carthage College
Are you interested taking classes at Carthage? Read the important information below:
If you fail or drop an ECC course outside the approved drop window,
you will be responsible for all costs of tuition and fees.
Carthage Application Procedures
Select your courses from the approved course list. Make sure to check for prerequisites.
Complete the Transportation Agreement and Parent Agreement.. Don’t forget all the signatures!
Complete the application (type or write legibly).
Bring ALL of the completed forms to your counselor by the deadline. Remember Oct. 1st for Spring and March 1st for Fall.
2. Fill out the Application
4. Meet with your Counselor
1. Select your courses
3. Additional Forms
Eligibility Requirements for ECC @ UW-Parkside
Are you interested taking classes at Parkside? Read the important information below:
If you fail or drop an ECC course outside the approved drop window,
you will be responsible for all costs of tuition and fees.
Parkside Application Procedures
Select your courses from the approved course list. Make sure to check for prerequisites.
Complete the Transportation Agreement and Parent Agreement.
Complete the online UW Parkside Application and register for orientation.
Complete the application (typed). Save as PDF and print single sided.
Bring ALL of the completed forms to your counselor by the deadline. Remember Oct. 1st for Spring and March 1st for Fall. NO EXCEPTIONS!
2. Fill out the Application
4. Meet with your Counselor
1. Select your courses
3. Additional Forms/Steps
Eligibility Requirements for ECC @ Herzing
Are you interested taking classes at Herzing? Read the important information below:
If you fail or drop an ECC course outside the approved drop window,
you will be responsible for all costs of tuition and fees.
Herzing Application Procedures
Select your courses from the approved course list. Make sure to check for prerequisites.
Complete the Transportation Agreement and Parent Agreement. Request your transcript through Xello.
Complete the application (typed). Save as PDF and print single sided.
Bring ALL of the completed forms to your counselor by the deadline. Remember Oct. 1st for Spring and March 1st for Fall. NO EXCEPTIONS!
2. Fill out the Application
4. Meet with your Counselor
1. Select your courses
3. Additional Forms/Steps
Important Reminders for ALL Dual Credit Programs...
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4th
Fill out Forms
Get signature
Due Dates
Request transcripts
Refer to the the district’s dual credit website for more information: https://www.kusd.edu/departments/teaching-and-learning/dual-credit/
Contact Mr. Pitts with any questions.