High School Concurrent

Take college courses while in high school and earn dual credit

The High School Concurrent Program is intended for high school students interested in the challenge of completing college courses at the University of Colorado at Boulder. High School Concurrent students earn college credit that may also be applied to high school graduation requirements.

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Representatives from will be visiting high schools in the Boulder Metro area to talk with students and counselors about this unique program. Parents are also welcome to attend. Contact the high school for specific location information:

October 8, 11:30AM Nederland High School

October 22, 2:00PM Broomfield High School

More dates and locations to be announced.

For an excellent article about the benefits of concurrent enrollment, visit http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_13398454

Am I eligible?

All high school students aged 16 and over are eligible to enroll in college courses with parent/guardian and high school counselor/principal permission.

If you are a Colorado high school junior or senior under the age of 21 enrolled in a public high school, you may be eligible to receive tuition reimbursement from your school district for college courses taken during the fall and spring semesters. In accordance with the Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) Act, students who achieve a grade of “C” or higher receive tuition reimbursement (does not include the cost of books or other fees) for up to two courses each semester.

What kind of courses can I take?

You will work with your high school counselor, parent/guardian, and the program coordinator at CU-Boulder, Kathryn Tisdale, to determine which CU courses will be the best fit for your goals. Maybe you want to advance your studies in math, science or modern languages beyond what your high school offers. Or maybe you want to try something new. The opportunities are almost limitless!

If you are approved for district reimbursement, you will need to take courses offered by the CU-Boulder Main Campus. High school concurrent students enroll in CU courses on a space-available basis via a program called ACCESS. These are typically courses offered two or three days a week for about an hour, anytime between 8AM and 4PM.

If you are paying for your courses yourself, you may also enroll in Boulder Evening and Independent Learning courses.

How do I enroll?

First, talk to your parent/guardian and your high school counselor about your interest in the program. Next, request an information packet including application materials. Send an email with your name, high school, and mailing address to kathryn.tisdale@colorado.edu, or call 303-735-5456. Completed applications for the upcoming spring 2010 semester must be submitted no later than November 15.

After your application is received and processed, you will receive an Invitation to Register complete with all the information you will need to enroll in courses using CU’s web registration system.

What about summer classes?

High school students may enroll in summer courses, however PSEO reimbursement is only available during the fall and spring semesters. For more information, visit the Summer Session website. Participation requires written permission from both a parent/guardian and a high school counselor/principal.

Questions?

Call or e-mail Kathryn Tisdale, Program Coordinator. 303-735-5456 or kathryn.tisdale@colorado.edu.