UW in the High School
Bringing the University
To Your Classroom
UWHS “College in the High School” Model
(concurrent enrollment, dual enrollment, dual credit)
who are
teach
to
who can earn
in their own
alongside
Comparing AP, Running Start, and UWHS
Costs to the
student?
Advanced
Placement
$87 test,
reduced cost
available
Running
Start
Books
Travel
Parking
Fees
$310
UW in the
Course Fee
High
+ $42
School
Registration Fee
Student stays
at the high
school?
Student earns
a grade over
the whole
course?
Professional
development
for the
teacher?
Cost for Registering for UW Credit
Course fee
Registration fee
TOTAL
2011-12
$305
2012-13
$307
2013-14
$310
$39
$344
$42
$349
$42
$352
• Registering for UW credit is optional.
• At least 6 students must register for UW credit.
• There are no payment plans or reduced-fee options.
Benefits to Students
• Engage in a university course
• Establish a UW transcript
• Access UW libraries
New UWHS Library Guide!
• Earn a grade and college
credit based on performance
throughout the course
• Save money on UW credits
Courses Offered through UWHS
• Official UW courses in the UW course catalog, taught
regularly on campus to UW students
• Sponsored and supported by an academic department
• Fulfill UW graduation requirements
Course Number
ATM S 211 Climate
and Climate Change
# Credits
General Education Requirement/
Areas of Knowledge Credit
More information
5
Natural World
Counts toward Minor
in Climate Science
Earning UW Credit
Average Grade:
Percentage of grades >2.0:
Transferring Credit
Generally DO Accept Credit:
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Bellevue College
Central Washington University
Eastern Washington University
Evergreen State College
Gonzaga University
Heritage University
Pacific Lutheran University
Saint Martin’s University
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle University
Walla Wall University
Washington State University
• Western Washington University
• Whitworth University
• All Community Colleges
Generally DON’T Accept Credit:
• University of Puget Sound
• Whitman College
Nationally, most
public and many
private institutions
accept UW credit
earned through
UWHS.
Humanities & Social Sciences
English 111
Composition:
Literature
English 131
Composition:
Exposition
Comparative
Literature 240
History 235
A History of the
United States
Since 1940
Psychology 101
Introduction to
Psychology
Math and Computer Technology
Math 120
Precalculus
Computer Science 120
Computer Science Principles
Math 124
Calculus I
Computer Science 142
Computer Programming I
Math 125
Calculus II
Computer Science 143
Computer Programming II
Math 126
Calculus III
Science
Astronomy 101
Astronomy
Astronomy 150
The Planets
Atmospheric Sciences 211
Climate and Climate Change
Biology 100
Addiction and the Brain
Earth & Space Sciences 101
Introduction to Geological
Sciences
Chemistry 110
Introduction to Chemistry
Oceanography 101
Survey of Washington Waters
World Languages
French 103
German 103
Japanese 113
Latin 103
Russian 103
Spanish 103, 201, & 202
Questions?