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 to Other Models
Costs to the
student
Costs to the
school
2014-15
Advanced
Placement
$89 test,
reduced cost
available
Various fees,
registration for
professional
development
Running
Start
Books,
Travel/Parking,
Fees
Portion of FTE
may go to the
college
$320
Textbooks
UW in the
Course Fee
(if required for
High
+ $44
a course)
School
Registration Fee
Student stays
at the high
school
Student earns
a grade over
the whole
course
National Standards and Accreditation
• 17 Standards established to ensure program quality
• UWHS accredited 2007, reaccredited 2014
Examples of Standards:
• End-of-course evaluations
• Faculty site visits
• Annual survey of students
Registration Fees and Deadlines
Fees
2014-15
Course Fee
$320
Registration Fee
$44
TOTAL
$364
Course Start
Registration
Deadline
Fall-start
(year-long and first
October 31, 2014
semester only courses)
Second semester
only courses
March 2, 2015
• Registering for UW
credit is optional
• At least 6 students must
register for UW credit
• There are no payment
plans, reduced fee
options, or deadline
extensions
Registration Process
Forms and
information
mailed to
teachers from
UWHS Office
Teachers
distribute forms
and information
to students
Students review
information and
decide whether
or not to register
for UW credit
Students who
wish to register
for UW credit call
the Registration
Office to register
over the phone
or mail in
registration form
and payment
Registration
Office process
students'
registration
information and
payment as
received
Students are
registered for
UW credit and
receive a
Transaction
Summary as
confirmation of
registration
Student Eligibility
• Only 11th and 12th grade students
are eligible to register for UW credit
RCW 28A.600.290
College in the high school program
• B+ in subject area,
or permission of instructor
• Some courses have course
prerequisites
Ex. French 103
Completion of two years of high
school-level French
Benefits to Students
• Experience a university-level course
in the high school classroom
• Access the UW libraries
• Establish a UW transcript
• Earn UW credits at a fraction of the
on-campus rates
• 93% of responders in this year’s
alumni survey would recommend
UWHS to current students!
UWHS Student Performance
Average grade
% UWHS grades >2.0
% UWHS students to UW
Their average UW GPA
Note: No specific UW admission advantage for UWHS students.
Transferring Credit in Washington
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 Walla University
Washington State University
• Western Washington University
• Whitworth University
• All Community Colleges
Generally DON’T Accept Credit:
• University of Puget Sound
• Whitman College
For out-of-state institutions, students
should contact their prospective
college or university to inquire. From
anecdotal information, most publics
and many privates accept.
Courses Offered through UWHS
• Official UW courses in the UW course catalog
• Sponsored and supported by an academic department
• Fulfill UW graduation requirements
Course
Natural World
BIOL 100
X
CSE 120
X
Individuals &
Society
Quantitative &
Symbolic
Reasoning
X
Humanities & Social Sciences
ENGL 111
Composition: Literature
ENGL 131
Composition: Exposition
C LIT 240
Writing in Comparative
Literature
PSYCH 101
Introduction to Psychology
New!
G H 101
Introduction to Global Health:
Disparities, Determinants,
Policies and Outcomes
Math & Computer Science
MATH 120
Precalculus
CSE 120
Computer Science Principles
MATH 124
Calculus I
CSE 142
Computer Programming I
MATH 125
Calculus II
CSE 143
Computer Programming II
MATH 126
Calculus III
Science
ASTR 101
Astronomy
ASTR 150 New!
The Planets
ATM S 211
Climate and Climate
Change
BIOL 100
CHEM 110
Introductory Biology: Introduction to
Addiction and the
Chemistry
Brain
ESS 101
Introduction to
Geological Sciences
OCEAN 101
Survey of Washington
Waters
World Languages
FRENCH 103
Elementary French
SPAN 103
Elementary Spanish
GERMAN 103
Elementary German
SPAN 201
Intermediate Spanish
GERMAN 201
Second-Year German
SPAN 202
Intermediate Spanish
JAPAN 113
First-Year Japanese
SPAN 322
Introduction to Hispanic
Cultural Studies
LATIN 103
Elementary Latin
UW in the High School
www.uwhs.washington.edu