PACC Parkside Access to College Credit. FALL 2017 Student & Parent Orientation. PACC Parkside Access to College Credits

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1 College Credit FALL 2017 Student & Parent Orientation

2 What is? The College Credit Program () allows eligible high school students to earn college and high school credit simultaneously by taking and successfully completing designated courses at their high school, known as concurrent enrollment.

3 What is? Dual Enrollment Concurrent Enrollment () AP (Advanced Placement) IB (International Baccalaureate) Youth Options Course Options Definitions of College Credit Course Types Programs that allow high school students to take college classes in order to earn both high school and transcripted college credit. Students take college courses at their high school, during the regular school day, and simultaneously earn both high school and college credit upon successful completion. Universities may grant college credit to students who obtain appropriate scores on the national AP examinations taken in May. Universities may grant college credit to students who obtain appropriate scores on the national IB examinations taken in May. Students attend and take college courses at the university and earn both high school and college credit. Students attend and take college courses at the university and may earn both high school and college credit.

4 What is? courses are real college courses Courses are the same as those listed in the UW-Parkside course catalog High school students have the same textbooks and learning materials as university students Courses cover the exact same content and materials Courses have the same syllabus learning outcomes Course instructors meet the same requirements to teach the course All students who successfully complete the course earn the same amount of credits UW-Parkside transcript is issued

5 Student Eligibility for Students must be juniors or seniors in high school seeking college credits Student must meet any placement and/or prerequisite requirements for the course that they enroll in Students must have consent from their high school counselor or designated school official

6 Why take a course? Students have the opportunity to experience a college course in familiar environment Students earn their grade and credit throughout the term students do not take a national examination at the end of the course for college credit like AP and IB courses Students successfully completing a course demonstrate academic rigor, looking favorable on university admission applications Courses transfer to most US colleges and universities as real courses Course load is more flexible when entering college with completed credits (Research shows) higher student retention rates in college for students that have taken concurrent enrollment courses Earn college credit before graduating high school and save on future tuition costs!!

7 Student Status If you choose to take a course you will have to apply for admission to UW-Parkside There is no application fee There are admission counselors able to help You must have the consent of your designated school official You must watch your given on your application for your admission status. Fall Application for Admission Deadline is: Monday, July 31, If you miss this deadline you will need permission from the instructor to take the course. Once your application for admission is complete and approved

8 Student Tips Being a college student requires commitment and responsibility: Academic rigor is more than a high school course Course preparation and studying time per week is typically 2-3 hours for each hour you are in class Grades received in courses follow your academic career forever Good grades can aid in college admission decisions, scholarships and grant awards, and much more Poor grades (less than a 2.0 GPA) can negatively effect your future financial aid awards

9 Student Support University Library access Online Course Management (D2L) Tutoring Center Online Tutoring 24/7 Writing Center Computer Labs Technology Help Desk

10 Student Information and Communication The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) FERPA protects the privacy interests of students and their education records. Students attending postsecondary institutions MUST provide a release of information for administrators or teachers to discuss their college course information with parents or guardians. This includes information about the course such a tuition, billing, grades within the Student Management System (Infinite Campus, Skyward, etc.) and parent/student/teacher conferences.

11 Tuition for Tuition for courses is less than 1/3 of the regular college per credit tuition rate, that s a huge savings for students and their families. course cost = $98.97/credit

12 Tuition for Fall 2017 TUITION: $98.97 per credit. That is 1/3 the cost of a regular UW-Parkside college credit. PAYMENT: due September 19, PAYMENT PLAN: 3-Payment plan available. There is a fee to enroll in payment plans however, our Cashiers Office will waive that fee if you call or and identify yourself as a student/family. Cashier's Office cashiers.office@uwp.edu IRS FORM 1098-T: Form 1098-T will be furnished to all students who had qualified tuition and other related educational expenses billed to them during the previous calendar year.

13 UW-Parkside Scholarships Fall 2017 The Program is committed to offering college credit courses to all students and has established a scholarship fund that will offer partial scholarships. These are competitive scholarships and there are limited funds available each semester. The priority application for scholarship deadline is Monday, July 31 st the same as the application for admission. Keep in mind you must be admitted to be considered for a scholarship. Scholarship applications will be accepted until August 7 th. SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA: 1. Financial Need (45%) 2. Community Service, Employment, School Activities and Awards (20%) 3. First Generation College Student Status (15%) 4. A Personal Statement (10%) 5. Academic Performance (10%) The online scholarship application can be found on the website. Scholarship decisions will be made by August 10 th. Students should check their Ranger mail for notification.

14 SOLAR Student Account SOLAR (Student Online Access To Ranger) system provides you with 24/7 access to information regarding your application. SOLAR is an online tool that is used for enrolling in classes, paying tuition balances, requesting transcripts and much more. Students will receive an once their application is submitted with SOLAR activation instructions. Students mustactivate their Account before they are able to use SOLAR

15 Student Records Transcripts An official transcript of a student s record is issued only by the Office of the Registrar. Students can order a transcript through the Order Official Transcript link in your SOLAR Parkside Self Service or stop by the Office of the Registrar. Search TRANSCRIPT on the UW-Parkside website for more information. Transferring Courses Students interested in how courses transfer in UW-System and the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) can use the Transfer Information System (TIS) to identify transferability of courses. The office will help students who need assistance with future colleges and universities if after submitting the transcript and course syllabus the institution needs more information.

16 Questions? Denise Hancock Director of Programs (262) Dr. Peggy James Dean, College of Social Sciences and Professional Studies (262) Lisa Elliott Student Status Examiner, Admissions (262)