College Within The High School (CWHS)
BC3's College Within The High School (CWHS) program is specifically designed for college bound students who have demonstrated strong academic performance by the end of their sophomore year. The program allows academically accelerated students (with a 3.0+ G.P.A. and the permission of their guidance counselor or principal) to earn transferable college credits during their junior and senior years right in their own high school.
Equivalent To One Full Semester Of College
A maximum of 15 credits may be taken over the student's juniour and senior year, equivalent to one full semester of college work. Students may apply for the program anytime during their junior or senior year. Since the program began in the fall of 1997, over 2,300 students have participated.
CWHS Program
CWHS courses use the same syllabus and instructional materials and follow the same semester schedule as the courses do when made up only of regularly enrolled postsecondary students.
Classes are scheduled in area high schools before/after the school day, in the evening, or on a Saturday OR are available via the Internet. Go to Distance Education for more information about Internet-based courses. Fall semester classes run for 16 weeks from early September through December, and spring semester classes run for 16 weeks from mid-January through May. Summer College Within the High School classes are also offered at many area high schools as well.
Register For CWHS
To register for a CWHS class, new students should:
- Download and complete an admissions application (PDF), which must be submitted with the $25 nonrefundable application fee.
- Download and complete a permission form (PDF) including the signatures of the guidance counselor or principle, parent, and student.
- Submit your official high school transcript (available from your guidance counselor).
- Download and complete the registration form (PDF) with applicable course number and student signature.
NOTE: Returning students only need to complete the registration form. Students will be billed for the tuition after the application and registration forms are processed.
