Early College Credit

There are several ways you can earn college credit while still in high school. These are great opportunities which help you prepare for your college courses.

For more information on early college credit, our Articulation Guidelines (PDF, 517 KB) is a great document containing necessary forms, explanations about different options available to you, and the difference between high school and college courses.

Dual Credit

Enroll in a dual credit course and receive credit for both high school and college simultaneously! You can experience the rigor and challenges of college courses surrounded by your friends in a familiar setting without missing the fun of high school. You will learn from familiar high school teachers who are certified to teach college courses!

• Earn both high school and college credit at same time
• Get a head start on college prerequisites
• Available for juniors and seniors
• No direct cost to you or your parents
• At the end of the class, you receive a college transcript
• Courses offered vary by school district, check with your counselor for your options
• Dual Credit course list for 2011-2012 school year (PDF, 57.2 KB)
• Dual Credit course list for 2010-2011 school year (PDF, 37 KB)

Advanced Standing

• May be eligible to receive credit from your high school and become eligible for advanced course credit
• Gain tuition-free credit and advanced standing for taking tech college program equivalent courses at your high school
• Courses offered vary by school district, check with your counselor for your options
• Advanced Standing course list for 2011-2012 school year (PDF, 14.8 KB)
• Advanced Standing course list for 2010-2011 school year (PDF, 32 KB)

Educators: Interested in being certified to teach a dual credit or advanced standing course?

Youth Options

Take college courses at Madison College while still attending high school! You will be registered as a Madison College student and have full access to all the support and services, all pad for by your local school district!

• Available for juniors and seniors at Wisconsin public schools
• Opens the doors to learning opportunities for students who are considering a technical career, want to begin college early, or want to prepare to enter the workforce directly
• Courses can not be comparable to a course currently available at your high school
• More information and necessary forms available through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
• Our Youth Options Course Guide (PDF, 812 KB) includes more information on Youth Options, as well as a list of courses available for you to take

Youth Apprenticeship

Get paid while you learn! Work in a business or industry environment and gain valuable on-the-job training.

• Rigorous statewide program for juniors and seniors
• One or two year opportunities
• If you complete the two year program, you may earn Madison College credit
• Available in automotive, biotechnology, drafting and design (architectural, engineering, and mechanical design), finance, health, hotel/motel, manufacturing, printing, and tourism
• If you have questions, contact your high school counselor or check out Wisconsin's Youth Apprenticeship site.