UW in the High School

Bringing the University To Your Classroom

UWHS “College in the High School” Model (concurrent enrollment, dual enrollment, dual credit)

UW Courses

High School Students,

Classrooms.

UW-approved, trained, and supported,

teach

in their own

to

who are

who can earn UW Credits alongside

Peers

Highly-qual i f ied Teachers,

Costs to the student?

Student stays at the high

school?

Student earns a grade over

the whole course?

Professional development

for the teacher?

Advanced Placement

$87 test, reduced cost

available

Running Start

Books Travel

Parking Fees

UW in the High

School

$310Course Fee

+ $42 Registration Fee

Comparing AP, Running Start, and UWHS

• Registering for UW credit is optional.

• At least 6 students must register for UW credit.

• There are no payment plans or reduced-fee options.

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14Course fee $305 $307 $310Registration fee $39 $42 $42TOTAL $344 $349 $352

Cost for Registering for UW Credit

Benefits to Students

• Engage in a university course

• Establish a UW transcript

• Access UW librariesNew 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 # Credits General Education Requirement/ Areas of Knowledge Credit More information

ATM S 211 Climate and Climate Change 5 Natural World Counts toward Minor

in Climate Science

Earning UW Credit

Average Grade:

Percentage of grades >2.0:

3.2 (B+)

93%

Transferring CreditGenerally DO Accept Credit:

• 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.

English 111 Composition: Literature

English 131 Composition: Exposition

Comparative Literature 240

History 235A History of the United States Since 1940

Psychology 101Introduction to Psychology

Humanities & Social Sciences

Math 120Precalculus

Math 124Calculus I

Math 125Calculus II

Math 126Calculus III

Computer Science 120Computer Science Principles

Computer Science 142Computer Programming I

Computer Science 143Computer Programming II

Math and Computer Technology

Astronomy 101 Astronomy

Astronomy 150 The Planets

Atmospheric Sciences 211 Climate and Climate Change

Biology 100Addiction and the Brain

Chemistry 110Introduction to Chemistry

Earth & Space Sciences 101Introduction to Geological Sciences

Oceanography 101Survey of Washington Waters

Science

French 103

German 103

Japanese 113

Latin 103

Russian 103

Spanish 103, 201, & 202

World Languages

Questions?