Earning College Credit Now
Earning college credit while you're still in high school has its advantages — it can give you an edge in college and scholarship applications, as well as save you time and money once you're in college. So why wait?
There are three ways you can start earning college credit now with Waubonsee.
- Dual Credit: This refers to high school students taking a college course to earn BOTH high school and college credit at the same time. Waubonsee has several partnerships with local schools, so these classes are often offered at the student's home high school. However, with permission of the high school, students are welcome to earn dual credit by taking any Waubonsee course for which they are eligible. Interested students should contact their high school counselor and read more about Waubonsee's enrollment process for high school students.
- Dual Enrollment: This refers to high school students who are taking Waubonsee courses for college credit only. These courses are offered at one of Waubonsee's four campuses or online. Interested students should contact their high school counselor and read more about Waubonsee's enrollment process for high school students.
Courses taken as dual credit or dual enrollment will appear on your Waubonsee transcript as any other college course would, complete with letter grade. Most courses can then be transferred on to the college or university of your choice, but work with your counselor and chosen school to make sure.
- Articulated Credit/VALEES: Several local high schools participate in the Valley Education for Employment System (VALEES). If your school does, you may be able to earn college credit for the occupational courses you take there, which is referred to as "articulated credit". This credit can only be recorded and used if you enroll at Waubonsee. See your high school counselor, visit the VALEES website or read about Recording Credit at Waubonsee.
