Dual Enrollment Partnership Program for High School Students

Earn college credits as a high school student at West Chester University!

Note: If you are seeking information about dual enrollment opportunities through West Chester's teacher education pipeline program known as PRIZE, please click here.

Through our dual enrollment partnership program, West Chester University is pleased to offer a variety of dual enrollment courses to qualified high school juniors and seniors at a discounted rate of $200 per credit. Students who participate in WCU's dual enrollment program will earn college credits at West Chester University and high school credits through their respective high schools. Courses may be offered in-person at our West Chester location, at the university's Graduate Center, and/or our Philadelphia Center. Opportunities for taking online courses (in synchronous or asynchronous modalities) and/or blended formats may also be available. To participate, students must be enrolled in a partner high school or district as listed below:

School districts interested in becoming a dual enrollment partner with West Chester University should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at ugadmiss@wcupa.edu or 610-436-3411.

Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Dual Enrollment Offerings

 

Dual-Enrollment Application Process at West Chester University

Step 1: Access the Application

  • Access our application at: https://uadmissions.wcupa.edu/apply/.
  • For the best experience, use Google Chrome or Firefox. Avoid using Live, Outlook, or Hotmail email accounts.
  • Click "First Time Users" to create a username and password. Your username will be the email address used for all future communications.

Step 2: Complete the Application

  • Select the correct term and provide your personal information
  • Under Status, select:
    "I am currently in high school and will be taking a dual enrollment course at my high school, online, or at a WCU campus. My high school participates in a dual enrollment partnership with WCU."
  • In the Class Search section, enter the Course and Catalog Number of the class you wish to take. Leave the Class Section field blank.
  • Fill out all remaining sections and provide your electronic signature.

Step 3: Submit the Application and supporting information

  • Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with an attached enrollment registration form
  • Take this form to your school administrator or counselor for their signature
  • Email the completed form to ugradnondegree@wcupa.edu.

Need Help?

For assistance, call 610-436-3411 or email ugradnondegree@wcupa.edu.

Your application will be reviewed, and you will be notified if you are eligible to enroll.

Dual Enrollment Payment

Questions?

If you have any questions, we are here to help.

Please contact University Admissions at ugadmiss@wcupa.edu or 610-436-3411 for details.

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