Pre-College Program

In high school? Earn college credits—today

Are you in high school and want to get a head start on college or take a course not offered at your school? Concordia’s Pre-College program offers honors-level high school students the opportunity to jump start their college career at a much lower cost than as a traditional undergraduate. As part of the Pre-College program, you’ll earn college credits while in high school receiving dynamic instruction from Concordia faculty.

Michigan Residents should reference the Concordia University Ann Arbor Pre-College website here.

Students participate in Pre-College coursework through these programs:

Concordia Promise Dual Credit Program

Students at Christian High Schools and Homeschool students qualify to take courses at the reduced Concordia Promise rate of $50 per credit. Courses may be taken online, on campus, or at the high school.

Online: List of courses available.
On CUW campus: Courses available are listed in the undergraduate catalog.
At the high school: Available at approved partner high schools. Contact the Pre-College Director for a list of current Promise Partner schools.

Apply for Concordia Promise Dual Credit:

Our application process for dual credit courses is paperless. High School students can apply online to create an admissions account and submit course requests online.

New students can upload a digital high school transcript (or we will request a transcript from the high school)
Enrollments are not official until Concordia confirms the enrollment with the high school

We no longer require the Course Enrollment Request Form of the Preliminary Agreement Form as part of the application.

Apply online

Wisconsin’s Early College Credit Program (ECCP)

Courses are offered to public or private high school students living in Wisconsin. Courses are $150 per credit. The student may earn high school credit, post-secondary credit, or both. Under ECCP, the cost of the course is shared among the University, the school district or private school, the state, and in some cases the student’s family. Summer term and REL courses do not qualify for ECCP funding.

Online: List of courses available.
On campus: Courses available are listed in the undergraduate catalog.

Apply for ECCP:

Ask your high school counselor to help you submit an ECCP Request Form to your high school for approval.
- Fall term: Submit to your high school by the school deadline – usually March 1
- Spring term: Submit to your high school by the school deadline - usually October 1
Apply to Concordia: Complete an online application here. Choose the Non-degree option and select the ECCP program.
- Fall term: Deadline July 1
- Spring term: Deadline December 1
Submit the high school approved ECCP Request Form and high school transcripts along with any other academic documentation (ACT, SAT, or AP Scores) to Concordia.

Admission requirements

Students are typically juniors and seniors in good academic standing but sophomores may apply
Students must have at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA in high school classes
ACT or SAT test scores may be submitted but are not required

Pre-college contact information

Admissions: Sarah Kitterman 262-243-4542
Pre-College Program or Concordia Promise: Tim Gieschen 262-243-2077

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Online courses available

Through flexible online classes, you can complete coursework during the school day or at home. Semester courses are not self-paced but follow a schedule with weekly assignment deadlines.

Terms available:

Fall 2019: Aug 26 - Dec 13. Register by July 1. (15 weeks)
Spring 2020: Jan 27 - May 15. Register by Dec 1. (15 weeks)
Summer 2020: June 10 - Aug 16. Register by May 1. (10 weeks) Only PSY 101, ENG 103, and ENG 104 are offered

Arts and Sciences

Foundations of Computer Science, 3 credits (What to Expect)
Civilization and Worldviews: Literature, 3 credits (What to Expect)
Introduction to Writing, 3 credits (What to Expect)
American Civilization, 3 credits (What to Expect)
American Government, 3 credits (What to Expect)
General Psychology, 3 credits (What to Expect)
Introduction to Sociology, 3 credits (What to Expect)
The Old Testament, 3 credits (What to Expect)
The New Testament, 3 credits (What to Expect)

Business

Principles of Economics, 3 credits (What to Expect)
Principles of Management, 3 credits (What to Expect)
Principles of Marketing, 3 credits (What to Expect)
Business Writing, 3 credits (What to Expect)

Pharmacy

Introduction to Pharmacy, 1 credit (What to Expect)

Education

Foundations of Education, 3 credits (What to Expect)

Undergraduate Pre-College Program