Overview
The University of New Haven has several active programs through Memorandum of Understanding partnerships serving high school students in their sophomore through senior years. Some courses are taught on a high school campus by certified high school instructors and some are taught on the UNH campus. Courses are heavily discounted. UNH has a variety of additional precollege opportunities available for students.
Programming and Partnerships
Specialty courses are available. Typically courses offered are introductory, 1000/2000-level courses. UNH can partner to align existing curricula already offered at the high school or assist in developing new courses. Sample offerings include: Race, Class & Gender; Introduction to Marine Affairs; Introduction to Criminal Justice; Business Law, Engineering Graphics; and Medical Lab Science.
Examples of active partnerships include:
- Engineering, Science, University Magnet School, New Haven;
- West Haven High School; and
- James Hill House High School, New Haven.
Student Eligibility
General student eligibility criteria with some flexibility possible:
- Junior/Senior standing;
- 3.0 GPA; and
- grades of A/B in prior college credit-bearing courses.
Instructor Credentials for Concurrent Enrollment Courses
Typically, instructors need to have earned a Master's Degree. Individuals must have experience professionally and/or teaching in a certain subject area. Depending on the course to be taught, there may be additional criteria. The university typically provides a free non-credentialed certification for the high school instructor.
Registration and Fees
There is a free online application form, specifically dedicated to precollege opportunities. Some partnerships require students to submit an unofficial high school transcript and/or recommendation of school counselor or partner organization.
Typically, credit for general education/introductory-level coursework is transferable to another institution for liberal arts core curriculum credit. Generally, entry-level major-specific courses transfer as electives if another institution does not recognize a specific course or offer that major.
Currently, the cost ranges from $0-$1,000 per course, per student; depending on the overall nature of the partnership, if the course is taught at the high school or on the UNH campus, and if the course is taught by a certified high school instructor or a UNH instructor. Textbooks, lab fees, and activity fees may be additional.
The partnership agreement will set fees per student, typically discounted at 70%-85% per credit cost.
Supports for Multilingual Families
Financial Aid guidance and information is offered on-demand in Spanish; additional resources across the University are offered in a variety of languages -The university keeps an up-to-date list of employees who can translate (currently representing 21 languages).
Contact Information
Corinne MerjaveDirector of Community Outreach
cmerjave@newhaven.edu
203-215-9025
https://www.newhaven.edu/admissions/undergraduate/high-school/partnership-programs.php