Western Connecticut State University

Overview

Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) offers both Dual Enrollment and Concurrent Enrollment courses.  These courses allow students to save time by completing courses as high school students, before enrolling into college.

Programming and Partnerships

Dual Enrollment Program Courses

WCSU’s Dual Enrollment Program allows eligible high school juniors and seniors to take up to two WCSU courses (up to six credits) per semester.  These courses earn official WCSU credit.  Grades earned in these courses will be part of the student’s official WCSU transcript.

Concurrent Enrollment Program Courses

WCSU’s Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP), also referred to as Early College or Early College Experience (ECE), partners with high schools to allow qualifying, WCSU courses to be offered at their high school. Students that complete these courses will earn both high school and WCSU credit.  The grades earned in these courses will be part of the student’s official WCSU transcript.

Visit WSCU’s CEP website for a list of participating schools and districts.

Student Eligibility

Dual Enrollment Courses

To be considered for Dual Enrollment, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Minimum Junior standing (11th grade) with a class rank in the top half
2. Letter of recommendation from a school guidance counselor
3. College preparatory course load
4. Minimum test scores:
   1. SAT: 1100 or higher
   2. ACT: 22 or higher
5. Interview with the Admissions team

Concurrent Enrollment Program Courses

High school students must meet the prerequisites of the course, which may vary by course, to be eligible to enroll in a CEP course. Visit the Available Courses section of the CEP website for more information.

Instructor Credentials for Concurrent Enrollment Courses

WCSU is committed to collaborating with high school partners in a way that honors the experience of high school teachers.  Teacher eligibility is based on the need for approved courses to be taught in a manner that is consistent with WCSU’s on-campus offering of the course. The qualifications needed to accomplish this will vary.  High school teachers should have a minimum a master’s degree with a preference for a degree within the discipline of the course being taught.  A graduate degree in a related discipline or in education may also be acceptable.  Teachers should have at least two years of teaching experience, in either high school or college.

Registration and Fees

Dual Enrollment Courses

To register for a Dual Enrollment course, students should complete the Request Form on the dual enrollment website. The cost of Dual Enrollment courses is the standard part-time tuition for WCSU. 

Concurrent Enrollment Program Courses

To register for Concurrent Enrollment courses, students will be given a PIN from their high school teacher, and then students need to complete the application The fee for these courses is significantly reduced compared to regular tuition. Students eligible for free/reduced lunch may have this fee waived.  Visit the CEP website for the application and current fees.

Supports for Multilingual Families

The WCSU website provides content in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Use the Translation drop-down menu in the Header to select a language.

Contact Information

Dual Enrollment Courses

Luis Santiago
Director Admissions, Dual Enrollment Coordinator
santiagol@wcsu.edu
(203) 837-9000
WCSU Dual Enrollment Website

Concurrent Enrollment Program Courses

Becky Hall
Concurrent Enrollment Program Coordinator
hallb@wcsu.edu
(203) 837-9363
WSCU Concurrent Enrollment Program Website