ECCP, High School Special, & Concurrent Enrollment
UW-La Crosse offers a variety of pathways allowing current high school students to take college courses for high school and/or post-secondary credit. Special admission is granted to qualified applicants who have demonstrated they are prepared to be successful in college-level coursework.
Early College Credit Program (ECCP)
High school students at public and private high schools in Wisconsin can earn college credit through the ECCP. Students selected for this program may enroll at UW-La Crosse and take one or more courses earning high school credit, post-secondary credit, or both.
Students applying to this program must meet the following requirements:
- High school junior or senior when enrolled in course(s)
- Meet or exceed cumulative grade point average suggestions
- 3.25 GPA for priority candidacy
- 3.0 - 3.24 GPA considered for candidacy if space is available.
- Successful completion of appropriate preparatory coursework and prerequisites
- SUBMIT THE UW SYSTEM AGREEMENT FORM
- Early College Credit Program and High School Special Agreement Form
- Form must be submitted to high school by the deadline for each term enrolled:
- February 1 - summer term
- March 1 - fall term
- October 1 - spring term
- RECEIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT APPROVAL OF COURSE(S)
- SUBMIT A UW SYSTEM APPLICATION
- UW System Application
- Complete the following sections as indicated:
- ARE YOU APPLYING AS A DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENT? Select: No
- CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM Select: Early College Credit Program (ECCP)
- Application fee is not required for ECCP
- Complete the following sections as indicated:
- UW System Application
- SUBMIT OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
- Transcripts must be sent directly from high school to UWL Admissions.
- ENROLL IN COURSE(S)
- Work with UWL Admissions and high school counselor to ensure enrollment in appropriate class(es).
- University of Wisconsin Placement Test & AP test scores (if applicable must be submitted for the following subject areas:
- Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Math, Modern Language, & Physics
- NEXT STEPS
- After admission, review next steps information provided for non-degree students.
- Cost: 1/3 of regular tuition and fees
- Payment of tuition & fees determined by high school
- Students must notify high school guidance office or school district of intent to take courses at UWL.
- School districts make determinations regarding course approval, awarding of high school credit, and awarding of tuition and fee payments.
High School Special
High school students can earn college credit by taking courses through UW-La Crosse. High School Special students are responsible for all tuition and fee payments.
Students applying to this program must meet the following requirements:
- High school junior or senior at the time of the course
- Meet or exceed cumulative grade point average suggestions
- 3.25 GPA indicates priority candidacy
- 3.0 - 3.24 GPA considered for candidacy if space is available.
- Successful completion of appropriate preparatory coursework and prerequisites
- SUBMIT THE UW SYSTEM AGREEMENT FORM
- Early College Credit Program and High School Special Agreement Form
- This form must be completed for each term enrolled.
- Early College Credit Program and High School Special Agreement Form
- RECEIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT APPROVAL OF COURSE(S)
- SUBMIT A UW SYSTEM APPLICATION
- UW System Application
- Complete the following sections as indicated:
- ARE YOU APPLYING AS A DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENT? Select: No
- CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM Select: High School Special
- Application fee is not required for High School Special candidates
- Complete the following sections as indicated:
- Please note: Students in a Concurrent Enrollment program (i.e., taking a course at their high school or through the Health Science Academy, for UW-La Crosse credit) must also complete the Student Information Sheet.
- UW System Application
- SUBMIT OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
- Transcripts should be sent directly from high school to UWL Admissions
- ENROLL IN COURSE(S)
- Work with UWL Admissions Office and high school counselor to ensure enrollment in appropriate class(es).
- University of Wisconsin Placement Test & AP test scores (if applicable must be submitted for the following subject areas:
- Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Math, Modern Language, & Physics
- NEXT STEPS
- After admission as a High School Special student, be sure to review the next steps information provided for our non-degree students.
- Students will be billed according to the UWL undergraduate tuition & fee schedule. Visit our Cost to Attend page to access this information and estimate your bill.
Concurrent Enrollment program
UW-La Crosse partners with select local high schools to provide opportunities for high school students to take college courses at their high school, through our Concurrent Enrollment program. Visit the Concurrent Enrollment page for detailed information and a list of partner schools.
Students applying to this program must meet the following requirements:
- High school junior or senior when enrolled in course(s)
- Meet or exceed cumulative grade point average suggestions
- 3.25 GPA for priority candidacy
- 3.0 - 3.24 GPA considered for candidacy if space is available.
- Successful completion of appropriate preparatory coursework and prerequisites
- NOTIFY HIGH SCHOOL
- Contact the Concurrent Enrollment representative at your high school to express interest
- You will work with this individual to complete the application and registration.
- Contact the Concurrent Enrollment representative at your high school to express interest
- SUBMIT A UW SYSTEM APPLICATION
- UW System Application
- Complete the following sections as indicated:
- ARE YOU APPLYING AS A DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENT? Select: No
- CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM Select: High School Special
- Application fee is not required for Concurrent Enrollment
- Complete the following sections as indicated:
- UW System Application
- SUBMIT OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
- Transcripts must be sent directly from high school to UWL Admissions
- SUBMIT THE STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET
- Student Information Sheet
- Additional information on this step can be found on the Concurrent Enrollment page.
- Student Information Sheet
- ENROLL IN COURSE(S)
- Work with UWL Admissions and high school counselor to ensure enrollment in appropriate class.
- University of Wisconsin Placement Test & AP test scores (if applicable must be submitted for the following subject areas:
- Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Math, Modern Language, & Physics
- Tuition for Concurrent Enrollment courses is $110/credit
- Payment determined by participating high school
- Your high school will provide information regarding actual cost to students.
- While students are responsible for payment of tuition and fees, some schools subsidize tuition costs.
- Your high school will provide information regarding actual cost to students.
A few things to consider before applying:
While participation has many benefits, college coursework requires unique commitment and dedication. Students interested in these opportunities should review the following considerations prior to application.

- Attending on-campus courses, associated labs, and group meetings outside of class will require transportation to campus.
- Commute time should also be considered.
- Required final exams are often held outside of the established course time.
- When course registration opens, priority is given to full-time students. High school students interested in taking a course/s will be the last group of students allowed to register. Course availability is not guaranteed.
- All students must follow Records and Registration policy and deadlines for registration, add/drop, refund, and withdrawal.
- You will be taking college coursework and expected to produce college-level work.
- Credit earned during coursework will become part of your permanent post-secondary record.
- Grades received may be included in your future undergraduate GPA calculation.
- Poor or incomplete grades may affect future undergraduate admission to a post-secondary institution.
- All students taking courses at UW-La Crosse are bound by university academic policy.
- FERPA rules apply to all UW-La Crosse students. University representatives will communicate directly with students (not parents).