Concurrent
Enrollment
Program
Save time. Save money.
Get a head start.
Sometimes referred to as Dual Credit or Early College, Western Connecticut State University’s Concurrent Enrollment Program gives you, as a high school student, a chance to discover and explore your academic interests and passions while experiencing college-level work.
Dual Credit classes taken through WCSU will be included on your high school transcript. You will receive credit towards university courses — and get a great start on your higher education.
Important Dates
Fall/year-long course registration deadline: Sep. 9
Fall Add/drop period: Sep. 17-26
Last date to withdraw for Fall: Dec. 15
Spring registration deadline: Jan. 30
Spring Add/drop period: Feb. 12-20
Last date to withdraw for spring or year-long courses: May 15
*You must obtain the registration PIN from your teacher to complete the application
The Concurrent Enrollment Program at WCSU can help you:
- Save time by completing courses before enrolling into college — meaning more time for extracurriculars and internships
- Save money by completing part of your college degree with reduced pricing
Participating Schools & Districts
WCSU’s Concurrent Enrollment program enables eligible high school students to enroll in and earn credit in college courses. At only $65 per course, students and families get a great head start and save money on your university education.
Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, and Ridgefield high school students may enroll in college courses while completing their high school curriculum.
The Concurrent Enrollment Experience
Speak To Your Teacher
Your high school teacher will provide a password to be used on the application so you can take this course at your high school.
For Students
The Concurrent Enrollment Program allows students, at our participating schools, to earn WCSU credits while taking courses in high school. Explore our course offerings below at your high school and earn 12 or more college credits toward your degree — potentially saving a semester’s worth of your college expenses.
Available Courses
Students can earn college credit by completing and passing Concurrent Enrollment Program courses at their high school
To learn what courses your school district offers, click the dropdown.
Bethel
AAS 100 – The Black Experience in America
COM 160 – Public Speaking
ED 206 – Cadet Teaching
MAT 120 – Elementary Statistics
MAT 133 – Precalculus
MAT 181 – Calculus I
SPA 196 – Continuing Spanish I
Brookfield
MAT 120 – Elementary Statistics
MAT 181 – Calculus I
Danbury
BIO 103 – General Biology I
BIO 104 – General Biology II
BIO 156 – Biology of Environment
CHE 110 – General Chemistry I
CHE 111 – General Chemistry II
COMP 101 – Composition I
ENG 108 – Intro. to Literature
MAT 120 – Elementary Statistics
MAT 181 – Calculus I
MAT 182 – Calculus II
PHY 120 – General Physics I (non-calculus)
SPA 196 – Continuing Spanish I
Immaculate
MAT 120 – Elementary Statistics
MAT 181 – Calculus I
New Fairfield
MAT 120 – Elementary Statistics
MAT 181 – Calculus I
MAT 182 – Calculus II
SPA 196 – Continuing Spanish I
New Milford
ECO 213 – Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 149 – American History: Since 1877
MKT 200 – Principles of Marketing
Newtown
MAT 120 – Elementary Statistics
MAT 133 – Precalculus
MAT 181 – Calculus I
Ridgefield
MUS 192 – Orchestra
Any student in an approved Concurrent Enrollment course (usually Juniors and Seniors, but potentially Sophomores) may take these classes.
Your high school teachers will provide a link to our online application and provide a password. Parents complete the form by the deadline (the Friday before the third week of a semester).
