Concurrent Enrollment Program

High School Guests Can Earn UW Credits

The Concurrent Enrollment Program at the University of Wyoming allows eligible high school students to take university-level courses and earn college credit while still in high school. This opportunity provides students with a chance to experience the rigor of higher education while developing academic skills and confidence. By earning college credit early, these high school students can lighten their future course load, save on tuition and better prepare for the next step in their academic career.

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Requirements for Concurrent Enrollment

High school students interested in this program must meet several requirements to ensure they’re prepared for university-level coursework while balancing their high school responsibilities.
Requirements:

  • Current high school junior or senior
  • Have your high school email the following required documents to admissions@uwyo.edu:
    • a current, official high school transcript showing an overall unweighted GPA of at least a 3.0 and 
    • a letter of recommendation from your high school counselor or principal. 
  • Submit ACT or SAT scores (if available)

Concurrent Enrollment FAQs

UW’s concurrent enrollment program offers valuable experience for high school students. To determine if it’s the right fit, talk with your guidance counselor or a UW admissions counselor. Be sure to check out our frequently asked questions for more information.

Two high school guest students in the concurrent enrollment program complete coursework together.

Interested high school students will submit their online application through the UW portal as a Non-Degree Seeking Undergraduate Student.

Admittance to UW happens on a rolling basis, meaning applications are accepted at any time. However, you will want to be sure your application is submitted prior to UW classes starting for the semester.

High school students who are admitted into the concurrent enrollment program will need to submit a copy of their Immunization Records to Student Health Services.

  1. Obtain your WyoWeb username and initial password:
    1. Visit WyoWeb
    2. Click on Obtain username and initial password link in the upper right corner.
      1. Enter your Last Name, select your Birth Date, and enter your University W Number (including the W with no spaces).  Do not use the last four digits of SSN field.  Your W# is included in the email you were sent after being admitted.
    3. Your username and initial password will appear on the screen, write this information down. These are the credentials you will use to login to WyoRecords through WyoWeb for the first time.
    4. Click on the WyoRecords box located at the top of the page.
    5. Once you login with your username and initial password, you may be asked to change your password to something more secure. IMPORTANT: Don’t forget your username and password as you will use it often. You may need to reenter your username and new password.
  2. Contact ACES at (307) 766-2398 to set up an advising appointment to discuss the class(es) you are interested in taking and how to register.

An ACT and/or SAT score is not required for admission to this program. However, if you have taken either test, it is helpful to submit your score to demonstrate your readiness for the program.

Yes! Concurrent enrolled high school students will be held to the same academic standard, required to do the same work and able to earn the same credits on their college transcript.

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