College in high school

Attention high school students: Get a jumpstart on your college career!

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Did you know you can earn credit toward a high school diploma AND college credits to Saint Francis University at the same time? 

 

The College in High School Program is a partnership between high schools and Saint Francis University that gives students multiple options to earn credits. These options include: 

 

  • Dual Credit: Earn college credits in approved high school classes. Experience what college is like while earning college credits in high school, take fewer classes once you get to college, and save money! Dual credit courses cost much less than a traditional college class!
     
  • Career Development Series: Explore career paths in Business, Health, STEM, and Education while earning SFU credits. You’ll join like-minded students in an online classroom taught by SFU professors.
     
  • Online Courses: High School students may take select online courses through the Division of Professional Studies. Taking a college class while in high school shows colleges that you are serious, motivated, and ready to start your college career! 

College in High School provides many benefits for high school students, including earning college credit, saving money on tuition and faster degree completion. Studies also suggest that dual enrollment increases a student’s academic performance in college!

Dual Enrollment

The dual credit course offerings differ at each high school.  Check with your guidance counselor or educational director to find out what is available at your high school.

 

To count as a dual credit course, the content will be equivalent to course(s) taught at Saint Francis University and will be led by approved high school teachers in your regular classroom.  All approved dual credit courses, and the approved instructors meet the standards of the appropriate academic department at Saint Francis University.  

  • 2025-2026 Academic Year Deadlines for Dual Enrollment

    Offering

    Application Deadline

    Drop Deadline 
    (Refundable)

    Withdraw Deadline
    (Non-Refundable)

    Full YearOctober 13, 2025October 26, 2025November 10, 2025
    Fall SemesterOctober 13, 2025October 26, 2025November 10, 2025
    Spring SemesterMarch 2, 2026March 15, 2026March 29, 2026

     

  • The dual credit tuition cost for the 2025-2026 Academic Year is $65 per credit hour.  Payment for tuition will be due at the time of registration.

Career Development Series

This series allows high school students to explore career options and earn credits in online courses along with other high school students. 

 

  • Explore career paths in business, education, healthcare and STEM through entry-level college courses.
  • Online courses taught by Saint Francis University faculty members  in a rich learning environment.
  • Earn college credits in courses that mirror collegiate rigor, policies, and procedures.
  • Save money on tuition and fast-track your future.

  • 2025-2026 Career Development Series Course Offerings* 

    Career PathwayFall SemesterSpring Semester
    BusinessBUS 101: Wall Street 101MKTG 101: Introduction to Marketing
    BUSA 103: Advanced Excel with Business Applications
    EducationEDUC 231: Child Growth & DevelopmentEDUC 150: Educational Psychology
    Health SciencePUBH 101: Introduction to Public HealthHLST Medical Terminology
    PSYC 101: Introduction to PsychologyPSYC 205: Psychopathology
    ScienceBIOL 103: Environmental StudiesCHEM 105: Chemistry in the Community
    Technology/EngineeringENGR 111: Introduction to Engineering and STEMCPSC 111: Introduction to Computer Science and Cybersecurity

    *Each course will be one semester long (16 weeks) based on the SFU academic calendar. Schedule is subject to change based on enrollment and instructor availability

  • 2025-26 Tuition Rates

    $200 per credit ($485 per credit for courses with a $285 scholarship applied for Fall and Spring courses)

    Tuition payment will be due at the time of registration. Students will be responsible for purchasing any required course materials.

  • 2025-2026 Academic Year Deadlines

    Offering

    Application Deadline

    Drop Deadline 
    (Refundable)

    Withdraw Deadline
    (Non-Refundable)

    Fall SemesterAugust 18, 2025September 1, 2025November 10, 2025
    Spring SemesterJanuary 8, 2026January 23, 2026March 28, 2026

Online Courses

High Schoo Students: participate in select online courses through the Division of Professional Studies.

  • Summer 2025 - Online Offerings*

    Summer I (5/12/25 to 6/29/25)Summer II (6/30/25 to 8/17/25)
    COMM 103: Speech Fundamentals and Public Speaking BIOL 111: Introduction to Biology (4 credits)
    GEOG 201: GeographyFTAE 105: Franciscan Goals for Today
    HIST 103: US History to 1877ECON 102: Principles of Economics II 
    MATH 110: Pre-CalculusFIN 103: Personal Finance
    MIS 102: Management Information SystemsPSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology
    MKTG 101: MarketingSTAT 101: Statistics
    PHIL 105: Introduction to PhilosophyMUSC101: Intro to Music
    PHYS 101: Physical Science 
    SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology 

    *Schedule subject to change based on enrollment and instructor availability.

    Fall 2025 - Online Offerings*

    Fall I (8/25/25 to 10/19/25)Fall II (10/20/25 to 12/12/25)
    ECON 101: Principles of MacroeconomicsMGMT 101: Principles of Management
    HIST 104: US History to 1877MUS 101: Intro to Music 
     STAT 205: Essentials of Statistics

    *Schedule subject to change based on enrollment and instructor availability.

    Online Course Deadlines

    2024-2025 Academic Year

    Offering

    Application Deadline

    Drop Deadline 
    (Refundable)

    Withdraw Deadline
    (Non-Refundable)

    Summer - Full Semester
    (16 week course)    		May 5, 2025May 18, 2025June 1, 2025
    Summer - First Half 
    (8 week course)    		May 5, 2025May 18, 2025June 1, 2025
    Summer - Second Half 
    (8 week course)    		June 23, 2025July 6, 2025July 20, 2025

      

    Online Courses Deadlines
    2025-2026 Academic Year

    Offering

    Application Deadline

    Drop Deadline 
    (Refundable)

    Withdraw Deadline
    (Non-Refundable)

    Fall Full Semester 
    (16 week course)    		August 18, 2025September 1, 2025October 30, 2025
    Fall I - First Half 
    (8 week course)    		August 18, 2025August 29, 2025September 15, 2025
    Fall II - Second Half 
    (8 week course)    		October 13, 2025October 27, 2025November 10, 2025
    Spring Full Semester 
    (16 week course)    		January 9, 2026January 19, 2026March 24, 2026
    Spring I - First Half 
    (8 week course)    		January 9, 2026January 19, 2026February 2, 2026
    Spring II - Second Half
    (8 week course)    		March 6, 2026March 16, 2026March 30, 2026

  • 2025-26 Tuition Rates

    200 per credit ($485 per credit for courses with a $285 scholarship applied for Fall and Spring courses)

    Tuition payment will be due at the time of registration. Students will be responsible for purchasing any required course materials.

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  • All instructors in the College in High School program will assign grades following the established University grading system.

     

    Grades will be posted on the student's academic transcript within 1 week of the conclusion of the course.

  • A student may drop from a class no later than the Drop date.

     

    How-To:

    The course will be removed from the student's schedule and a refund of tuition will be mailed to the student.

  • A student may drop Withdraw from a class no later than the Drop date.

     

    How-To:

    The student will receive the grade of "W." There will be no refund of tuition.

  • Many students registering for courses through Saint Francis University may eventually wish to transfer these credits elsewhere.

     

    College in High School students may request their official transcript at

    https://www.francis.edu/Request-a-Transcript
     

    Registrar's Office Contact Information
    registrar@francis.edu or 814-472-3009

    Although many colleges and universities will recognize these transfer credits, it is not guaranteed that all colleges or institutions of higher learning will accept them.

     

    Whether or not a college accepts transfer credits depends on their policy and the major that the student chooses. Typically, students must have a "C" or better for any credits to transfer and must also request a transcript of their credits earned.

  • Admissions Information

    To participate in the College in High School Program offerings, you will need to fill out the College in High School Application/Registration Form.  On this form, you will be asked to:

    • Provide student information(name, address, email, etc...)
    • Select the course(s) that you would like to enroll
    • Provide parental consent

    Upon submission, you will be asked to submit payment for the total tuition cost through the PayPal Payment system.  You do not need a PayPal account to make this payment, you can submit the payment as a guest.

    Saint Francis University will process the application and register you a for the appropriate course(s).  You will receive a confirmation email within 2 business days. 

     

    Questions?

     College in High School Coordinator

     chs@francis.edu

    Ready to enroll at Saint Francis University full-time?

    Contact the Office of Admissions at 
    814-472-3100 or toll free at 866-342-5738

     Admissions@francis.edu

     

  • Download the complete Student Handbook here.

    • Questions?

    Have questions about the college in high school program? Our team is ready to help! Email us at chs@francis.edu.

    FAQ

    • Taking college in high school courses is a wonderful way to get a head start on your college education. In addition, you will earn college credit that can be transferred to institutions across the country. 

    • High school students with a 3.0 or higher GPA are permitted to enroll in credit courses. This includes our Career Development Series, Online course offerings, and Dual Credit courses.  

    • Any high school student can enroll in our Career Development Series and Online courses. The dual credit courses are taught by high school teachers at our partner schools. 

    • Dual credit courses vary by high school. Consult your school counselor or teachers for course offerings at your school. 

      • The tuition cost for our dual credit courses is $65 per credit hour ($195 for a three-credit course).
      • The tuition cost for our Career Development and Online courses is $200 per credit ($485 per credit for courses with a $285 scholarship applied for Fall and Spring courses).

    • To apply and register for College in High School courses, you must complete the College in High School Application/Registration form by the associated deadline for the course offering. In addition, all tuition costs must be paid in full at registration.

    • Yes, all College in High School courses are graded according to the course requirements. The grade will be posted on the student's academic record at Saint Francis University. If you decide to attend Saint Francis University, the grade will count towards your grade point average. If you choose to attend another college or university, you can request to have your transcript sent for transfer credit. 

    • Yes. Typically, students must have a "C" or better for any credits to transfer. College in High School students may request their official transcript at https://www.francis.edu/Request-a-Transcript. For additional information or questions on your transcript, contact the Registrar's Office at registrar@francis.edu or 814-472-3009.

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