High School Dual Credit

Get a Head Start During High School

Every year, thousands of Wisconsin high school students earn college credits through the state's technical colleges. By taking courses that count toward both your high school and college requirements, you can save significant time and money.

Dual Credit Option	Grades eligible	Learning Location	How You'll Earn Credits	Great Choice If You...
WCTC Excelerate	11-12	WCTC	Earn a WCTC associate degree, technical diploma or certificate	Have a clear career plan and are ready to pursue a college program
Dual Enrollment Academy	11-12	WCTC	Earn up to 30 college credits and an industry-recognized credential	Want to explore an in-demand career area with fellow high school students
Start College Now	11-12	WCTC	Earn college and high school credits simultaneously	Want to take college classes at WCTC during high school
Transcripted Credit	9-12	High school	Earn college and high school credits simultaneously	Want to earn college credit by taking classes at your own school

Dual Credit Option

Grades eligible

Learning Location

How You'll Earn Credits

Great Choice If You...

WCTC Excelerate

11-12

WCTC

Earn a WCTC associate degree, technical diploma or certificate

Have a clear career plan and are ready to pursue a college program

Dual Enrollment Academy

11-12

WCTC

Earn up to 30 college credits and an industry-recognized credential

Want to explore an in-demand career area with fellow high school students

Start College Now

11-12

WCTC

Earn college and high school credits simultaneously

Want to take college classes at WCTC during high school

Transcripted Credit

9-12

High school

Earn college and high school credits simultaneously

Want to earn college credit by taking classes at your own school

How to Apply Your Credits at WCTC

Credits earned through the Dual Enrollment Academy, Start College Now and Transcripted Credits will be listed on both your high school transcript and WCTC transcript.

Credits earned through Advanced Standing courses and Youth Apprenticeships will be listed only on your high school transcript. To determine your eligibility for transfer credit, contact Admissions (Advanced Standing) or Credit for Prior Learning (Youth Apprenticeships).