START COLLEGE EARLY WITH UW INDEPENDENT LEARNING
As a qualified high school student, you can enroll to take self-paced, college-level distance education courses with the UW Independent Learning program while you finish high school.
Enrollment Options & Enrollment Process
There are different ways you can enroll to take UW coursework with Independent Learning while in high school. Review the program options and enrollment process below to learn more.
Option 1: Wisconsin’s Early College Credit Program
Beginning Fall 2018, high school students at public and private high schools in Wisconsin can earn college credit with UW Extension’s Independent Learning program through the Early College Credit Program (ECCP). Students can take one or more courses and earn high school credit, post-secondary credit, or both. Under ECCP, the costs of the courses are shared among the higher education institution, the school district or private school, the state, and in some cases the student’s family. In order to enroll in the ECCP, students must seek approval from their school no later than February 1 for summer courses, March 1 for fall courses, and October 1 for the spring courses. Independent Learning is not responsible for the purchase of course materials. You must work with your high school to purchase course materials.
For all other program policies including extensions, refunds, withdraws, and grade appeals please refer to the program policies page.
Please note that CEU courses do not qualify for ECCP. If a student is seeking to enroll in a CEU course they must enroll directly with UW Independent Learning.
| Eligibility Requirements | Deadline to Register | Time to Complete Course |
|---|---|---|
| WI public or private high school students who meet course prerequisites | Fall 2024 semester
Spring 2025 semester
Summer 2025
Fall 2025
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Fall 2024 semester
Spring 2025 semester
Summer 2025 semester
Fall 2025 semester
*or earlier or later deadline approved by the school. |
*Please note that high school transcripts or ACT/SAT scores are not required for registration in an Independent Learning course and should not be submitted. |
Option 2: Directly with UW Independent Learning
If you do not qualify for Wisconsin’s ECCP or you do not wish to enroll via that program, you may enroll in any Independent Learning course you’ve met the prerequisites for following the process below. You are responsible for 100% of course tuition, fees and course materials.
For all other program policies including refunds, withdraws, and grade appeals please refer to the program policies page.
| Eligibility Requirements | Deadline to Register | Time to Complete Course |
|---|---|---|
| Any student who meets course prerequisites | No deadline | Up to 6 months from date of enrollment |
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