High School Students

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 Extended Campus 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 Extended Campus.

 

Option 1:  Wisconsin’s ECCP
Eligibility Requirements Deadline to Register Time to Complete Course
WI public or private high school students who meet course prerequisites Fall 2023 semester

  • UW IL ECCP Form due to UW IL on or before Monday, July 31, 2023

Spring 2024 semester

  • UW IL ECCP Form due to UW IL on or before Monday, December 11, 2023

Summer 2024 semester

  • UW IL ECCP Form due to UW IL on or before Monday, April 8, 2024

Fall 2024 semester

  • UW IL ECCP Form due to UW IL on or before Monday, July 29, 2024

 

 

Fall 2023 semester

  • Classes start Monday, August 28, 2023 and end Monday, December 25, 2023*

Spring 2024 semester

  • Classes start Tuesday, January 2, 2024 and end Monday, April 29, 2024*

Summer 2024 semester

  • Classes start Monday, April 29, 2024 and end Monday, August 26, 2024*

Fall 2024 semester

  • Classes start Monday, August 26, 2024 and end Monday, December 23, 2024*

*or earlier or later deadline approved by the school.

Enrollment Process
  1. Review the current Independent Learning Course Catalog and identify the course/s you’d like to enroll.
  2. Complete the UW IL ECCP Form and submit to your school board for approval by March 1 or October 1 depending on the semester you wish to enroll in the course.
  3. Send your completed UW IL ECCP Form* to UW Independent Learning in accordance with the deadlines listed above via email. Please send each form individually and include the student’s first name, last name, and email address in the body of the email.
  4. Our Success Coaching team will reach out via email within two weeks of your course start date with next steps for enrollment.

*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 Extended Campus

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.

Option 2: Directly with UW Extended Campus
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
Enrollment Process
  1. Review the current Independent Learning Course Catalog and identify the course/s you’d like to enroll.
  2. Use the “Add to Cart” link to begin your registration and use the “Checkout” link to complete your registration.
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