Learn about our Early College Credit program.
Initial Process for Early College Credit Program (ECCP)
- Student meets with high school counselor and discusses coursework and schedule to make determinations about whether or not the ECCP program fits the students needs.
- Click here for a current listing of comparable courses that the district has maintained. This list is not comprehensive and is updated regularly based on any changes in curriculum or regulations. This list is not a guarantee that the IHE is offering the course(s) and approval/denial status is subject to change.
- Click here for our current Course Description Guide to review all courses offered by RUSD for comparison.
- During the application window, student does the following:
- Required: Completes the ECCP application and submits the document to the high school counselor.
- ECCP Application (UW-System) - Example: UW-Parkside, UW-Milwaukee
- ECCP Application (Private, Non-Profit Colleges/Universities) - Example: Carthage, MSOE - Required: Completes the ECCP Student Terms and Agreements and indicates parent e-mail address.
- Required:Parent must complete the ECCP Parent Terms and Agreements.
- Required: Completes the ECCP application and submits the document to the high school counselor.
- After the deadline for application (review “Important Dates” for more information), the district will review all required documents and make a determination on the approval/denial of requested courses based on the comparability with any district courses. This determination will undergo Board approval.
- The district will inform the student/parent of which requested courses were approved or denied by the deadline (review “Important Dates” for more information).
- If a course was denied and the student/parent wishes to dispute the decision made by the district, they must follow the appeal process within 30 days of the dated letter sent listing approvals/denials. If the student disagrees with the school board's decision regarding comparability of courses or satisfaction of high school graduation requirements, the student may appeal the school board's decision to the state superintendent within 30 days after the decision (review "Appeal Considerations" for more information.
- If the student elects to move forward with the program, student completes the application process with the IHE of choice. The process will vary widely based on the college of choice. Click HERE for more information about the process at each UW school.
Final Process for Early College Credit Program (ECCP)
- Student completes course.
- Student returns all books/non-consumable materials purchased using district funds to Administrative Services Center (ASC/Central Office) at 3109 Mt. Pleasant St. Racine, WI 53404.
- IHE sends transcript of completion to school.
- School records progress and forwards transcripts to the student by way of the high school.
1. If it is determined that a course was not completed (dropped, withdrawn, failed), student/parent are billed for charges related to that course (tuition/books/fees) that were charged to the District.
| Eligible Students |
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| Eligible Grade Levels | 9 - 12 Wis. Stat. § 118.55(2)(a) |
| Eligible Institutions | Collectively referred to as “Institutions of Higher Education” (IHE) Includes UW System institutions, tribally controlled colleges, and private, nonprofit institutions of higher education. Wis. Stat. § 118.55(1)(bm) |
| Eligible Semesters | Fall, Spring, and Summer. Wis. Stat. § 118.55(2)(a) |
| College/Course Credit Limitation |
18 college credits total for the program and a maximum of 15 semester credit hours can be taken in a given semester. UW System institutions must notify student of whether credits earned are transferable between and within institutions. |
| Application |
Semester prior to starting ECCP:
See Important Dates section for notification dates. |
| Important Dates (Application/Notification) |
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IHE Method of Selecting Applicants |
An IHE must admit a student if there is space available and the student meets the requirements and prerequisites of the course. Wis. Stat. § 118.55(4)(a)1. and 2. |
| District Denial of High School Credit for ECCP Course |
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| Appeal Considerations |
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| Cost of Course (Who Pays?) |
High School Credit Only OR High School AND Postsecondary Credit
Postsecondary Credit Only If the District does not offer a comparable course
Notes: IHE cost-sharing through limit on allowable tuition charge High School Credit Only · For WTCS and UW-System, actual cost of tuition, fees, books, and other necessary materials directly related to the course. · For private, nonprofit colleges, lesser of the actual cost of tuition fees, books, and other materials directly related to the course or an amount determined according to statutory formula. 4 The tuition charged for each credit assigned to the course may not exceed the following: For an institution within the UW System or a tribally controlled college (other than UW college campus), cost is 1/3 of the amount that would be charged for each credit assigned to the course to an individual who is a Wisconsin resident and who is enrolled as an undergraduate student. For a UW college campus(two-year campus), cost is 1/2 of the amount that would be charged for each credit assigned to the course to an individual who is a Wisconsin resident and who is enrolled as an undergraduate student. For a private, nonprofit institution of higher education, cost is 1/3 of the amount that would be charged for each credit assigned to a similar course offered by the UW-Madison to an individual who is a Wisconsin resident and is enrolled at the UW-Madison as an undergraduate student. |
| Transportation |
Student/parent responsible for any transportation costs for attending course(s) Note: funding is available to assist in transportation costs for families in need. Click here to access the Transportation Reimbursement Claim form. Submit this completed form and a copy of the PI-8700-A within 30 days of the end of the college semester for which the claim is being filed to: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction |
