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High School College Access

Are you an outstanding high school student in the St. Louis area ready to perform college-level work in a rigorous academic environment?  Then Washington University invites you to apply for High School College Access.  Through College Access, you may enroll in one or two introductory-level courses through University College, the evening division of the College of Arts & Sciences at Washington University during the spring or fall semesters, and day or evening courses through the College of Arts & Sciences Summer School during the summer semester, while commuting from home.  If you complete your course work satisfactorily,  then you will receive credit toward a Washington University degree or the credit can be transferred to most other colleges or universities.  To view information about courses offered, click here.

You will develop academic and social skills that will give you a significant advantage in completing your high school studies and in college by participating in College Access. You will have available to you all of the University's library, computer and athletic facilities, and a great diversity of campus social and cultural events. You can find out about college life and how to further your career plans; whatever your career interests, you can learn how best to prepare for the next step in your education.

It is important to note that acceptance into College Access does not guarantee acceptance into the university.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this program you should:

  • Have completed your high school sophomore or junior year.
  • Have an academic average of B+ or better.
  • Have one of the following: a combined SAT score of at least 1800, combined PSAT of 180, or an ACT or PLAN composite score of at least 25.

Application information and recommendation forms from teachers and counselors are considered as carefully as the academic record.

Tuition

For students in High School College Access, tuition for Summer 2012  is $605-$710, per credit hour.

Important Dates and Deadlines

To view important dates and deadlines for High School College Access, click here.

Application

To download and print the High School College Access Application, click here.

 

Questions? Contact: Becki Zurovec at zurovec@wustl.edu  or (314) 935-4807.