High School Programs

Earn College Credit in High School

The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh offers three routes for current high school students to earn college credit while still in high school.

Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP)
Through CAPP, UW-Oshkosh partners with specific high schools to enroll academically qualified students in college level courses. These courses are taught by University-approved instructors at the student’s high school. CAPP students experience the academic rigor of college course work while remaining with their high school peers.

If you don’t know whether your school offers CAPP, please visit our list of high schools participating in the CAPP program.

Early College Credit Program (ECCP)
ECCP is a program created by the State of Wisconsin Legislature. This program allows qualified high school students to enroll in college courses approved by their local school board with all or most of the cost paid by the local school district and the state. Classes are taught on the UWO campus or online and include current UWO students.

To participate, a high school student must apply to both the local school board and be admitted to UWO as an Early College Credit student. For details about the ECCP application process, visit the ECCP program website.

High School Special Students
If you do not qualify for CAPP or ECCP, you may earn college credit by taking classes through our High School Special program. Classes are taught either on the UWO campus or online and include current UWO students. Students approved for admission to the High School Special program must meet admissions requirements and any course-specific prerequisites prior to enrolling. High School Special students are responsible for paying all tuition and fees. For more information, explore our class list.

To apply, students must be in high school and should submit a Universities of Wisconsin application. On the application you should select “NO” when asked if you are a degree-seeking student, and you will choose High School Student when prompted to choose your Major/Program.

UW Oshkosh sophomore Natalie Flom is one of many students who earned college credits before heading to UWO. “I knew that by taking Chemistry 101 in high school, I could get ahead in classes and it would be cheaper and I could get more one-on-one time with the teacher than if I took it in college.” Read more about Natalie and other CAPP Titans.

If you have questions related to CAPP, please contact the CAPP office at capp@uwosh.edu or (920) 424-3003.

If you have any questions about the High School Special or ECCP program, please contact us at hscollegecredit@uwosh.edu or (920) 424-2275 and ask to speak with our early college credit coordinator.

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High School Opportunities

Earn college credits at UW Oshkosh while still in high school. Choose between several different programs that will set you apart from other college applicants and give you a jump start on your college career.

Looking for undergraduate admissions info? Check out our Future Students page.

Earn College Credits at Your High School
Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP): If your high school is partnered with CAPP, you may qualify to enroll in select college courses taught by University-approved instructors from your high school. For questions about CAPP, please contact the CAPP Office at (920) 424-3003 or capp@uwosh.edu.

Other opportunities at your high school: Some schools partner directly with UWO to offer in-person or online classes taught by UWO faculty. For information about availability, please contact the CAPP Office at (920) 424-3003 or capp@uwosh.edu.

Earn College Credits at a UW Oshkosh Campus
Early College Credit Program (ECCP): Qualified public and private school students may be able to enroll in pre-approved university courses with fees and tuition shared by local school districts, private school, the state and, in some cases, the student. Learn more about ECCP.

High School Specials on Campus: UW Oshkosh offers another option for qualified high school students who do not qualify for ECCP. For additional information, email admissions@uwosh.edu.

Online Opportunities: Can’t make it to a UWO campus? You may be able to take classes online. For additional information, email admissions@uwosh.edu.

Once you have earned your credits, continue earning your degree at UW Oshkosh!

Start a Titan, Stay a Titan
Continue your academic journey at UW Oshkosh. Turn your earned credits into the beginnings of an associate or bachelor’s degree at UW Oshkosh. The process is simple, and we’ll be there to help with every step. Since you took your classes through UWO, you won’t need to worry about whether or not your credits will transfer.

Save Money on Tuition: By applying your credits at UW Oshkosh, you can save thousands of dollars in tuition.

Set Yourself Apart: Students who apply to UW Oshkosh having already earned college credits have a distinct advantage in admissions decisions.

Graduate Earlier: Applying your credits to a degree at UW Oshkosh allows you to graduate earlier and even double major without adding additional semesters!