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High School Students Earn College Credit!
High school students can earn college credits while in high school. The College Now Program at Umpqua Community College offers dual credit opportunities through a partnership with Douglas County High Schools. This program offers the high school student an opportunity to earn college credits for coursework done in their high schools, during their regular school day. There is a one-time admissions fee of $25.00 making the cost for the college credits almost free!
Program Description
The College Now Program provides lower division academic and entry level professional technical course credits to high school students. The Program supports the concept of assisting high school students as they begin planning and carrying out a learning continuum that begins in high school and extends through the college experience to a degree or a professional certificate.
Students successfully completing instruction in designated College Now courses while in high school, will be awarded Umpqua Community College credit. College Now professional technical courses are offered to meet the needs of Douglas County high school students as they begin training to pursue careers in professional technical areas.
The College Now Program works closely with Douglas County high schools administrators and teachers to identify courses and program areas that match up with the programs offered at Umpqua Community College. Interested Students should contact their teachers and school counselors to learn about which courses are offered as dual credit opportunities.
Umpqua Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Umpqua Community College, PO Box 967, Roseburg Oregon 97470 Phone: (541)440-4600.
This page last updated 9-26-07.