High School Special and Youth Options Students

We're glad that you are considering getting a head start on your college education!

Qualified high school students may be allowed to enroll in university courses while still in high school, either through the Wisconsin Youth Options Program (YOP) or as a High School Special Student. YOP provides an opportunity for students enrolled in Wisconsin public high schools to take university courses, which have been approved by their high school, with tuition paid by their school district. High School Special Students who take university courses do so at their own expense.

UW-River Falls is not a participant in the Minnesota Post Secondary Educational Opportunity Program (PSEO). Minnesota students who wish to take college courses while still in high school should contact a Minnesota college in their area about PSEO enrollment.

If you are interested in becoming a Youth Options or High School Special student at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, please review our admission requirements and course selection guidelines.