College Credit for High School Students

Application Process

• Complete the UW System Early College Credit Program Form and submit to your high school counselor.
• Complete the high school special student ECCP online UW System Application for UW-River Falls. 
• Have your high school counselor email your high school transcript and approved ECCP form to admissions@uwrf.edu.
• Returning ECCP Students: You do not need to reapply for admission. You must submit the ECCP form every semester and an updated high school transcript once each academic year. 

Admission Criteria

• High school junior or senior in the top 40% of high school class with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• If a student does not meet the above criteria, they may be considered for ECCP on a case-by-case basis by submitting significant and convincing letters of recommendation. An essay may also be requested.

ECCP Resources

• UW-River Falls ECCP Application Instructions 
• General ECCP Application Instructions (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction)
• Common ECCP Courses taken at UW-River Falls
• Class Schedule Lookup for UW-River Falls
• Registrar's Office Schedule Timetable (High School Counselor Resource)
• ECCP Special Course Fee Form (Additional Course Fee Form)
  • If you register for a course that has an additional course fee, you will need to submit our Special Course Fee Form for payment approval from your high school.

Additional Notes

• AP coursework in physical science is required to take science courses.
• AP math test scores are required in order to apply for a math course. A math placement test may also be required.
• Modern language courses require an on-campus placement test.
• Approval by the high school does not guarantee admission to the University.
• ECCP students will register on a space-available basis. Course registration is not guaranteed.
• If a student receives a failing grade or they drop a course for which the school district has made payment, the school district may request reimbursement from the student, or from the student's parent or guardian, for all costs related to the course.
• Students who fail a course are not eligible to continue in the Early College Credit Program.

Application Process

• Complete the high school special student online UW System Application for UW-River Falls.
• Request an official high school transcript be sent to UW-River Falls Admissions.
• Submit a letter of recommendation from the high school counselor or principal
• Submit your ACT or SAT test scores if completed.

Admission Criteria

• Applications are given a comprehensive review and are handled on a case-by-case basis

High School Special Resources

• View step-by-step application instructions

Additional Notes

• High School Special Students are responsible for payment of course tuition and required fees.

Application Process

• Complete the high school special student DACP online UW System Application for UW-River Falls.
• Request an official or unofficial high school transcript be sent to UW-River Falls Admissions
• Submit official Advanced Placement (AP) scores if electing to take courses with prerequisites.

Admission Criteria

• High school student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or a 22 ACT (1100 SAT)
• If a student does not meet the above criteria, they may be considered for DACP on a case-by-case basis by submitting significant and convincing letters of recommendation from River Falls High School.

DACP Resources

• DACP Application and Instruction Document

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Additional Notes

The student is responsible for payment of course tuition and required fees. The student will be billed by River Falls High School.

Application Process

• Notify high school counselor of interest to participate in the Northern Lights Interactive Television (ITV) program.
• Complete the high school special student ITV online UW System Application for UW-River Falls.
• Request an official high school transcript and letter of recommendation be sent to UW-River Falls Admissions. Recommendation letter must include desired courses and address student readiness for college-level coursework.
• Student will receive a decision letter from Admissions with more information.

Admission Criteria

• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Top 40% of class (exceptions may be made for students with special talents)
• Open to 9-12th grade students
• Letter of recommendation from the high school addressing the student’s readiness for college level work and listing desired course(s)

ITV-Northern Lights Network Resources

• ITV Guidelines
• UWRF ITV Courses

Additional Notes

• No application fee will be charged ITV students or their schools.
• If the student wishes to enroll at UW-River Falls following high school graduation, the student would need to re-apply during the senior year in high school as a degree seeking student and pay an application fee.
• Placement tests may be required for specific courses, such as Math, English, and Foreign Language. 
• Questions? Please contact Linda Jacobson at linda.r.jacobson@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3190.