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"Jump Start" (Dual Enrollment) Program

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Learn how to earn a guaranteed $1,500 scholarship

Get a "Jump Start" on your future by taking college classes while still in high school (also known as Dual Enrollment).

 

The Jump Start Program

HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M ELIGIBLE? 
  
You are eligible if you are a high school junior or senior with a GPA of 2.8 or higher 

HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS:  take 1 course during both fall and spring of your junior year, as authorized by your school district* 
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS:  take up to 8 credits per semester (including the summer between the junior and senior year)* 
… with a 50% tuition reduction!

*In order to continue in the program, you must receive a grade of “C” or better in each course. 

WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE? 

Save money on your future college tuition by taking courses at 50% off the regular Penn State DuBois tuition rate. And if you decide to attend Penn State DuBois upon graduation from high school, you will automatically receive a $1,500 scholarship your first semester, providing you complete at least three Penn State courses with a grade of "C" or above.

  • Earn college credits while still in high school 
  • Experience college classes while still in high school 
  • Ease your transition from high school into college 
  • Shorten the time to achieve your college degree** 
  • Earn credits toward college graduation requirements** 
  • Transfer credits to other institutions** 

**It is the responsibility of the individual student to check with their school of choice to find out if class credits will count in his/her selected program. 

HOW DO I START? 

Make sure you qualify - 

  • Are you a high school junior or senior? 
  • Is your GPA at least 2.8? 

Meet with your guidance counselor to obtain a letter of permission and a copy of your high school transcript.  (Juniors also need a copy of PSSA or PSAT or SAT scores.) 

Determine whether your school district participates in the dual enrollment program; you may be eligible for additional funding to further offset course costs.  

Call Penn State DuBois, 814-375-4720, to set up an appointment with an admissions counselor. 

Meet with a representative of Penn State DuBois Admissions Office to schedule a course. Bring your letter of permission, transcript  (and scores, if applicable) with you. 

Any student wishing to take a math course will be required to take the online ALEKS Placement Test. An exam can be scheduled             through the admissions office.

Students can enroll in many lower-division classes, as long as the student has met all required prerequisite courses and has successfully completed any required placement tests. Please review our current course offerings.

Because of the time necessary for the campus to evaluate the application, arrange for academic advising, and coordinate any necessary placement tests, students must submit their Dual Enrollment Registration Form and high school transcript at least two weeks prior to the start of the semester.

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