** LAUDE COURSE **
15655/15656 Early College Credit Program (ECCP) /Start College Now (SCN)
Credits: 1.0 college credit = 0.25 BHS credit
Grades: 9-12 Early College Credit Program (ECCP)
Grades: 11-12 Start College Now (SCN)
The Early College Credit Program (ECCP) and Start College Now (SCN) programs allow Baraboo High School Students to take classes at Wisconsin Universities or technical colleges. Once classes are approved by the School Board, Baraboo High School agrees to pay the cost of tuition and books for these courses. Students are responsible for transportation. Furthermore, students who take a class through either program and do not complete the course by either failing the course or dropping the course past the drop deadline will be required to reimburse the district for the cost of the class.
Important things to note:
Students can earn up to 18 total credits through this program. Any credits taken past the 18 credits, the cost per credit past the 18 credits is the student's/family's responsibility.
The school board will not pay for any course that is comparable to a course already offered within the high school curriculum, unless the student takes the comparable course first
Any course taken through one of these programs counts towards a student's GPA and will earn them one laude point per class.
To be considered for ECCP/SCN, you must complete the appropriate application for each program. Applications have strict deadlines, so please review the information below for the deadline that corresponds to the program and semester in which you plan to take classes.
Interested students should speak with their counselor to see if this would be a good fit for them and get any application materials.
Early College Credit Program (ECCP) Information
Early College Credit Program (ECCP) Information
The Early College Credit Program (ECCP) allows Wisconsin public and private high school students in grades 9-12 to take one or more courses at the University of Wisconsin System, a tribally controlled college, or a private, nonprofit institution of higher education for college credit. Students may take classes that are beyond the scope and sequence offered at their high school. The program opens the door to greater learning opportunities for students whoare considering a variety of careers, wishing to begin college early, or wanting to expand their coursework beyond what their high school is able to provide. Students are able to take classes during the Fall, Spring, and/or summer semesters; however, students are only allowed to accumulate 18 credits total. The cost per credit past the 18 credits is the students/families responsibility. In addition, ECCP classes are included in a student's cumulative GPA, and earn them one laude point per class.
How to Apply for ECCP
How to Apply for ECCP
Your high school counselor will be your guide—but here is what the general process looks like:
Talk to your high school counselor. Discuss how ECCP fits your goals and whether you meet the course prerequisites. Ask about timelines and required materials.
Request information from the UW university where you’d like to take classes.
Complete the ECCP application form and the SCN Baraboo School District agreement form.
Get the forms from your counselor.
Submit your form to your high school by the deadline.
Spring courses: Application due October 1
Summer courses: Application due February 1
Fall courses: Application due March 1
Apply to the UW university you want to attend. Follow their admission and course registration instructions.
Submit any required documentation, like your high school transcript or AP/IB exam scores.
Enroll and start learning!
Monitor your progress. It’s up to you, not your high school counselor, to make sure you are on a path to success.
Pro Tip: Connect with a Dual Enrollment Coordinator
Pro Tip: Connect with a Dual Enrollment Coordinator
Every UW university has someone who can answer questions and walk you through ECCP options. Reach out to a Dual Enrollment Coordinator to make sure you are on the right track.
Explore Early College Credit Opportunities at the UW Universities
Explore Early College Credit Opportunities at the UW Universities
Click on the name of the university where you are considering taking classes to be directed to its ECCP page. Each site is organized differently, but you will typically find admission requirements, a course catalog or recommended courses, and contact information for the dual enrollment coordinator.
Start College Now (SCN) Information
Start College Now (SCN) Information
The Start College Now Program allows Wisconsin Public and private high school students in grades 11 and 12 to take one or more courses at a technical college for high school and college credit. The program opens the door to greater learning opportunities for students who are considering a technical career, wishing to begin their career training early, and/or preparing to enter the world of work after high school. Students are able to take classes during the Fall and/or Spring Semesters. Per Baraboo School District policy, students are only allowed to accumulate 18 credits total. The cost per credit past the 18 credits is the student's/family's responsibility. In addition, ECCP classes are included in a student's cumulative GPA, and earn them one laude point per class.
How to Apply for SCN
How to Apply for SCN
Your high school counselor will be your guide—but here is what the general process looks like:
Talk to your high school counselor. Discuss how SCN fits your goals and whether you meet the course prerequisites. Ask about timelines and required materials.
Request information from the technical college where you’d like to take classes.
Madison Area Technical College is the area technical school that Baraboo High School works with the closest.
Complete the SCN application form and the SCN Baraboo School District agreement form. Get the forms from your counselor.
Submit your form to your high school by the deadline.
Spring courses: Application due October 1
Fall courses: Application due March 1
Apply to the technical college you want to attend. Follow their admission and course registration instructions.
Submit any required documentation, like your high school transcript or AP/IB exam scores.
Enroll and start learning!
Monitor your progress. It’s up to you, not your high school counselor, to make sure you are on a path to success.
Explore Start College Now Opportunities at Madison Area Technical College (MATC)
Explore Start College Now Opportunities at Madison Area Technical College (MATC)
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