Frequently Asked Questions   

What is required of me as an TREP Scholar?                                                                                                                                                                                        

• Be an engaged learner...this is your future career you're working on!  

• Enroll in classes identified within the Educator Pathway Coursework

• Maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher

• Attend required events & support programming 

• Openly communicate and work cooperatively with your TREP Advisor

Can I take online classes? 

• Full time students can take up to 2 online classes and part-time students can take 1 

• All online classes must be approved by APS Staff.  Online science & math classes are typically NOT approved

• Online classes do not have live instruction or established meeting times

Do I have to complete both years of TREP at the same college? 

• Currently, APS is offering TREP at MSU Denver and Community College of Aurora.  Students can move between these two institutions during their participation in TREP.  

Can I work while a TREP student? 

• Attending college classes full-time is equivalent to a full-time job. It is not impossible to attend school full-time and work however, studies find that full-time students do best when they work 8-15 hours a week. We agree with the studies!

Do I get to graduate with my high school class? 

• Yes! You worked hard these past four years so we sure hope you will participate in your class graduation festivities.

When do I get my diploma? 

• While you are encouraged to participate in all graduation activities, you will not technically graduate and receive your diploma until you complete your TREP participation.

What if I don’t pass a class? 

• If you are going to class, submitting all assignments, and maintaining communication with your instructors and advisor, this should not be an issue. 

• If you receive an F or withdraw from a class, you may be removed from the TREP program but we'll process that together and figure out what makes sense for you moving forward.  

If participating in the MSU Denver program do I have to live on campus? 

• MSU does not have an on-campus living requirement. As a student you will receive a RTD/Light rail pass and we encourage you to use it to commute to and from campus.

Additional TREP information can be found HERE on the Colorado Department of Education site.