Cougar Scholars

Pulaski County High School, in collaboration with NRCC, is seeking to offer students the opportunity to earn all college credit hours needed for an associate’s degree upon high school graduation. This plan aligns with Governor Youngkin’s initiative that every Virginia high school graduate have a industry credential or an associate’s degree.

PCPS Pathway to an Associates 

Students will complete the degree requirements through courses currently offered through dual enrollment at PCHS, courses anticipated to be offered through dual enrollment at PCHS and a couple of courses which will need to be taken virtually through NRCC.

To take advantage of this opportunity, student need to be dual enrolled with NRCC. Click on the DUAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION  link from the PCHS Counseling Website:

1) complete the NRCC online application; 

2) submit a Parent Signature form (signed forms can be given to Career Coaches at PCHS or sent directly to NRCC)

3)     completed COUGAR SCHOLARS APPLICATION (being updated for 2026) and turn into the school counseling office by DATE TBD.  

Attention 9th and 10th grade students:

Want to learn more about earning an associate's degree from New River Community College while still in high school?  Join us on Friday, 2/14/25 in the Jeff McCoy Theater for an information session regarding the Cougar Scholars program.  

• 9th grade students will meet at 9:00 am - 9th graders will learn about this opportunity and what courses to take as 10th grade students to prepare for the Cougar Scholars program. SIGN UP HERE TO ATTEND! (update form for 2026)

• 10th grade students will meet at 9:30 am - 10th graders will learn about the program, course of study, and the application process.  SIGN UP HERE TO ATTEND! (update form for 2026)