HIGH SCHOOL FAST TRACK

The High School Fast Track Program allows students to enroll in college-level courses while still in high school, accepting the same rigors as all other SRU degree-seeking students.

High school students can earn regular college credits that will be applied to his or her Slippery Rock University official transcript if he or she has enrolled at SRU. All Fast Track credits meet SRU's curriculum requirements for degree completion - this means you'll be ahead of your classmates when you begin your first-year studies!

In addition, all Fast Track credits meet Slippery Rock University's academic curriculum requirements for degree completion. If the student decides to attend another university, most of the Fast Track credits may be transferred to that institution after enrollment has occurred.

If you have questions, please contact Undergraduate Admissions directly at asktherock@sru.edu or 724.738.2015 and identify yourself as a High School Fast Track applicant.

Program Specifics and Admission Criteria

High School Fast Track applicants will be judged on a case-by-case basis, with the final determination being made with attention to the student's ability to undertake college-level coursework.

To be eligible to apply for the Fast Track Admissions Program a student must:

• Have completed grade 10 in high school.

• Rank in upper 1/3 of high school class.

• Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 for academic college preparatory courses taken in grades 9-10.

Admission eligibility is based on:

• The student's official high school transcript

• School counselor and principal recommendation letters

Please note that High School Fast Track students:

• Are not eligible for federal financial aid

• Are not eligible for campus housing

• Must supply their own transportation

• Will be expected to meet all college-level requirements and assignments, including attendance

• Will receive an official grade report at the end of each participating semester

 Additional Important Notes:

• The application and application materials must be received by the Office of Admission five working days prior to the first day of classes.
  
  

• SRU Fast Track students are limited to a maximum of two courses per semester and may enroll for approved courses only during the fall, spring, and summer semesters at Slippery Rock University.
  
  

• Fast Track coursework is not intended to satisfy high school curriculum requirements.
  
  

• Students interested in continuing their Fast Track enrollment for subsequent semesters will need to reapply for admission and will register for classes on a space-available basis during the advisement period designated for "special" students.

Course Selection

While there are no specific courses assigned to the Fast Track Program, students are urged to consider courses offered by departments such as Art, Computer Science, English, History, Modern Languages and Cultures, Music and Theatre.

Previous Fast Track students have enjoyed the following undergraduate liberal studies (general education) classes at The Rock:

• Art 107: Basic Studio Photography

• English 101: College Writing 1

• Computer Science 110: Computer Concepts

• Math 120: Intermediate Algebra

• Music 101: Exploring Music

• Music 127: Orientation To Music Therapy (2 Credits)

• Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work 105: Human Diversity

• Theatre 131: Fundamentals Of Acting

If you have questions about the availability of coursework, please note:

• Students should contact Exploratory Studies and Academic Progress at exploratory.studies@sru.edu or 724.738.2012 and identify yourself as a High School Fast Track student.

• You are able to review complete course information is available on the Master Course Schedule. If coursework is not showing for the semester you’re interested in attending, this means the course schedule has not yet been released for that particular semester.