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• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
• 3.0 cumulative UVU Associate Degree GPA
• 3.5 cumulative high school GPA
• Associate Degree completed by end of high school senior year
• Submit NCS application by February

Preparation for the ACT exam is highly important. A student’s high school GPA, together with an ACT composite score, will be deciding factors for both college admissions and academic scholarships. To get into your desired school, you should be taking this test seriously.

You should take the ACT at least once during your junior year. By the end of your junior year in either April or June, you should take it again. If needed, take it again in the fall of your senior year. The December ACT of your senior year is the last exam permitted for deciding admissions and scholarships at most Utah colleges and universities. Check with each college you wish to attend for both admission and scholarship deadlines, as well as GPA and ACT requirements for scholarships.

The ACT exam is a timed test, so practicing and learning test taking skills are important. For example, do not spend a lot of time on each question. Skip a question immediately if you do not know the answer. At the end when there is 5 minutes left, you will be able to go back and fill in bubbles with guesses. Also, if you read a question, and you don’t know the answer, but you are able to eliminate answers right away and you know the answer is between two choices, make a guess at that time. You have a 50-50 chance.

Here are some helpful websites with information and practice tests:

http://www.act.org/products/k-12-act-test/

www.numbertwo.com

www.utahfutures.org – You already have a login and password to this website. (See your high school counselor if you have forgotten what it is.) Click on My Portfolio at the top, then Practice Tests. This takes you into the Learning Express Library, then click on College Prep to find ACT practice tests.

http://www.uvu.edu/partnership/students/faqs.html —SCUP offers ACT prep for a cost. If students are really struggling with the ACT, this may be a good opportunity to take advantage of.

** Also, check with your school counselor for any ACT workshops or classes that your school might be offering.

The State Board of Education has designated the following stipulations:

High school students enrolled in Concurrent Enrollment and Distance Education programs may take only six classes or twenty college credit hours per semester or a total of thirty college credit hours per year.

A student who chooses to take more than twenty hours per semester must receive permission from UVU "University College." To facilitate this, the student may call 801-863-8733 or submit by fax 801-863-7060 the following information for review to Jan Christensen, of University College:

* Prior to submitting your request to exceed 20 credit hours, please schedule an appointment with an academic advisor at (801) 863-6931. 

1. Student name
2. High school name
3. Student UV ID number
4. Email Address
5. Copy of high school transcript
6. Current high school class schedule
7. Current UVU class schedule (with credit hours for each course indicated)
8. Title (prefix & number), CRN number, and credit hours of courses to be added
9. Letter of support for the credit overload from a parent, guardian, advisor, or school counselor

The decision will be forwarded to the Concurrent Enrollment office and subsequently email will be forwarded to the student.

• Good Standing
  • Student's most recent semester GPA and the cumulative GPA are 2.0 (C) or higher.
    
• Academic Warning
  
  • Student's most recent semester GPA is below 2.0 (C). A registration hold is activate. Complete Solution Step 1.
    
• Academic Probation
  
  • Student's cumulative and semester GPA is below 2.0 (C). A registration hold is activated. Complete Solution Steps 2 and 3.
    
• Continued Probation
  
  • Student's second consecutive semester and cumulative GPA fall below a 2.0 (C). A registration hold is activated. Complete Solution Steps 2, 3, and 4.
    
• Suspension
  
  • If a student's cumulative and semester GPA falls below a 2.0 (C) for the third semester, the student will be suspended from UVU. The student must submit a "Petition for Suspension Review" before he/she may be considered for re-admission. A copy of the petition can be found at uvu.edu/academicstandards .
    

Solution Steps

1. Complete the online Academic Warning Workshop. Print and complete both the worksheet and Academic Standards Contract (which you sign). Either fax or personally deliver the documents to the Concurrent Enrollment Academic Advisor or other UVU advisor in the Losee Center, Room 402. If you choose to fax the documents, please fax them to: (801) 863-8176.
2. Complete the online Academic Probation Workshop at www.uvu.edu/academicstandards. Or check the website for available dates and times for our on-campus workshops. Print and complete the 4 worksheets. You can ignore the 5th worksheet that deals with Financial Aid since you are still in high school.
3. After completing the worksheets from the Probation Workshop, the student must meet with the Concurrent Enrollment Advisor or a UVU Academic Standards Advisor in the Losee Center, Room 402. We encourage both the student and a parent to attend the meeting. (A phone conference can also be scheduled for the students who live out of area at 801-863-6931.)
4. Provide a midterm grade report to the Academic Standards Office in the Losee Center, Room 402. If you should have any questions, please call (801) 863-5325.

*As a UVU student, you have a number of ways to get FREE help with assignments and homework. Tutors for many UVU courses are available.

UVU Concurrent Enrollment - Withdrawal and Dropping Procedures ( See Deadlines )

*The policies outlined below were established by Paul Puzey, State Office of Education Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator

*Dates given for dropping courses are based on a formula given by Luann Smith, UVU Registrar

• Following is the policy for the assignment of grades for students who withdraw/drop from a Concurrent Enrollment class. The corresponding dates for each semester will be posted on the Concurrent Enrollment website. This information is provided for teachers, counselors, and site coordinators to advise students in selecting and changing class schedules.
• The State Board of Education has stated that all grades earned from classes taken concurrently on any high school campus--including Concurrent Enrollment, Distance Education, and High School Center classes--will be recorded on high school schedules and transcripts. Therefore, these grades will be considered for extra-curricular activities, scholarships, academic standing, etc. If a student elects to take a college class at the college campus and subsequently pays tuition, then the student may choose whether or not to submit the grade to the high school to be recorded on the high school transcript.
• The state will not fund a class retake. This applies to Concurrent Enrollment, Distance Education, and High School Center classes.
• If a student withdraws properly, by the determined deadline, the student will receive a "W" on the college transcript. If this is a Distance Education or High School Center class, no grade will show on the high school transcript. The student may then retake this course concurrently at no additional tuition charge.
• If a student does not withdraw properly, by the determined deadline, the student will receive a "UW" on the college transcript. The "UW" mark equals a 0.0 grade point. If this is a Distance Education or High School Center class, then a failing grade will show on the high school transcript. The student may not retake the class concurrently at the high school campus. The student may retake the class as an early college student at the college campus, paying full college tuition.
• A student who is enrolled and does not meet the passing grade requirement will receive an "E" on the college transcript. An "E" grade equals a 0.0 grade point. If this is a Distance Education or High School Center class, then an "F" will show on the high school transcript. The student may not retake the class concurrently at the high school campus. The student may retake the class as an early college student at the college campus, paying full college tuition.
• A 3.0 GPA is required for students to participate in Concurrent Enrollment; a 2.0 for CTE classes. A student must maintain a 2.0 GPA to be in good standing with UVU.
• Extra-curricular activities, high school graduation, scholarships, financial aid, and approval for certain courses/programs may be affected by poor grades.

Marks For Dropped Semester Classes

Days of Semester = days high school is in session

Marks For Dropped Year Classes

High School students are not allowed to repeat a Concurrent Enrollment course. The State will not pay for the course to be taken a second time. Courses may be retaken on-campus, but are subject to all tuition and student fees.                  

Missing Grade or Grade Change:

Any student who has reason to believe that a grade assigned in a specific course was not justified has the right to appeal that grade. Students should start by contacting their instructor to discuss how the grade was determined. If an error was made, Concurrent Enrollment instructors will contact the CE office with an official grade change request. To see the complete grade change policy, Click Here .

Missing Course:

Suggested Class Options to Take as a Sophomore if Prepared:
(Students should contact the receiving institution to determine HOW credits earned will be applied.)

• CTE courses in an area of interest
• Foreign language
  
• General Education (GE) courses available with a high school Concurrent Enrollment teacher (i.e. Advanced Photo, Geology, Astronomy, Psychology, Sociology, etc.) *We do not generally advise sophomores to take courses through Distance Education Concurrent Enrollment
  
• AP classes
  

**These are only suggested classes. For individual advisement it is important to make an appointment with a Concurrent Enrollment advisor.

Click Here to get registered for Concurrent Enrollment courses. (Sophomores need to complete the Sophomore Exception Application.)

Critical Information to Know if You Plan on Going into the Health Field:
Click Here to view a PDF of critical information to know if you plan on going into the health field.

Career Exploration:
Career exploration is a process that should begin during high school, if not before. It is an ongoing process that allows you to rethink and to reevaluate yourself and your career options. As you grow and develop, you will find different options that work for you. Below are some ways you can begin your career exploration.

• Use UtahFutures to take career tests and to research different careers. Your junior high and/or high school counselors should have already introduced you to this website. Continue to take the career assessments each year as your interests change. IMPORTANT: When you take the assessments, take them seriously. Your responses can easily skew the results.
  
• Informational interviews
  
• Job shadowing
  
• High school internships
  
• Volunteer work
  
• Visit UVU's Career Development Center for more help.

What is Wolverine Track and Why Should You be Using It?
Wolverine Track is a web-based tool which provides a clear and convenient method for UVU students, faculty & staff to track degree progress, prepare for registration, and plan for graduation. It is designed to aid and facilitate academic advising, but is not intended to replace face-to-face advising sessions.

Click Here to view the Wolverine Track website for FAQs, tutorials, and more.

*TIP: Wolverine Track does not work well with some internet browsers. If it doesn't work for you, try another browser.

Suggested Class Options to Take as a Junior if Prepared:
(Students should contact the receiving institution to determine HOW credits earned will be applied.)

• CTE courses in an area of career interest
• General Education (GE) courses, especially MAT 1010 or MATH 1050 (Both face to face and Distance Education Concurrent Enrollment offerings.) *Please note that ENGL 1010, ENGL 2010, and PHIL 205G are for seniors only
  
  • Please check your high school course listings for availability.
    
• AP classes

**These are only suggested classes. For individual advisement it is important to make an appointment with a Concurrent Enrollment advisor.

• Use UtahFutures to take career tests and to research different careers. Your junior high and/or high school counselors should have already introduced you to this website. Continue to take the career assessments each year as your interests change. IMPORTANT: When you take the assessments, take them seriously. Your responses can easily skew the results.
  
• Informational interviews
  
• Job shadowing
  
• High school internships
  
• Volunteer work
  
• Visit UVU's Career Development Center for more help

Suggested Class Options to Take as a Senior if Prepared:
(Students should contact the receiving institution to determine HOW credits earned will be applied.)

• CTE courses in an area of career interest
• General Education (GE) courses. (Both face to face and Distance Education Concurrent Enrollment offerings.) *It is highly encouraged that you take ENGL 1010 and MAT 1010 or MATH 1050.
  
  • Please check your high school course listings for availability.
• AP classes

**These are only suggested classes. For individual advisement it is important to make an appointment with a Concurrent Enrollment advisor.

• Use UtahFutures to take career tests and to research different careers. Your junior high and/or high school counselors should have already introduced you to this website. Continue to take the career assessments each year as your interests change. IMPORTANT: When you take the assessments, take them seriously. Your responses can easily skew the results.
  
• Informational interviews
  
• Job shadowing
  
• High school internships
  
• Volunteer work
  
• Visit UVU's Career Development Center for more help.

                  Completing an Associates While in High School... Great Opportunity, but is it Right for You?

High School Concurrent Enrollment courses are tuition-free and a great opportunity for many students; however, they are not a good fit for everyone. All courses completed are placed on a permanent college transcript and cannot be taken lightly. Although a sibling or neighbor was able to get an associate degree while in high school, this may not mean that it is also right for you. Understand your own abilities and limitations. Some things to consider…

1. Keep Up-to-Date with Changes/Deadlines for New Century Scholarship: http://www.higheredutah.org/scholarship_info/new-century-scholarship/

2. Understand Other Factors Involved in Pursuing an Associate Degree:

• Due to the rigorous course work and additional workload required to receive both a high school diploma and an Associate Degree, you may miss out on normal high school activities and other social functions. It may be hard to juggle high school activities, sports, a job, etc. For some, it can be a major adjustment. Free time and social time will often need to be exchanged for study time.

• Some classes required for an Associate Degree may deal with mature and sensitive issues. They may include class discussions that are uncomfortable for you. These classes cannot be waived.

• By graduating with an Associate Degree as a high school senior, you will enter college with the credits of a junior, possibly making not only your class schedule but also social opportunities different from your freshman friends.

• It is important to have a clear idea of what Bachelor Degree you will pursue. The New Century Scholarship will only be of financial assistance for the equivalent of 4 semesters and unless you have taken classes applicable to your bachelor program as part of your electives, you will need more than sixty credits to finish your Bachelor Degree.

• In order to complete the associate degree, some classes may need to be taken through other means during the school year or summer.  You are responsible to pay tuition for any on-campus, Internet, or TV courses taken through UVU or any other college.

Other ways for receiving college credit other than through Concurrent Enrollment:

• Advanced Placement Testing ( http://www.uvu.edu/transfer/students/apcredit.html )
• Distance Education TV or Internet courses ( http://www.uvu.edu/de )
• On-campus classes (Orem campus or other satellite campuses)
• CLEP testing ( http://www.uvu.edu/transfer/students/clepcredit.html )
• On-line or independent study courses from other colleges or universities i.e. BYU Independent Study

3. Create an Academic Plan:
You will need to meet with both your high school counselor and the High School Concurrent Enrollment Academic Advisor. Careful planning will be required to meet both high school and college graduation requirements.

4. Understand the Importance of your High School Grade Point Average:
If your GPA starts to decline due to taking college courses, then pursuing a college degree while in high school may not be right for you. High school GPA is important for consideration in scholarships and admission purpose for most colleges.

5. Notice Prerequisites:
Some classes must be taken in sequence or require test scores. This is outlined on our website under the Student tab.

Degree Requirements

• General Associate degree: University Studies, Associate of Arts/Science
• Specific degree requirements: UVU Course Catalog
• List of majors and degrees:  Majors and Degrees