Early College Credit Program

High school students in grades 9 through 12 can take classes at a four-year college through the Early College Credit Program (ECCP).  Students may earn college and high school credit through the program.

Under ECCP, the costs of the courses are shared among the IHE, the school district or private school, the state, and in some cases the student’s family.

The Board of Education will limit the credits for which the district will pay at institutions of higher education under the ECCP to 18 credits per student.

MASD Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester - Applications must be submitted by June 1
Spring Semester - Applications must be submitted by December 15

Applications to take courses already offered at Mukwonago High School will be not approved.  If a pupil received a failing grade or fails to complete an ECCP course, the student/family will be responsible for reimbursing the district.

Transportation is the responsibility of the parent/guardian and student. State reimbursement may be available through direct application by the parent/guardian or student to the Department of Public Instruction.

More information may be found on the following websites:

Early College Credit Program State Statute 
DPI ECCP Website
DPI ECCP FAQ

EECP applications and other resources can be found at the ECCP links below. Students need to complete the ECCP Participation Form for either the UW System or Private, nonprofit institution found at the websites below and turn it into your counselor or to the district office.

UW System Schools:  UW Early College Credit Program Information Page

Private, nonprofit institution of higher education: Private, Nonprofit Institution of Higher Education ECCP Program Information

Start College Now

High school students in grades 11 through 12 can take classes at Wisconsin’s technical colleges through the Start College Now (SCN) program.  Students may earn college and high school credit through the program.

Under SCN, the costs of the courses are shared among the IHE, the school district or private school, the state, and in some cases the student’s family.

The Board of Education will limit the credits for which the district will pay at institutions of higher education under the SCN program to 18 credits per student.

MASD Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester - Applications must be submitted by June 1
Spring Semester - Applications must be submitted by December 15

Applications to take courses already offered at Mukwonago High School will be not approved.  If a pupil received a failing grade or fails to complete an SCN course, the student/family will be responsible for reimbursing the district.  If the student/family fails to provide reimbursement for the dropped or failed courses(s) the student will no longer be eligible for participation in the Start College Now program.

Transportation is the responsibility of the parent/guardian and student. State reimbursement may be available through direct application by the parent/guardian or student to the Department of Public Instruction.

For more information on the Wisconsin Technical College System’s Start College Now, visit this link.  The link includes program information, application instructions, and the program application.

State Statute Info
DPI Start College Now Website
Start College Now FAQ

Feel free to contact Ann Westrich with questions via email at ann.westrich@wtcsystem.edu or feel free to contact the Career Prep Coordinator at WCTC, Nathan Zorn, at 262/691-5557 or via email at nzorn1@wctc.edu.

Part Time Open Enrollment

High school students in grades 9 through 12 may attend public school in a nonresident school district for the purpose of taking a course offered by the nonresident school district through the Part Time Open Enrollment Program. A student may attend no more than 2 courses at any time in nonresident school districts.

Under Part-Time Open Enrollment, the costs of courses are paid by the resident school district.  The parent is responsible for transporting the pupil to and from the course in the nonresident school district. The parent may apply to the Department of Public Instruction for a prorated reimbursement of the actual transportation costs.

MASD Application Deadlines:
No later than six weeks before the scheduled start of the course.

The nonresident school district may deny a pupil’s application only for the following reasons: Space is not available in the course. The pupil is not in the high school grades. The pupil does not meet the nonresident school district’s criteria for being admitted to the course

The resident school district may deny a pupil’s application only for the following reasons: The cost of the course creates an undue financial burden on the resident school district. The course conflicts with the individualized education program (IEP) for a pupil who needs special education.

More information may be found on the following websites:

DPI Part-time Open Enrollment Webpage
DPI Part-time Open Enrollment Application
Informational Brochure
Wis. Stat. 118.52

If you have any questions, please contact DPI at 888-245-2732 or openenrollment@dpi.wi.gov.

Other Dual Enrollment Opportunities

Technical College Courses through Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC)

Students at Mukwonago High School can earn credit toward their high school diploma and credit for college through articulation agreements the district has with WCTC. These courses help students save both time and tuition costs. Transcripted credit (TC) allows students to earn the same grade they earn in the high school course in the college course. Advanced standing agreements allow students to bypass entry level course-work that has already been completed in high school. Credit for Prior Learning is offered to students who pass a proficiency exam, demonstration, or portfolio evaluation upon enrollment at WCTC.

Dual-Enrollment through University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

College Speech and Communication is offered as a college-level, dual-enrollment class through the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. If the course is successfully completed (generally a B- or better) the student will earn a transcript from UW-Green Bay with transferable credit to the college they attend. The majority of colleges and universities will accept these credits, although a few private institutions may not. Students are responsible for the tuition fee for the dual enrollment course.

German V and Spanish V are also offered as a college-level, dual-enrollment class through the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. If the course is successfully completed (generally a B- or better) the student will earn a transcript from UW-Green Bay with 11-14 credits of transferable credit to the college they attend. The majority of colleges and universities will accept these credits, although a few private institutions may not. Students are responsible for the tuition fee for the dual enrollment course.

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

AP Courses are available to students interested in taking college level courses while enrolled in high school. Students who participate in Advanced Placement courses should have superior grades in prerequisite courses, interest level in the subject, a high degree of self-motivation, and the ability to learn independently. After completing the course, students can elect to take an advanced placement exam and earn college credit based on his/her score.