This Frequently Asked Questions page is designed to provide information about the WWUHS program to high school students and families interested in learning more about the WWUHS program.
What is College in the High School?
College in the High School is one of the Dual-Credit programs offered to secondary students in Washington State to obtain credit through completion of college-level coursework. Eligible students are given the opportunity to earn high school credit, which is awarded by a district, charter school, or tribal compact school, and college credit awarded by WWU.
What is the Difference Between College in the High School and Running Start?
College in the High School is taught on a high school campus by an eligible high school teacher. Running Start is taught on a college campus by a college faculty member.
Who Teaches College in the High School (CHS) Courses?
CHS courses must be taught by teachers meeting faculty appointment criteria established by the appropriate university department.
What is the typical workload for College in the High School?
High School teachers are trained and supported by WWU faculty coordinators on course curriculum, assessment criteria, course philosophy and CHS administrative requirements. Workload will depend on several factors such as the existing curricular alignment of the high-school curriculum with the WWU class. Faculty coordinators should expect to visit with the high school teacher during the year, or engage virtually, to see how the curriculum has been implemented. Faculty may also participate in an end of year debriefing or professional development program with the instructors.
Are College in the High School courses transcribed by the offering college?
Yes. A student’s college transcript is created when the student registers for the WWU course. WWU credit and grades for the CHS course will be included on the student’s permanent college transcript and applied to the student’s grade point average.
What if a student enrolls in a course but wants to stop because they received a poor grade on their midterm?
College in the High School students are expected to follow the “drop” policies and deadlines of WWU as well as their own high school’s drop policy.
