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Dual Enrollment Program

Take advantage of our dual enrollment partnerships with high schools in Philadelphia and the tri-state area. Students who enroll in Widener courses earn both high school and college credit.

High School Programs
Dual Enrollment Program

Partnering With High Schools for Student Success

With the college admissions process more competitive than ever, students often need an edge to get accepted. That's why, in partnership with high schools in Philadelphia and the tri-state area, Widener offers an enriching dual enrollment program that gives students a competitive advantage. As students prepare for the rigors of college coursework, they reduce the overall cost of their college education.

What is Dual Enrollment?

Dual enrollment enables high-achieving high school students to enroll in college-level courses and receive both high school and college credit. Depending on the nature of the high school partnership, courses can be taught by high school faculty or a distinguished Widener professor. Courses may be offered at the partner high school or 100% online. These courses are significantly discounted, which offers high school students a cost-effective way to earn college credits before they step foot on a college campus.

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Benefits of Dual Enrollment

Expands course offerings available to high school students and improves their college readiness
Provides access to Widener professors and/or college-level curriculum materials
Provides a pathway to college for first-generation and disadvantaged students
Reduces students' college course load, which equips them to graduate early and enter the workforce sooner
Reduces the overall cost of a college education by enabling students to earn discounted credits in high school

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Requirements for Dual Enrollment Courses & Admission

High school partner must enroll 25 students in a course at the same time. Course offerings can be found on the College Courses for High School Students page
Students should be at the junior or senior class level
Students need a minimum high school GPA of 2.5
Students enrolled should be high-achieving, motivated, and responsible, with good time-management skills