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.
With the college admissions process more competitive than ever, students often need an edge to get admitted. 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 andcollege 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.
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
Requirements for Dual Enrollment Courses & Admission
High School partners are strongly encouraged to enroll at least 8 - 25 students in the same semester. 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
Discounted Dual Enrollment Course Tuition
Tuition for dual enrollment courses costs $200 per student, which allows students to earn college credits at a deeply discounted rate.
Enrolling in an Upcoming Term
Dual Enrollment Course Offerings
Check the current course offerings by term for the dual enrollment program.
