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Other College Preparation Opportunities

In addition to distance learning, Indiana colleges and universities offer a variety of programs to help high school students acquire college credits or prepare for college. Also, check the institutional profiles for other details and contact information regarding opportunities for high school students.

The Advance College Project at Indiana University (ACP)

The Advance College Project (ACP) at Indiana University provides both high school and college credit (concurrent enrollment), and therefore, allow students to fulfill requirements for high school graduation and requirements for college admission while beginning a college transcript. The courses are designed for wide range of students, typically juniors and seniors who have a solid academic history and have interests that would benefit from acquiring college credit prior to high school graduation.

The Collegiate Connection

The Collegiate Connection at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne provides numerous Concurrent classes for students in northeastern Indiana. No application fee is required, and applications are accepted until mid-August (however, classes fill early, so selection may be limited if you wait until the last minute). Some financial aid is available to eligible students.

El Puente Project

El Puente is a project of the Center for Urban and Multicultural Education (CUME) in the School of Education at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. It is a bilingual online resource for mobilizing and empowering Latino/a youth to achieve their goals through learning, leadership, and service. El Puente creates links to knowledge, opportunity, and resources, especially in Indiana.

The Indiana State University College Challenge

The ISU College Challenge provides Concurrent opportunities for high-school students at their local schools with reduced tuition rates. More than fifteen high schools in western Indiana partner with ISU in making these advanced courses available to fit within the student's class schedule.

Indiana University High School

Indiana University High School (IUHS) is a high school diploma that you can complete entirely through distance education. Indiana University High School features distance education courses from Continuing Studies' award-winning Independent Study Program.

Indiana University Precollege Summer Programs

Indiana University at Bloomington (IUB) offers junior high and high school students opportunities to pursue interests through noncredit oncampus workshops, institutes, and clinics. In addition to concentrated study, students are involved in cultural and recreational activities that help them capture the spirit of the college atmosphere. Programs include the High School Journalism Institute, College Audition Preparation, and the Honors Program in Foreign Languages.

IUPUI Special Programs for Academic Nurturing (SPAN)

The Special Programs for Academic Nurturing (SPAN) Division of the Honors Program at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) allows high-school students to take college courses on campus alongside college students. SPAN helps motivated students get a head start on their college education or to take courses that are not offered at their high schools. There are two levels of entry into SPAN: the Running Start Program (also open to freshman and sophomores) and the Upperclass Program. Acceptance is based upon the number of years completed in high school and academic success.

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana Dual Enrollment

Under a high school-based dual enrollment agreement, students in central Indiana can enroll simultaneously as a "courses only" student at Ivy Tech State College Region 8 and as a regular student at their high school, earning college and high school credits simultaneously. Several other Ivy Tech regions (particularly Kokomo and Terre Haute) are planning to expand their programs, so many opportunities are likely to be available throughout the state.

Project EXCEL

Project EXCEL is Vincennes University's concurrent enrollment program available to high schools throughout the State of Indiana. Using approved high school instructors, students take college courses during the high school day for a nominal per-credit hour fee. A wide range of courses are available to qualified high school students. A limited number of Project EXCEL courses are available via distance education.

Purdue University Gifted and Talented Research Institute Summer Programs

The Purdue University School of Education offers a series of programs for students in grades 9-12. Each year, from July 1-14, students may engage in week-long noncredit enrichment opportunities including Introduction to Environmental Engineering, Electronic Commerce, and Controversial Issues in Psychology.

USI College Achievement Program

The College Achievement Program (CAP) is a cooperative program between the University of Southern Indiana (USI) and participating high schools that allows highly motivated high school juniors and seniors to take college courses at their own high schools at reduced tuition rates. CAP courses are taught by select high school faculty trained by USI faculty.