FAQs, and answers, about High School Concurrent Enrollment
- How do I apply and register?
After you have read and understand this document, return to the "Student" page on the Concurrent Enrollment website and select "Registration". - Are there prerequisites for Concurrent Enrollment?
A 3.0 GPA is the pre-requisite for Concurrent Enrollment classes. A 2.0 GPA is acceptable for Career Technology Education Concurrent Enrollment classes. These requirements should be checked and monitored by high school personnel. English and math courses have additional requirements. These prerequisites must be submitted to the Concurrent Enrollment office by the semester deadlines posted on the website. English: Students must be seniors. Students must have a 3.0 GPA in 10th and 11th grade English classes. Students must also have an English ACT score of 19 and a Reading ACT score of 19. Students may substitute these scores with a UVU Compass Assessment test score that shows the course is proper placement. Math: Math 1050 students must have a Math ACT score of 23 or higher or a grade of C or higher from a Math 1010 course. Students may substitute this ACT score with a UVU Assessment test score that shows the course is proper placement. Check with your Concurrent Enrollment coordinator for information about and practice materials for taking the UVU Assessment tests. - How do I check my progress and grades?
This is a high school course with a high school teacher approved to grant UVU credit, so your attendance and progress will be recorded on your school's progress/grading system; however, the grade you receive for high school and the grade you receive for UVU may be different. It is important to check your progress and grades frequently throughout the semester. As with all classes, you are responsible to be in class, on time, and prepared each day. At the end of each term, your teacher submits a grade to your high school. At the end of the YEAR, your teacher submits a grade to UVU. This grade is permanent on your college transcript. Nothing will be mailed home, so check the submitted grade for accuracy. Check your grade on UV Link through the "Check Grades" portion of the "Student" page on the Concurrent Enrollment website. If a grade is not showing online, or if it is incorrect, contact your Concurrent Enrollment teacher. - What kind of credit am I earning? Where does it apply? How is it helping me?
This varies from class to class. Look at the high school course catalog, the UVU course catalog online, or the posted schedules at your high school. These should list each high school and college course and what high school and college credit each provides. If you have questions about how this applies to high school graduation, contact your high school counselor. If you have questions about how this applies to a college associate's degree, contact UVU Academic Advising at 863-8425. Credit is awarded through UVU. Classes transfer to state colleges throughout Utah, to BYU, and to some other private colleges and universities. It is wise to check with the receiving institution as to how the credit will be applied. To access information from the Transfer Services Office, please return to the "Student" page and select "Transfer Credit." - What happens if I do poorly in a college class? If you realize that you cannot succeed in a particular class, the first step is to contact your teacher and your high school counselor. If it is determined that it is best to drop the course, talk with your Concurrent Enrollment coordinator. The coordinator will inform you of deadlines and proper drop procedures. If you properly drop a class before the deadline, it will show a "W" on your transcript, which means official withdrawal. If it is past the drop deadline and/or you do not properly drop the class online, you will receive a "UW", which means unofficial withdrawal and is equal to a failing grade. A "W" grade can be replaced by retaking the course in a subsequent semester. You must maintain a 2.0 GPA to be in good standing with UVU. If your GPA drops below a 2.0, you must complete and submit the online "Academic Standards Workshop" on the "Student" page. Extra-curricular eligibility, high school graduation, scholarships, financial aid, and approval for certain courses/programs may be affected by poor grades.
- Who do I contact if I have questions?
Each high school has an assigned Concurrent Enrollment coordinator. If you do not know who that is, ask the high school main office personnel or your counselor for that information. You may also contact the UVU Concurrent Enrollment offices at 863-8376 or check on our website. - What benefits do I have? Because you are a Concurrent Enrollment student, you may get an activity card at Campus Connection located in the Student Center at UVU. This allows you to use the labs, use the library, access athletic facilities, and attend school activities. Along with an activity card, you will receive a bus card which allows you to use UTA and TRAX free of charge. As a Concurrent Enrollment student, you may also join and participate in UVU student clubs.
- Where do I get other information about UVU? A lot of interesting and helpful information is on the UVU web page, www.uvsc.edu. This will give you many options to explore UVU. You are also invited to visit the college campus. Contact the High School to College Orientation Office at 863-8811 for more information.
We welcome you to Concurrent Enrollment! We want you to be successful in this program. Please set high goals for yourself and be consistent and honest in your efforts. If difficulties arise, contact your Concurrent Enrollment coordinator and/or your high school counselor. We are here to help you. Have a great year!
