EARN COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AT THE SAME TIME!
5 REASONS TO CHOOSE DUAL CREDIT 1. It Saves You Money: College credits cost, on average, about $600/credit. That adds up quickly! You can lower your tuition by taking classes and earning college credit in high school. 2. It Saves You Time: Earning credits early can go a long way toward completing a bachelor’s degree in four years or less or even graduating high school with a full associate degree. 3. You Can Transfer Credits: Many CVTC credits transfer to Universities of Wisconsin, including UW-Eau Claire, UW-River Falls, and UW-Stout. 4. You’re More Prepared: You’ll have access to CVTC services, including Academic Support, Diversity Resources, Technology Support, and Academic Advisors. 89% of students were successful in dual credit courses. 5. You Can Explore Careers: There are 75+ different transcripted credit courses and 15+ high school academies, ensuring a wide range of options for your educational journey.
CVTC awarded 28,799 college credits to high school students, representing a tuition cost savings of $4,210,348 for families.
CVTC partnered with 61 high schools to offer dual credit opportunities.
CREDITS EARNED BY DUAL CREDIT TYPE 18,495
LIZZY - HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY STUDENT I was seventeen and entering my senior year of high school when I applied to the Emergency Medical Technician program through CVTC. This free, year-long program required some sacrifice of my time, but it led to many opportunities. Since graduating high school with my EMT degree, I have had the chance to work in Memory Care & Hospice, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine, and Public Health. These experiences pushed me to develop my personal and professional identity outside of ongoing education and continue to support me as I navigate medical school today.
BROOKE - PARENT OF A DUAL CREDIT STUDENT My daughter joined the college transfer academy in her senior year and earned a full year of college credit. This experience not only provided college credits but also prepared her for the rigors of college, making her transition smoother. We appreciate the partnership between the school district and CVTC. I highly recommend this program for students considering a four-year university. The education was exceptional, and the chance to spend senior year as a college student is invaluable.
2023-24 FAST FACTS 5,642 high school students earned college credit from CVTC.
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PAUL - DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR CVTC’s partnership has provided our students with various opportunities, from “test driving” programs to see if they genuinely meet the student’s career interests to completing an associate degree in their field of choice. Dual credit has allowed students to complete college much quicker and save money. This year, we had 35 seniors graduate with 1,073 college credits from CVTC. That’s an average of over 30 credits per student! A parent stopped in last week and thanked the district for saving their child over $21,000 in tuition alone!
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