Why wait to start your college adventure? At Marian University, motivated high school students can get a jump on their degree—saving both time and money—by earning college credit before they even graduate. Whether through our Early College Credit Program or Dual Enrollment at a partner high school, you’ll experience college-level learning early and get closer to your goals faster. Marian accepts up to 90 total credits from all sources combined, giving you a flexible and rewarding path to your undergraduate degree.

You may earn college credit while still in high school by taking classes at Marian University through our Early College Credit Program or by taking classes at one of Marian’s partner high schools, through Dual Enrollment.

Any high school student who meets certain academic requirements may take post-secondary courses at Marian University through Wisconsin’s Early College Credit Program (ECCP). Approved coursework grants credit toward the requirement for high school graduation and fulfills college credit providing an opportunity to begin college coursework early. Information and forms may be obtained from all high school guidance or career offices. For further information, contact Marian’s Office of the Registrar: registraroffice@marianuniversity.edu

How it works:

Get information and forms from your high school guidance counselor or career offices about ECCP courses offered at Marian University. Enroll in and complete those courses at Marian University.

Submit your official transcript from your high school to your admission counselor at Marian University.

How it works:

Ask your high school guidance counselor if your high school partners with Marian University on UCC. The high school starts the process of selecting potential students by screening the applicants for the UCC Program.

To be eligible for acceptance, students must meet the following criteria: Have taken the appropriate prerequisite course(s), where applicable, and have achieved a grade point average of “B” within the appropriate discipline. The applicant also must rank in the top 25% of their class OR be earning a GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, OR Score in the top 25% of the most recent standardized test (PSAT or ACT)

Final approval to participate in the program will be granted jointly by the high school and the university, with the high school initially determining eligibility. No formal application process through the Marian University Admissions Office is required for the UCC program.

Tuition for all UCC courses is $99 per credit and will be billed directly to each student’s home address. Any financial questions should be directed to the university’s Business Office at 920-923-8520.

Students wishing to continue at Marian as degree-seeking students are required to submit an application and follow any other steps for enrollment as a First-year Freshman.