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Opportunities for High School Students to Earn University Credit

Boise State Concurrent Enrollment

Boise State University’s Concurrent Enrollment Program provides Treasure Valley students with the opportunity to take college-level courses while still in high school.

Concurrent Enrollment Overview

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Video Transcript

What is concurrent enrollment? Boise State’s concurrent enrollment program allows you to earn college-level credits while in high school concurrent enrollment classes are offered at partnering high schools in the Treasure Valley and online with the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance or IDLA. Classes are taught by high school instructors using Boise State curriculum tests and grading scale to create a true university experience in the high school classroom the credits are recorded on a Boise State transcript and transferable to the college or university of your choice.

Who is eligible to participate? Students with cumulative high school GPA of 2.7 or higher can take concurrent enrollment classes, a 3.0 is recommended. A parent or guardian’s permission is required for students younger than 18 years old.

What are the benefits? Concurrent enrollment gives you a taste of what to expect before starting college it’s an affordable way for high school students to earn college credits get a head start on your degree and focus on other courses down the road you gain access to university resources including a student id card, the writing center, and access to the Albertson’s Library for online research. For eligible students attending public and charter schools the Fast Forward funding from the Idaho State Department of Education will cover the cost of concurrent enrollment courses. Students must complete the course registration with Boise State and apply for state funding through the advanced opportunities web portal.

Why Boise State? Boise State University is an innovative and energizing community where you can learn grow and prepare for your future. Boise State University is accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships which ensures college classes offered at the high school are equivalent to classes offered on campus.

What courses are offered? Concurrent enrollment courses are offered in a variety of subjects from economics to art and physics. Check out the course list at boisestate.edu/concurrentenrollment or visit your high school counseling office to see what courses are offered at your school. Online courses are also offered through Idaho Digital Learning Alliance.

How do I register? Register for concurrent enrollment courses online at boisestate.dualenroll.com step-by-step instructions and registration deadlines are available on our website at boisestate.edu/concurrentenrollment and in the concurrent enrollment student and parent brochure.

How has concurrent enrollment made an impact? Concurrent enrollment has helped prepare me for college because it’s given me the knowledge of what it’s like to be part of discussions in classrooms, what homework is like, and how all of that is different than a high school classroom. Concurrent enrollment classes was a little scary to me at first but it just gave me the confidence to go into college and know that those credits are there for me. The concurrent enrollment program through Boise State allowed me to get a jump start on my college education, save time and money, and allow me to get a feel for what a college class would be like while still in high school.

Start your college journey! Concurrent enrollment allows you to experience the rigor of college classes and gain confidence in your academic ability. Check out our website to start researching your next steps today. You can reach out to your high school counselor or our friendly concurrent enrollment staff at any time with questions. For more information visit our website at boisestate.edu/concurrentenrollment or call us at 208-426-3750