• -   Applicants should be local high school students who have completed their sophomore or junior year with a minimum of a 3.3 (B+) grade point average.
• -   Students may take one course each term – Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II – until they graduate from high school.
• -   Students may enroll for a maximum of 3 credits per session. Individual exceptions may be made if GPA/SAT scores substantiate the request.
• -   Registrations will be processed on a space available basis. Students will be responsible for tuition and applicable fees.
• -   Successfully completed courses (C or better) are given University of Scranton credit, typically 3 credits per course, and are accepted toward a degree at The University of Scranton.
• -   Courses may be taken for credit at a special tuition rate of $175 per credit (more than 80% off the regular tuition rate).

In order to apply for the High School Scholars Program, students must submit:

• -     An online application: Click here to apply
• -     Official high school transcript
• -     Recommendation from your high school guidance counselor
•       (recommendation requested within application)
• -     PSAT/SAT scores (may be requested in some cases)

Please note: Students enrolled in the High School Scholars Program for the Fall or Spring terms must update their High School Scholars applications with a new transcript and registration form to be able to register for High School Scholars classes in the summer term.

Upcoming Term Dates:
Summer I 2020: June 1 - June 26
Summer II 2020: July 6 - July 31
Fall 2020: August 31 - December 19
Spring 2021: January 27 - May 21

Courses available are tentative, and are typically freshman-level courses. The current University of Scranton online catalog includes details regarding curricular requirements for University of Scranton degree programs and should be referenced to see how courses would apply toward a student's anticipated major. The courses offered during the High School Scholars program generally transfer to other regionally accredited colleges and universities; however, The University of Scranton cannot guarantee transferability. The University of Scranton also reserves the right to cancel any class at any time.

You can do a course search to check the availability of classes, but please note that not all courses listed are available for High School Scholars students. If you have any questions about which courses are available to take, please contact Ariel Van Dam at (570) 941-4626 or email ariel.vandam@scranton.edu.