Get a Head Start on Your College Degree
High school students have several options to earn college credit that may transfer to ºÚÁÏ¿Æ Polytechnic and count toward your degree. These opportunities can help you graduate faster, save money, and experience college-level coursework early.
ºÚÁÏ¿Æ Polytechnic accepts credit from Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Project Lead The Way (PLTW), and actual college courses completed through programs like the Early College Credit Program, Start College Now, or dual enrollment offerings.
High School College Credit Programs
Use the options below to explore how each program works and how credits may transfer to ºÚÁÏ¿Æ Polytechnic.
ºÚÁÏ¿Æ Polytechnic awards course exemptions and college credit for qualifying scores through the College Board Advancement Placement (AP) Program. Credit is awarded for exam grades of 3, 4 or 5.
Review the to see how AP credit will be awarded.
To earn AP credit, students must have their official AP grade report sent directly to the Admissions Office from the College Board. For more information on grade reporting services, visit the . ºÚÁÏ¿Æ’s AP code is 1740.
Students who take college courses prior to high school graduation will receive advanced creditÌýas long as the credit is:
- Transferable
- Earned at an Accredited College
- Listed on an Official Transcript (Generated by the Credit-Granting University)
To be awarded credit at ºÚÁÏ¿Æ, enrolling students must have their official college-level transcript(s) sent directly to ºÚÁÏ¿Æ Undergraduate Admissions as the recipient.
| By Mail | Electronically |
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| Admissions Office ºÚÁÏ¿Æ 212 Sorensen Hall 121 10th Ave E Menomonie, WIÌý 54751 | Must be submitted directly to ºÚÁÏ¿Æ Polytechnic Undergraduate Admissions from the institution. We cannot accept faxed or emailed transcripts.Ìý If prompted for an email, please send your transcript to admissions@uwstout.edu. |
Students taking courses in which they may ultimately earn college credit may consult ´Ç°ùÌýÌýdirectly to determine exactly how credit may be awarded. For specific questions contact the Transfer Team at transfer@uwstout.edu.
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ºÚÁÏ¿Æ Polytechnic awards advanced standing credits for scores of 4–7 on the International Baccalaureate (IB) higher-level and subsidiary-level exams.
Review the to see how credit will be awarded.
IB transcripts must be sent directly to the Admissions Office from the .
Secondary school students who successfully complete Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses may apply for transcripted college credit from ºÚÁÏ¿Æ Polytechnic.
Interested in taking courses at ºÚÁÏ¿Æ Polytechnic while you're still in high school?
If you're planning to earn college credit directly through ºÚÁÏ¿Æ Polytechnic, whether through the Early College Credit Program (ECCP), High School Special, or other dual enrollment options, visit our How to Apply as a Non-Degree-Seeking Student page for application steps and eligibility details.
Already graduated or looking for credit beyond high school?
If you have work experience, military training, or other prior learning outside of a traditional classroom, you may be able to earn credit through ºÚÁÏ¿Æ Polytechnic’s credit for prior learning options.