College in High School
Students enrolled at Greenville High School will have the
opportunity to earn college credits during the regular school day
through the University of Pittsburgh and Seton Hill University
"College in High School" programs. CHS courses are taught by
Greenville High School teachers who have been approved as adjunct
faculty members at these respective institutions. Ultimately,
students will have the opportunity to earn college credits at a
fraction of the cost, experience university-level coursework, and
graduate from Greenville HS with a jumpstart into higher
education. Below you will find information organized in
Question and Answer format about CHS.
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Q&A
Q.
Why would I want to take college classes as a high school
student?
A.
Taking college classes in high school has many positive
aspects.
1. You can earn credits that are usually transferrable to many
colleges and universities across the country.
2. You will gain academic confidence taking university-level
coursework.
3. You will save money - CHS courses cost substantially less
than courses taken on campus as a traditionally enrolled
student.
Q.
How long has College in High School been around?
A.
CHS is new to Northern Mercer County; however, it has been a
staple in the greater Allegheny County area for 30 years. During
this time, thousands of students have benefited from this unique
educational advancement opportunity.
Q.
How much do CHS courses cost?
A.
Seton Hill University courses (3 and 4 credits) are $225
University of Pittsburgh courses (3 and 4 credits) are $245
(except for Chemistry which is $320)
Thiel College courses (3 credits) are $280
· These are the cost per course, not per credit.
· Tuition is not due until the September deadline.
· Tuition is not required, nor is it accepted, during any
point other than the early fall after your teacher has reviewed the
parameters of the CHS program.
Q.
What is my status as a student if I take a college in high
school course?
A.
Your status as a full-time student at Greenville High School
will not change. Upon enrolling in a CHS course, you will become a
part-time, non-matriculated student at the University of Pittsburgh
and/or Seton Hill University. All university policies, such as
course withdrawals, will be handled according to the institution's
guidelines.
Q.
Do I have to enroll for college credit if I want to take a
course that offers CHS credit?
A.
No. You are permitted to take any CHS accredited course for
Greenville High School credit regardless of your intentions of
taking advantage of the credit bearing opportunities of CHS.
Q.
Do I need to take other classes before I can take CHS
courses?
A.
You must fulfill all expressed prerequisite courses in order to
participate in a CHS course. Prerequisites are listed in the Course
of Study (posted on the Greenville High School website and
available for review in the guidance office).
Q.
How do I sign up for CHS courses?
A.
First you enroll for CHS courses during the spring registration
window, just like you do for your other courses. Then in the first
few weeks of school, your high school teacher will give you the
application materials to register for CHS. You must submit your
application by your teacher's deadline sometime in
mid-September.
Q.
How are CHS courses graded?
A.
CHS courses are graded according to university expectations,
which will include university approved and/or university mandated
assignments and exams. With few exceptions, CHS courses include a
comprehensive final examination that is approved by the university.
Check with specific CHS teachers for specific details.
Q.
Will I have to travel to campus if I take a CHS course?
For most CHS courses, you will not have to travel to campus. The
only glaring exception is CHS Chemistry II, where you will travel
three or four times per year to Pitt's campus in Oakland for
laboratory experiments and a comprehensive final exam. There may be
several courses that elect to travel to campus for a special
lecture, symposium, or seminar. In all cases related to CHS, travel
arrangements will be made through Greenville High School and will
not be the responsibility of the student.
Q.
Will College in High School credits transfer to the college or
university of my choice?
A.
There is a very good chance that your college or university of
choice will transfer the courses that you take through CHS;
however, please understand that each institution of higher
education has the ability to accept or deny transfer courses from
other institutions. Greenville High School has extended this
opportunity to students, but it is up to you to check with
prospective colleges and universities related to transfer credit.
Another component related to successful transfer is your
performance in the CHS course, so it is imperative that you do your
best!
Q.
How do I get my CHS courses to transfer to my institution of
choice?
A.
As a CHS student, you will receive (upon request) a transcript
from the University of Pittsburgh or Seton Hill University just
like you were a full-time student at these institutions. Once you
graduate from Greenville High School, you will submit a request
through the registrar at Pitt or Seton Hill (or both) for an
official university transcript to be sent to the institution where
you will be attending. Your academic records are permanent, so you
can request a transcript at any time. Your teachers will review the
process for requesting a transcript towards the end of your CHS
course.
Q.
What if I want to take a CHS course for credit, but don't have
the means to pay tuition?
A.
Please be reminded that you can take any course that offers CHS
credit regardless of your interest or ability to pay for the
credit-bearing option. This creates a level playing field for all
Greenville High School students in terms of access to advanced
phasing courses. These courses are found desirable by students who
want to increase their class standing and QPA.
There are possible provisions that allow students who have
demonstrated financial need to take courses for CHS credit. These
provisions are considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject
to change by the accrediting university. Specific information
regarding financial need can be addressed by the cooperating
teacher, school counselors, or principals.
Q.
Are there any additional considerations that I should make?
A.
Yes. There are several...
1. There is no guarantee on how CHS courses may transfer due to
your major and/or minor. For example, the majority of students will
find that CHS Statistics (STAT 0200) through the University of
Pittsburgh has an extremely high rate of transfer as a core
mathematics competency for many majors. However, STAT 0200 is not
usually transferred as a degree fulfilling competency for students
majoring in subject areas like mathematics, physics, and
engineering (in these cases, the course is usually transferred as
an elective class). Again, there is a tremendous amount of value
taking CHS classes as a high school student in terms of their
educational impact, but it is imperative that you are aware that
there is inherent variability in how these courses will work for
all students.
2. If you have any ideas related to where you may attend and/or
have an idea of what field you may potentially major in, it is
advisable to speak to the institution directly related to matters
of transfer credit. If you do attend Pitt or Seton Hill, CHS
courses will count towards your GPA as a university student.
This informational sheet has been provided to you in an attempt to
offer as much information and answer as many questions as possible.
If you have additional questions related to CHS, please contact the
Greenville High School principals or guidance counselors.
