FAQ

  1. What is EWU in the High School? An opportunity for high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors to earn college credit at their high school while meeting the requirements for high school graduation.

 

  1. What are the benefits of EWU in the High School? Earn transferable college credit, experience college curriculum in the familiarity of the high school, remain 100% active in high school activities, no traveling to a local college or university, and earn college and high school credit at the same time.

 

  1. What is the difference between EWU in the High School and Running Start? EWU in the High School courses happen on the high school campus. High school instructors have been approved by college/university departments to teach the college course. Running Start takes place on the college campus or online and is taught by college or university professors that are employed by the college or university.

 

  1. How are EWU in the High School and Running Start similar? Both options are actual college courses and will have grades transcribed on an official college/university transcript. The credits will transfer the same as traditional college credits.

 

  1. What is the difference between EWU in the High School and AP? Advanced Placement (AP) is credit by exam. Students may take an AP exam without taking an AP course. College credit is granted based on the score earned on the exam. Different universities have different AP Score policies for each exam and what type of credit will be granted. EWU in the High School is actual college/university credit with no need to take a specific exam. Students will earn transferable credit if they complete the course.

 

  1. Must a student earn a minimum grade in the college course to earn credit? We encourage students who are earning less than a C or 2.0 to drop the course so that they don’t risk academic probation once attending a college/university fulltime. However, a student can earn credit with a D or 0.7.

 

  1. How many courses can a student take per term? Students can take as many EWU in the High School courses as permitted by their schedule. Funding may limit the number of free courses available as well as any course requirements that must be met before registering for a particular course.

 

  1. Can I use these courses toward high school graduation? Yes! 

 

  1. Do you have specific courses offered for EWU in the High School? Consult your high school guidance counselor for the course offerings at your school. Your school may offer courses from multiple colleges and universities.

 

  1. Will EWU in the High School courses transfer to other colleges and universities? It has been our experience that in most cases the courses transfer without a problem. However, it is best to consult the school(s) you are planning to attend after high school graduation to be sure.

 

  1. If I leave the school mid-semester, may I continue my EWU in the High School class at my new school? If the new high school does not offer the same College in the High School course through Eastern Washington University, the student would not be able to continue in the EWU in the High School program. A student leaving their high school must talk to their instructor about dropping them from any College in the High School course prior to leaving.

 

  1. How much does EWU in the High School Courses Cost? As of the 2023-2023 Academic Year, EWU in the High School courses are FREE to all public school students, or $65 per credit for all private school students.

 

  1. How can I register for an EWU in the High School Course course(s)? Speak with your high school counselor and/or high school instructors who are teaching EWU courses for information on applying and registering for EWU credit.

 

  1. If I am home schooled, am I still eligible to take a course? You must be registered at your high school to take College in the High School courses. See your high school counselor for more information.

 

  1. If I decide to withdraw from the course, what do I do? Talk with your instructor at your high school immediately to start the paperwork to be dropped from a course. You cannot be dropped past the last official day. Once grades have been submitted you also cannot be removed from a course. If a student would still like to drop a class after the drop deadline, they can withdraw from the course. This means you will receive a "W" on your transcript, however, it will not affect your GPA.

 

  1. *Will I receive a paper bill or statement in the mail? EWU only uses electronic billing. You will need to use your EagleNet account to see any charges. 

 

  1. *How can I pay my EWU in the High School bill? You can pay your bill by logging into your EWU EagleNet account. http://eaglenet.ewu.edu. Use your EWU ID # and your PIN (defaults to your birthday mmddyy). Once logged in, navigate to “Student” then “Student Account” and “Pay my Bill”.

 

  1. *How can I get a 1098T Form for my Taxes? You can pay your bill by logging into your EWU EagleNet account. http://eaglenet.ewu.edu. Use your EWU ID # and your PIN (defaults to your birthday mmddyy). Once logged in, navigate to “Student” then “Student Account” and “View or Print 1098T Tax Form”.

 

  1. How do I order a transcript to be sent to other colleges or universities to which I am applying? You can order transcripts by visiting the EWU Transcripts website: http://ewu.edu/transcripts.

 

  1. How do I obtain textbooks and other required materials for my class? In most cases, materials should be provided. If for some reason you need additional materials, speak with your instructor on best places to purchase.

 

 

*Only applicable to private school students.

 

Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License Links to an external site.Eastern Washington University.