Vincennes launching online program for high schoolers
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Vincennes University is launching an online program this summer that will allow high school students to earn college credit, an initiative that the college says should be especially beneficial for those attending smaller schools.
Called the Early College Online program, it will be available to high school students in grades 9 through 12 at a rate of $100 per credit hour. Coupled with low-cost textbook options, the cost reflects a savings of about 70% savings compared with a year at a traditional public university, VU said.
Although since 2024 all Indiana high schools are required to offer students access to Indiana College Core Certificate of Graduation courses—credits that can transfer to any Indiana public university—some smaller schools may lack enough credentialed teachers to teach dual-credit courses, the university said.
Vincennes’ new program can help overcome that.
“The Indiana College Core, a beacon of hope for Hoosier students, is designed to increase access to college credits and credentials of value,” Lori Pence, associate provost of K12 programs and partnerships, said in a news release. “Access to the Indiana College Core shouldn’t depend on a school’s size or resources. Every student deserves a pathway to college success.”
Through the program, high school students can earn at least 30 college credits taught by university faculty.
Other Indiana colleges, including Ball State University and Ivy Tech Community College, offer similar opportunities.
Vincennes University said it has long been a leader in innovative educational initiatives. It was the first university in Indiana to offer dual-credit courses and, together with Ben Davis University High School in Indianapolis as the flagship, implement the early college model in the state’s high schools.
You can learn more about the Early College Online program by clicking here.