High School Programs > Dual Credit/Fast Track

Dual Credit

Dual credit is a program that allows high school students to earn both college and high school credits simultaneously. Each high school in the WNC service area determines which WNC courses can also count as high school credit. High school students that successfully complete approved WNC courses may have the college credit also apply towards high school graduation.

Interested students must apply for WNC admission and enroll for courses designed for dual credit. High school students must submit a high school authorization form signed by a high school representative and a parent to Admissions and Records prior to enrolling for courses.

Students below the junior level of high school must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be identified as academically talented by the designated high school official, and will be reviewed on a case by case basis for approval in enrollment in credit courses by the Director of Admissions and Records.

Upon successful completion of the WNC course, students must request that a WNC transcript be sent to their high school.

Dual credit is approved by each high school and subject to change. Students are advised to talk with their high school counselor before enrolling in a WNC course for dual credit.

Fast Track

WNC offers college courses via Internet or interactive video at a discounted rate to high school students. Fast Track courses generally cost only $50 plus lab fees where applicable.

Steps to Enroll in a Fast Track Class

• Apply for admission
• Submit a high school authorization form, indicating the fast track class(es) planned for enrollment. Allow up to two business days for processing if form is sent via fax, email or US mail.
• Register for the fast track class(es) via myWNC.
• For assistance contact Admissions and Records at 775-445-3277 or admission.records@wnc.edu

Students below the junior level of high school must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be identified as academically talented by the designated high school official, and will be reviewed on a case by case basis for approval in enrollment in credit courses by the Director of Admissions and Records.

Interactive Video Classes

• Take place in a classroom where the instructor is filmed and can interact with students in another classroom via television connection.

WNC Online Classes

• Conducted online through the WNC Online (Canvas) site
  • View Canvas tutorials
  • View Canvas first time login instructions
• Critical information about online classes:
  • You must take the initiative to go through all the steps to get started with the class!
  • Online classes are not faster or easier that traditional college classes
  • You must be ready to begin the class (signed up through Canvas, etc.) by the first day of the semester
  • Pay attention to deadlines for assignments, quizzes and tests and make sure they are submitted by the due date (otherwise the computer will not accept them)
  • Let the instructor know if you have any question or concerns about the class

Where to go for Help

• Advising/Counseling Questions: 445-3267
• Search for a WNC Instructor