Adult High School Diploma
Earn your adult high school Diploma while taking college classes!
Umpqua Community College’s Dual Credit Program
The dual – credit program allows students to enroll in college level classes and earn both college and high school diploma credit at the same time. The high school diploma credits can be applied toward Umpqua Community College’s Adult High School Diploma, which has been approved by the Oregon State Board of Education
*Financial Aid can not be used toward Adult High School Diploma credits.
Benefits of this Program
- Students may earn a high School Diploma quicker and have college credits in addition!
Other Benefits include:
- Challenge of college level coursework
- Learning environment of college
- Range of classes available
- Outstanding instruction from college faculty
- Earn a free term of tuition at UCC, which you can use to continue with your Associates Degree *Upon completion of your High School Diploma and attend at least 60 hours of class time.
How are the college credits converted?
Classes are converted into high school credit using the following chart:
|
College Classes |
High School Credit |
|
Learning Skill Classes(Below Math 60 or Writing 115 |
.5 |
|
1-2 credit college class |
.5 |
|
3-4 credit college class |
1 |
|
5 credit college class |
1.25 |
How many credits are required to earn the diploma?
The following chart breaks down the number of high school credits in each content area needed to earn a diploma through UCC.
|
Content Area |
High School Credits |
|
Language Arts |
4 |
|
Mathematics |
2 |
|
Science |
2 |
|
U.S. History |
1 |
|
Government |
.5 |
|
Global Studies |
1 |
|
Economics/Personal Finance |
1 |
|
Health |
1 |
|
Physical Education |
1 |
|
Careers |
.5 |
|
Applied/Fine Arts |
1 |
|
Computers |
1 |
|
Electives |
8 |
|
Total |
24 |
Does any grade in a class count toward an Adult High School Diploma?
You must earn a C or higher for the credit to be applied toward and Adult High School Diploma.
Are there any other requirements?
Yes. Every Student must complete a career related learning packet to meet state diploma standards. Students are also required to complete the equivalent of 2 high school credits(two 3-credit college classes) through UCC in order to earn a UCC Adult High School Diploma.
What are the costs?
Students released from compulsory attendance are responsible for all costs(tuition, books, and fees). Students on high school referral should check with the school’s policy on what the high school or district will cover. Many will cover tuition, but not books or fees.
Dual credit registration
A student must:
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Obtain a referral to the program or be released from compulsory attendance from your high school if you are under 18.
- Submit an application for admission and pay the one time application fee.
- Take the compass placement test and attend new student orientation.
- Provide official high school transcripts for evaluation prior to registering (these credits must be from a school accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges)
- Register for classes and contact
Adult High School Diploma Advisor
Robin VanCleave
Woolley Center
541-440-4603 phone
541-957-4514 fax
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