Programs for High School Students
You don’t have to wait until your senior year of high school to start thinking about college—explore your options today!
Why explore college-level academics during high school?
Dual enrollment and other pre-college programs offer several valuable benefits for high school students.
Academic Benefits
- Experience college-level coursework
- Explore your interests before fully committing to college
- Save on tuition by earning college credits at reduced or no cost
- Potentially reduce time to degree completion
College Readiness
- Gain familiarity with college-level expectations and environments
- Develop the independence needed for success on a college campus
- Build tangible skills in your area of interest
Competitive Advantage
- Demonstrate academic ambition and college readiness
- Develop portfolio-ready materials to showcase your new skills
- Show your ability to handle rigorous coursework
- Set yourself apart from peers
Champlain Visit Scholarship
All students who attend a Pre-College Summer Academy and then enroll as an undergraduate student will be eligible for the Visit Scholarship – $1,000 per year for a total of $4,000. If admitted, your Champlain Visit Scholarship will be included in your financial aid package and will automatically renew each year as long as you’re enrolled full-time.
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Vermont Cyber Start
A Dual Enrollment Program
High school students have an exciting new opportunity to get a head start in cybersecurity, one of the nation’s most in-demand fields. In partnership with NuHarbor Security, Champlain College is offering this rich academic program to prepare students for future success in cybersecurity.
Vermont dual enrollment vouchers are accepted but are not required.
How It Works
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Step 1: Start with these three courses
Get a head start on your cybersecurity career by taking three college-level courses while in high school, building a strong foundation for internships and future entry-level opportunities when paired with continued education.
- Choose from a two or three-semester pathway.
- Choose to start in the fall or spring.
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Two-Semester Schedule Semester 1 SEC 110
Cybersecurity Fundamentals(3 credits)Semester 2 SEC 250
Computer & Network Security(3 credits)ITS 193
Information Technology & Sciences Internship I(3 credits)Semester 3 (no courses, sequence complete) Three-Semester Schedule Semester 1 SEC 110
Cybersecurity Fundamentals(3 credits)Semester 2 SEC 250
Computer & Network Security(3 creditsSemester 3 ITS 193
Information Technology & Sciences Internship I(3 credits)You will earn:
- Nine (9) transferable college credits
- Certificate of Completion
- Conditional acceptance to Champlain College
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Step 2: Get your first internship or job
Get your first cybersecurity internship or job after high school graduation and take a fourth college course for credit while you work to develop your professional skills and turbocharge your career.
You will earn:
- Three transferable college credits (for 12 total college credits)
- A Trusted Advisor Badge recognized by NuHarbor Security
Dual Enrollment Courses
High school students can take credit-bearing courses from Champlain College while still in high school.
Enhance your high school transcript, get access to courses not offered elsewhere, and get a jump start on earning college credit.
How to Register as a Dual Enrollment Student
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If you’re using Vermont Dual Enrollment vouchers…
Administered by the Vermont Agency of Education, Vermont’s Dual Enrollment program lets you take college-level classes that count toward both your high school graduation requirements and college credits.
Who Can Apply?
You can apply if you:
- Are a Vermont resident
- Have completed 10th grade (are a rising junior or senior)
- Haven’t received a high school diploma yet
- Are enrolled in a Vermont public school, Career Technical Education (CTE) Center, or are a home study student
How to Apply
- Talk to your school counselor to make sure dual enrollment is right for you.
- Create an account in the Vermont Dual Enrollment System website: https://dualenrollment.vermont.gov/vtde.
- Request a voucher through the system (your school counselor will approve it).
- Select your course using your voucher number. If your course is not listed select “Course Not Listed” and we will contact you to confirm the course name.
- Apply to Champlain College.
- Check your college email regularly for important information.
Important Notes
- Your voucher request and application must both be complete in order for us to enroll you in a course.
- Dual Enrollment vouchers may be used for on-campus undergraduate courses only.
- You can take up to two college courses for free
- Vouchers cover tuition but not textbooks, lab fees, or other materials
- You must use your vouchers before graduating high school
- If you have an IEP or 504 plan, talk to your counselor about accommodations
- Your dual enrollment course will appear on both your high school and college transcripts
For more information, visit the State of Vermont Agency of Education website or talk to your school counselor!
Contact Information
Registrar’s Office: Kevin Duerr: Associate Registrar, kduerr@champlain.edu, (802) 865-5758
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If you are NOT using Vermont Dual Enrollment vouchers…
Champlain College offers non‐degree admission to students who wish to take undergraduate courses without pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Permission to attend Champlain College as a non‐degree student does not guarantee admission to Champlain College as a degree-seeking student. Non‐degree students are limited to 15 credit hours for undergraduate level courses.
Registering as a Non-Degree Student for Our Burlington Campus
To register as an undergraduate non-degree student at Champlain College, you must complete the following Non-Degree Student Application. All non-degree students are registered on a space available basis one week prior to the start of the term or semester. Financial aid is not available for non-degree students.
Apply as a Non-Degree Student on our Burlington Campus
Contact Information
Registrar’s Office: Kevin Duerr: Associate Registrar, kduerr@champlain.edu, (802) 865-5758
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Vermont Cyber Start Dual Enrollment
Vermont high school juniors and seniors can get a head start in cybersecurity, one of the nation's most in-demand fields, through a partnership between Champlain College and NuHarbor Security.
Pre-College Summer Academies
High school students! Spend two weeks on our gorgeous college campus diving into an exciting, relevant field of study that might just help you define where you’re headed.
Dual Enrollment Courses