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The journey to a bachelor’s degree begins in high school for many Mountaineers. You can enroll in WVU courses online, on campus, or on-site in many high schools around the state

Start Earning College Credits in High School

  

Welcome to the High School ACCESS Early College Program at West Virginia University

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What you need to know about the HS ACCESS Early College Program...

HS ACCESS covers classes throughout the whole state and contiguous states. Traditional high school or home-schooled 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students are eligible to take our on-campus, online, and dual credit classes coordinated within the high school. Students who register through HS ACCESS are working with courses offered by the WVU Main Campus.  


The first step toward becoming an ACCESS student is to discuss your current academic goals and scheduling options with your parents and your high school guidance counselors.  
  • Are you a current high school or home-schooled Sophomore, Junior, or Senior? 
  • Do you want to challenge yourself by getting a jump start on your college career and experience?
  • Do you currently hold a 3.0 cumulative grade point average?
  • Are you interested in variety of college-level courses that are delivered online, on-campus, or in your high school?  
If you answered 'YES' to any of these questions, then High School ACCESS is right for you. Click on the  APPLY link to get started. 

Quick Facts:
  • Morgantown offers the flexibility of taking courses on campus, online, and within your high school.
  • HS ACCESS tuition is only $25 per credit hour for WV residents and $75 per credit hour for non-resident students. 
  • WVU's accredited courses can be transferred to other institutions of higher learning across the U.S. 
  • Many courses will fulfill General Education Foundation (GEF) requirements. 

HS ACCESS Social Media Resources:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACCESSWVU/
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hsaccess_morgantown/   
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HSACCESSWVU   

Be sure to follow us and start "LIKING" today! 

Important Information For High School Dual Credit Facilitators:

  • Please contact HS ACCESS for assistance with the WVU eCampus Blackboard system prior to the start of each semester. 
  • You must obtain your personal WVU log-in credentials for the dual credit courses that you are teaching within your high school in order to log into the system to get started. 
  • To CLAIM YOUR ACCOUNT, please go to https://login.wvu.edu/self-service and click on "Claim Account."
  • To Locate Your WVU ID number, select the "Self Service Tools" tab, then click on "Forgot your WVU ID."
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