For the Go-Getters. The Changemakers.

Join our Early Start Program!

Go-getters know college is in their future. They want to save time, money, and get a head start toward graduating. You will achieve this through our W&J High School Early Start program (at less than 50% of tuition) by accessing W&J college courses, taught by W&J professors, during your junior and senior years in high school!

Ready to apply? Complete our Dual Enrollment Form by clicking the button below.

Who is eligible?

• Rising high school juniors and seniors (sophomore eligibility may be determined on a case-by-case basis) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

How to apply?

• Complete the W&J High School Early Start Form.

• Send us your high school transcript to confirm your GPA.

• Provide written approval from your parent/guardian & from your high school.

Cost:

• $1,400 per 3 or 4-credit course (cost includes fees).

• Payment plans offered.

• Students will need to provide their own transportation.

Students in class as seen October 21, 2019 during the Creosote Affects photo shoot at Washington & Jefferson College.
Students represent their clubs at information tables on Olin Lawn and outside of the Technology Center during the Involvement Expo September 17, 2021 on the campus of Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pa.

Receive Presidential Perks.

Live the life of a W&J College student, while still in high school.

  • Receive on-campus, in-person learning. Not virtual.
  • Gain access to our facilities, student life activities, and free parking.
  • Receive conditional admission into W&J College for the fall term, following your senior year. (Contingent upon satisfactory evaluation of your final high school transcript and W&J transcript).
  • A $500 W&J Early Start Scholarship.

You will learn all about these incentives and more during W&J High School Early Start orientation.

Start Your Future. Early.

Students in our High School Early Start Program typically take courses that first-year W&J students take.

Complete our quick, High School Early Start Form to start your journey with Washington & Jefferson College. Then, we'll need your high school transcript to confirm your GPA.

Students work with Professor of Political Science Joseph DiSarro, Ph.D., in the law library of Old Main as seen October 21, 2019 during the Creosote Affects photo shoot at Washington & Jefferson College.

3.47

Average High School
GPA of the W&J
Class of 2026

80%

of classes have fewer than
20 students.


98%

of W&J Professors
have their terminal
degrees

15

Hours per week
the writing center
is open
Michelle

Contact:

Michelle Heiser
Guest Services Coordinator

Email: mheiser@washjeff.edu
Phone: 724-503-1001 ext. 3337

Cresosote May 2019

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