UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM
EARLY COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAM AND HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL AGREEMENT FORM
Students, parents/guardians/foster parents and districts: read and follow the directions below to ensure all processes are completed
properly.
STUDENT/PARENT/GUARDIAN/FOSTER PARENT
The student has responsibility for:
submitting this form, completed with all required signatures, to the district by the designated due date
obtaining the admissions and registration information for the UW System institution he or she wants to attend
completing the college admissions and registration processes, and
informing his or her district of the courses in which he or she actually enrolls.
STUDENT SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Complete one form for each term you wish to enroll at the given UW System institution.
2. Review the following Early College Credit Program information:
When signing this form, the student and parent/guardian/foster parent assures understanding of and/or compliance with the
following conditions:
a. Student shall comply with admission criteria for college course(s) taken under the Early College Credit Program.
b. Student/Parent/Guardian/Foster Parent may be required to reimburse the school district for tuition, fees, book, and
material costs if the student fails or fails to complete a course.
3. In Section I, sign and date (if student is under 18, parent/guardian/foster parent must also sign and date).
4. Submit this form (with all sections completed) by the designated due date (February 1 for summer courses, March 1 for fall courses,
and October 1 for spring courses) to the School District in which student is enrolled. This is typically done by submitting the form to a
school counselor or Early College Credit Program Coordinator.
5. Upon notification from district of the course(s) that have been approved, complete the application process for the UW System
institution at which the Early College Credit Program course(s) was/were approved and work with the UW System institution
personnel as well as a high school counselor to enroll in appropriate course(s).
6. Follow the application and registration requirements and deadlines at the UW institution.
7. Submit all required documentation (i.e. high school transcripts along with any prerequisite documentation (test scores)).
8. Notify the district of the course(s) in which the student has enrolled (the college or university may do this directly with the district,
but the student should follow-up to ensure the district has been notified).
9. If you have a documented disability and need accommodations, contact the UW System institution for additional information and
assistance.
10. The UW institution may require a parent/guardian/foster parent signature on a form regarding the safety of minors on campus. If
needed, the form will be provided to the student.
SCHOOL DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES
1. After receiving the Early College Credit Program and High School Special Agreement Form, review the form and necessary
supporting documents to verify student eligibility.
2. School District representative takes formal action on course request (approval/denial).
3. Notify the student, in writing, of the district’s decision (approval or denial). Regardless of how the notification is completed, both
the student and the district should receive/maintain a copy of the completed and signed application.
4. Indicate with a check mark the approved courses in the “District Approval” column.
5. Send the completed and signed Early College Credit Program and High School Special Agreement Form to the college or
university.
HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL
Admission as a High School Special (student pays tuition) does not require School District approval. High School Counselors/Staff
Advisors must sign the form and send to the college or university. Students should check with the UW System institution for timelines and
requirements for High School Special students.