College in High School Program

2014-2015

What is the College in High School (CHS) Program?

• Awards college credit for the successful completion of approved courses offered at participating high school

• Special SUNY reduced tuition rate• Students are SUNY Potsdam non-matriculated undergraduates• Students receive SUNY Potsdam transcript upon course

completion• Most credits can be transferred to other institutions, at the

discretion of the receiving institution

Admission Requirements:• Minimum of 80.0 grade point average in a Regents/College

preparatory curriculum• Completion of CHS Student Application• Copy of high school transcript

• $175 per class per student– Reduced tuition rate vs. $836.30– Includes College & Transcript Fees

Associated Cost:

Benefits of ParticipationStudent:• Enhance college applications – Taking

college level coursework in HS reflects well

• Introduced to college level work in the comfort of the HS environment

• Get ahead – double major, add a minor, internships, study abroad - over 40% of entering freshmen come to Potsdam with either AP, IB or College credits

• Fulfill general education or language requirements

• Save money $$$• Receive college and career advice

High School:• Benefit from SUNY Potsdam

Faculty Mentors• Augmented college and

career preparation assistance

• Become more attractive to college recruiters who may visit your school

The Process

TIMELINE

Course Propos

als

Articulation

Agreements

Develop &

Conduct Course

May – June • Request for course proposals from

high schoolsJune – August• Proposal ReviewJuly – September• Articulation Agreements signedOctober 1• Student applications due October – December• Faculty Liaison class visit #1October – June• College & Career Prep Series

(Beta)November – December• Tuition payments dueMarch – June• Faculty Liaison class visit #2July 1• Final grades due

Students Apply

Admin & Processi

ngGrading

1. COURSE PROPOSALS

Course Propos

als

Articulation

Agreements

Develop &

Conduct Course

SUNY Potsdam:• SUNY Potsdam reaches out

to High Schools guidance counselors

High School:• High Schools nominate any

advanced courses with Partnership Information Form

• Submit course syllabus

• Instructor resume• Instructor Information

FormSUNY Potsdam:• Materials forwarded to

academic departments for review

• Equivalency designation set

Students Apply

Admin & Processi

ngGrading

Instructor Resume(s) for each

class

Course Syllabus/I

for each class

2. ARTICULATION AGREEMENT

Course Propos

als

Articulation

Agreements

Develop &

Conduct Course

SUNY Potsdam:• Affiliation Agreement is

created and forwarded to High School along with Faculty Liaison contact information and SUNY course syllabus

High School:• High School instructor(s),

Guidance Counselor, and Principal sign agreement

• Return signed agreement to Extended Education

SUNY Potsdam:• Department Chair,

Extended Education, and Provost signatures

• Copy of completed agreement forwarded to High School

Students Apply

Admin & Processi

ngGrading

SUNY Course Syllabus

for each approved class

3. DEVELOP & CONDUCT COURSE

Course Propos

als

Articulation

Agreements

Develop &

Conduct Course

High School:• Instructor tweaks course (if

desired) in conjunction with SUNY Faculty Liaison and SUNY equivalent course syllabus

• Instructor teaches course as usual, consulting SUNY Faculty Liaison if needed

SUNY Potsdam:• SUNY Faculty Liaison

makes 1-2 class visits throughout the academic year to observe and provide feedback, ensuring academic rigor consistent with equivalent SUNY course Student

s ApplyAdmin & Processi

ngGrading

4. STUDENTS APPLY

Course Propos

als

Articulation

Agreements

Develop &

Conduct Course

High School:• Within first month of class,

any student interested in taking course for college credit (typically Jr or Sr with 80+ GPA) submits application to designated High School Designee

• Designee forwards all applications and student transcripts to Extended Education by October 1

NEW: Accepted CHS students will receive information and be

eligible to participate in a College and Career

Preparation Series provided by SUNY Potsdam’s Office of

Admissions and Experiential Education Office (In the works)

Students Apply

Admin & Processi

ngGrading

Student Transcript

for each student

5. ADMIN & PROCESSING

Course Propos

als

Articulation

Agreements

SUNY Potsdam:• High School Instructor is

entered into system as adjunct faculty

• Courses are created and students enrolled

• Students receive confirmation letter acknowledging enrollment and including “P number” and instructions on obtaining transcript

• Invoice generated for total amount of enrollments and sent to High School Representative

High School:• High School collects

payments from students ($175 per class)

• Issues one check to SUNY Potsdam for total amount

Students Apply

Admin & Processi

ngGrading

Student Name and Address

6. GRADING

Course Propos

als

Articulation

Agreements

Develop &

Conduct Course

High School:• High School submits final

grades for each CHS student to Extended Education by July 1

SUNY Potsdam:• Extended Education enters

final grade for student• Registrar’s office provides

final transcript to student upon request

Students Apply

Admin & Processi

ngGrading

Previous CoursesEuropean Travel Course ARTH 100Adirondack Ecology BIOL 111Production Stagecraft DRAM 206Acting Studio DRAM 235French IV FREN 103French V FREN 203Outdoor Leadership HLTH 195Spanish IV SPAN 103Spanish V SPAN 203

Psychology, AP Calculus, AP Physics, Anatomy & Physiology, Music, Business, etc.

Potential Courses

Karla FennellCoordinator of Special SessionsOffice of Extended Education

fennelkm@potsdam.edu315-267-2830

www.Potsdam.edu/ExtEd

We also have the College Advancement Program!Take college courses while in High School