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High School Partnerships

CONTACT US

By Appointment Only
(Closed on Fridays during summer)
Office: Dellwood Hall, Room 7A
Phone: 541-888-7470
Email

Put Your Future On The Fast Track
Earn Dual Credit NOW!

Southwestern’s CollegeNow program provides high school students the opportunity to earn dual credit for college while fulfilling high school graduation requirements. Train for a professional technical career and/or prepare for a smooth, clear transition to the higher education setting, all while still in high school!

CONTACT US

By Appointment Only
(Closed on Fridays during summer)
Office: Stensland Hall, Room 104
Phone: 541-888-7470
Email

Apply for College Now!

All new students must complete this application. This works for both Dual Credit and Expanded Options students.

Local High School Students

Struggling in a class? Our tutoring services are available to all local high school students during operating hours. We are able to help you in any subject, just hop on our Zoom tutoring (contact your counselor for the link) and a tutor will greet and help you. Or, visit us in-person. No appointment necessary!

Dual Credit

What is it?

College credit classes taught at the high school by high school instructors.

What Does it cost?

Free to students.

How do I get started?

Complete the College Now admissions application online

How do I register for classes?

Register online in myLakerLink each term.

Will the classes transfer?

Southwestern credits are transferable to other community colleges and universities, though the transfer school determines how they will be accepted.

How old do I have to be?

There is no age requirement for dual credit.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

Please call 541-888-7893 or send an Email

Expanded Options

What is it?

College courses taught by the college instructors at the college or online.

What Does it cost?

Payment for tuition, fees and books are determined by the individual school district. Talk with your high school counselor or principal for more information.

How do I get started?

Complete the College Now admissions application online.

How do I register for classes?

Complete the Expanded Options paperwork with signatures from the student, parent/guardian (under 18) and sponsoring school.

Will the classes transfer?

Southwestern credits are transferable to other community colleges and universities, though the transfer school determines how they will be accepted.

How old do I have to be?

You must be 16 years of age or older or complete the approval process for underage students. To do this email the Office of Student Services or call 541-888-1579.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

Please call 541-888-7470 or send an Email

“Taking advantage of College Now is one of the smartest decisions I made. It allowed me to enter my four-year degree with so much more flexibility in my course load that other students don’t normally have. It also allowed me to dive straight into degree specific courses, which has really helped me in the STEM field.”

— Nathan Midyette

“The Expanded Options Program offered through Southwestern Oregon Community College has been a life-changer for our children. They have received the skills they needed to catapult themselves to the university level. I recommend this program to everyone I talk to!”

— Geraldine Mathias

“The College Now program greatly expanded the curriculum I had access to during my high-school education and prepared me for college classes. It also allowed me to finish my bachelor’s degree in three years and to do so while accruing only half of the debt that accompanies the average bachelor’s degree. Cayce attended Marshfield and graduated from Portland State University in 2020.”

— Cayce Hill

“Through College Now, I was able to take calculus at the high school which made it so I did not have to take it in college. This met my math requirement and opened up room in my schedule for courses on topics I was more passionate about. Emily graduated from Lawrence University, WIS in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts/Biology.”

— Emily Midyette

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