University in the High School
Farmingdale State College helps bridge the gap between high school and college-level study through University in the High School (UHS). UHS allows students to earn college credit, at reduced tuition, for a college-level course they take at their high school. These credits can be used to pursue a degree at Farmingdale or transferred to another institution.
Participating in college-level work while in high school will undoubtedly contribute to students overall development and success, and may help students reach their academic goals.
Moving from high school to college means that there are new things you should become familiar with. The following charts help you transition into college life and succeed in this new adventure.
- Your time is structured by others.
- You can count on parents, teachers, and coaches to remind you of your responsibilities and priorities.
- Each day you proceed from one class directly to another, spending six hours each day-30 hours a week in class.
- You are not responsible for knowing what it takes to graduate.
- You manage your own time. Use your syllabi to record important dates into your planner.
- You must balance your responsibilities and set priorities.
- Schedules tend to look lighter than they really are. You often have hours between classes. Class times vary throughout the day and evening.
- Graduation requirements are complex and differ among majors. You are expected to know those that apply to you.
Since UHS courses are not categorized as tuition, enrollment does not impact future Financial Aid. Farmingdale State College counts them as fees; therefore they are ineligible for a 1098-T or any other tax form.
What is Concurrent Enrollment?
Many high schools offer multiple types of courses in which students have the opportunity
to earn college credits. It is important that students understand the differences
between programs and choose the one that will be most beneficial for them. The University
in the High School Program offers concurrent enrollment courses. Concurrent enrollment
are college-credit bearing courses taught to high school students by college-approved
high school teachers. These designated UHS course sections are more rigorous, regardless
of the amount of students that enroll for college credit.
Benefits of Participation
- Earn college credits while in high school.
- Start your college career with FSC early!
- College credits earned are represented on a FSC transcript and include a GPA
- Courses may also be easily transferable to other colleges and universities.
- May accelerate degree completion and: Lower the overall cost of college
- Lighten your first semester course load, which may reduce stress during your freshman year
- Create more time to devote to electives, or internships and other co-curricular activities
- Allow you to graduate from college earlier
It is important that students understand that once they register for a UHS course, they have started a college transcript. The class will become part of their permanent academic record. Students may choose to continue their education at FSC, or use the FSC transcript to apply for transfer credit at another institution.
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