What is High School Special Program?
The High School Special Program allows students from any high school, including home-schooled students, to take UWM courses in person or online alongside other college students. Students and their families are responsible for the cost of regular tuition.
Get Started
- Sophomore or higher with 3.0 GPA
- On track to graduate high school in four years
The student/family is responsible for 100% of tuition, fees and books. No financial aid is available to high school special students
See the Tuition & Fees schedule for more information and deadlines.
All academic terms, including summer and winter
Apply to High School Special Program at UWM
Letter of Support from High School
- You must get your high school’s approval to take the course. This can come from a school counselor
Apply to UWM
- Complete an Application to UWM
- Students do not have to fill out the essay
- Complete an Application to UWM
High School Transcript
- A copy of the high school transcript.
- Upload transcript to UWM application or email to dual-enrollment@uwm.edu
Application Timeline & Next Steps
After all application materials are received, students will receive an admissions decision in their student admission portal within about one week. Once admitted to the High School Special Program, students will receive individualized instructions from their advisor on how to enroll in classes.
Submit your documents online or email then to dual-enrollment@uwm.edu
