College Credits
Earn
Credits
We offer two opportunities to earn free credits while still in high school.
GEAR UP students in grades 10-12 can choose from two free ways to earn college credits through UW-Green Bay while still in high school. The process might be a little different for each route, but in all cases GEAR UP pays for any GEAR UP student.
Free College Credit Opportunities
When pursuing college credit, students receive direct support from their GEAR UP Services Specialist at UW-Green Bay and their DPI Education Specialist. GEAR UP covers all tuition, fees and textbook costs.
Option 1: Online College Credits
Students choose from a list of courses that are done entirely online. Each course is one semester long. These courses are available in Fall, Spring and Summer. For these course options, you will work with UW-Green Bay to complete the necessary application steps to be enrolled.
Where is the class held?
Online: Students can work from anywhere at any time as long as they meet all course due dates.
Who teaches the class?
Classes are taught by university faculty members.
Which courses are available?
When confirmed, classes being offered each semester will be available in Upcoming Courses.
Option 2: College Credit in High School (CCIHS)
For CCIHS, students work with their high school counselor to make sure they are eligible and can fit the course(s) into their schedule. CCIHS courses are currently available in the following GEAR UP school districts: Green Bay, Shawano, Sheboygan and Wausau.
Where is the class held?
In-Person: Classes are held in high school classrooms at schools participating in the CCIHS program.
Who teaches the class?
Classes are taught by high school teachers approved as adjunct faculty who meets Higher Learning Commission (HLC) credentialing requirements.
Which courses are available?
Classes that may be available at your high school are listed on the CCIHS website. See if your high school offers CCIHS.
Get a Head Start on College
Current high school sophomores should also check out our free GEAR UP Rising Phoenix degree-seeking opportunity.
Need more Guidance?
If students or families have questions about UW-Green Bay's GEAR UP Services, please contact Aubrey Schramm, Executive Manager, GEAR UP Services by calling/texting (920) 412-6649, or they can email our team at gearup@uwgb.edu