College in High School Partnerships

SUNY Oneonta's College in High School partnerships are an affordable, convenient way for high school students to get a head start on college!

We offer a variety of college-level courses through partnerships with more than 30 school districts across New York State, with new partnerships in development all the time. We also provide pre-engineering and healthcare professions courses through the Otsego Northern Catskill BOCES New Visions programs.

High school teachers can teach courses right in their high schools, or through distance learning as part of their school day. SUNY Oneonta faculty members provide academic support, and our ExCL Center provides organizational assistance.

The cost of $150 for a three-credit course and $200 for a four-credit course is significantly lower than the cost of taking a course at most public and private schools, making this a very affordable way for students to challenge themselves, while earning credits before even beginning college. SUNY Oneonta’s high school partnerships allow and encourage students to explore academic interests and develop the skills to be successful in college and life.

Information for Students

How to Apply: If you are a high school rising senior interested in taking a College in High School partnership course for SUNY Oneonta credit, let your guidance counselor know, so they can assist you in making sure that the course(s) will fit into your schedule and that you have the appropriate academic preparation. Applications and registration forms are distributed through our approved partner high school instructors. Payment for course(s) is due at the time of application. Please check with the high school instructor to verify how payments must be made. Payments can only be accepted and credit earned during the registration dates listed on the course registration form.

Program expectations: All College in High School partnership students are expected to adhere to the educational regulations and policies set forth by SUNY Oneonta and comply with our Code of Student Conduct. This information is shared during the application process and you (and a parent or guardian if you are under the age of 18) are required to confirm that you have read it and will uphold it.

Transcripts: Grades earned upon completion of College in High School course(s) are used in the calculation of the student’s GPA at SUNY Oneonta and will appear on the student’s transcript. Once College in High School course(s) have been completed, an official transcript may be obtained or sent to another institution by making an official transcript request.

Fees

• $150.00 per 3 credit course (includes transcript fee)
• $200.00 per 4 credit course (includes transcript fee)

A reduced program fee or fee waiver may be considered and applied for those students who are eligible or who participate in the Federal Reduced/Free Lunch Program. To receive the reduced or waived course fee(s) students must provide SUNY Oneonta with official proof of participation from their school district.

Students will not be registered in course(s) without full payment of course fee(s) or official proof of fee reduction or waiver forms. SUNY Oneonta College in High School Partnership program students are charged a nominal program fee. The program fee does not support qualified educational expenses for tax purposes therefore, no 1098-T (Tuition Statement) form will be generated. Program fee(s) are non-refundable, unless you drop or withdraw before the deadline indicated on your course registration form.

Learn more: If you are a high school student and do not see your school listed, please either check with your school counselor to confirm course offerings, or contact SUNY Oneonta College in High School Coordinator Rebecca Lynch at 607-436-2548.

Information for Teachers and Counselors

Teaching a College in High School course is a great opportunity for you to explore a specialized area that interests you -- and give your students the chance to try something new while getting a head start on college. In addition to earning college credit before they even begin their post-secondary education, your students can get a taste of college life with a visit to our campus. You’ll receive support in developing your curriculum from experienced SUNY Oneonta faculty and the ExCL center staff.

Have an idea for a course you’d like to teach? We are continually growing our partnerships and course offerings, so if you are a school counselor or instructor and do not see your school listed but would like to partner with SUNY Oneonta, please contact College in High School Coordinator Rebecca Lynch at 607-436-2548.