College in the High School

There are several factors to consider when choosing to take a College in the High School Course.

• College Level Rigor– A CiHS course expects the same level of effort, participation, and critical thinking as if you were sitting in a WWCC classroom. The material is assessed in similar ways via tests, quizzes, essays, papers, and group work, just like any other college course.
• Concurrent Enrollment—When you take a CiHS course, you are enrolled in both high school and college simultaneously, and you receive two grades, one from your high school and one from WWCC.
• Transcribed Credit—The CiHS courses offer transcribed credit, which means that the credit and grade you earn will be recorded on your official college transcript. Once the credits and grades are there, they will be part of your educational record, whether you continue your studies at WWCC or elsewhere. They will be factored into your grade point average (GPA) and the total credits earned toward your degree or program.
• Other Options: Your high school may offer various dual credit options, such as AP, Running Start on the WWCC campus, and CTE Dual Credit. Contact your high school counselor for more information.

Registering for the College in the High School program is a four-step process.

• APPLY ONLINE for admission if you do not already have a student record. There is no cost to apply for admission. Write down your password. Important: When prompted, select the following:

1. 1. College: Walla Walla Community College
   2. Program: Transitional Studies
   3. Degree: Undecided-Trans Studies

• Activate ctcLink and Net ID. You will receive an email asking you to complete this task. Write down your ctcLink ID number and password.
• Placement Test– If needed, take the guided self-placement test online. Your high school teacher can help you determine if there are any prerequisites.
• Register for the CiHS class by the deadline. Return a signed CiHS Parent Letter with your course Add/Drop Form

Who can participate in CiHS?

All high school students (9th-12th grade) who are currently taking a CiHS-eligible class at their high school may register. Each high school has a list of eligible courses, and students should check with their teacher or counselor before registering.

As a CiHS student do I have access to services at the college?

Yes, you are considered a WWCC student and have access to our library, tutoring services, and career services.

Do CiHS credits transfer to other institutions?

Students should check with the college or university they are hoping to transfer to and verify the transferability of the intended course. Most Washington colleges have transfer credit equivalencies listed on their “Transfer Credit” web pages. To transfer credits, a student will need to order an official transcript.

How do I get my college transcripts?

WWCC transcripts, both official and unofficial, may be ordered online at wwcc.edu/transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are provided free of charge for informational purposes only and are not accepted for transfers.

CiHS Teacher/Class Application Process

Check your qualifications

Teachers must meet the same minimum qualification standards as faculty at WWCC per Personnel Selection Policy 5240. The minimum requirements are as follows:

• A master’s degree in the discipline, OR
• A bachelor’s in the discipline (or related field), AND
• Professional expertise in the field of their educational service OR
• For professional technical fields for which bachelor’s or master’s degrees are not commonly available, demonstrated possession of sufficient broad and comprehensive training; and industry-recognized certification when available; and 2 years of relevant work experience, and or relevant, current teaching experience that qualifies in their area of specialization.

In addition, there may be department-specific requirements, which the CiHS Coordinator would inform high school stakeholders about during the course approval process.

If you are uncertain if your academic background meets the standards, you may request an informal review of your academic transcripts prior to formal application.

Submit the CiHS New Instructor Form

If you believe you meet the qualifications, please submit the CiHS New Instructor Form located in Resources and Forms. You must submit one form for each high school class you request.  Along with this form, please email the following documents to [email protected]:

1. Resume
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Syllabus- sample syllabus with a schedule of assignments

Once a complete packet is received, reviews may take up to 4-6 weeks. WWCC Faculty Liaisons may contact teachers with additional questions.

Questions: Please email us at [email protected]

We look forward to working with you!

Teacher Resources/Downloads:

• CiHS Teacher Handbook
• CiHS Student Handbook
• Release to Access Education Records
• CiHS Class Roster
• CiHS Teacher Application