Concurrent Enrollment provides an opportunity for students to challenge themselves during the school year by taking college level courses at postsecondary state institutions. The school district will pay tuition costs up to the community college rate as required by concurrent enrollment legislation (C.R.S. 22-35-101-114). The school district is not responsible for the cost of books, materials, or administrative/student fees. Weld RE-4 School District currently has contracts with Aims Community College, Front Range Community College, the University of Northern Colorado, Metropolitan State University, and Colorado State University. Weld RE-4 High School students may only take courses with these institutions at this time.

Students are able to earn college credit through CE by taking college-level courses offered at your high school, at participating college campuses, or online with participating institutions. CE courses are updated on an annual basis and may change due to staff availability.

Concurrent Enrollment Benefits

Student benefits from the CE program include the ability to:

• Gain experience and confidence in taking college-level courses with the support of your high school campus community
• Engage in rigorous courses that align with your ICAP (Individual Career and Academic Plan)
• Potentially graduate college early by getting a jump start on earning college credit
• Explore a variety of career paths or areas of study
• Earn industry-recognized certifications 
• Train for in-demand careers

Participating Institutions

• Aims Community College
• Front Range Community College (FRCC)
• University of Northern Colorado (When a course is not available through Aims or FRCC)
• Colorado State University (See a counselor for approved courses and qualification requirements)
• Metropolitan State University (Pro Start I and II)

Application Process

Students interested in taking a CE course must complete the following steps:

1. Update your Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP)
2. Meet with your counselor
3. Explore course options and review prerequisites (high school campus / college campus)
4. Complete the college application (see counselor for details)
5. Complete the Weld RE-4 Concurrent Enrollment Application
6. Sign up for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend (if applicable; see counselor for more information)
7. Register for classes upon approval

Eligibility

To be considered eligible for this program, a student must meet the following conditions:

• Request to participate in coursework that a Weld RE-4 High School does not offer or have exhausted coursework in a curriculum area at a Weld RE-4 High School
• Meet prerequisites for the college level courses
• Require no remedial coursework at the college level
• The course must be directly related to an educational or career decision, and be in line with the student’s plan of study on their ICAP (Individual Career and Academic Plan)

Students may use the class for both high school and college credit.

College Credit Equivalency

• 1 - 1.5 college credits = 0.25 high school credit
• 2 - 3 college credits = 0.5 high school credit
• 4 - 5 college credits = 1.0 high school credit

More Information

Concurrent Enrollment application materials are available in our high schools' Counseling Offices. Please adhere to deadlines posted and speak with your counselor for details. View the Xello Course Guide for CE options. For more information, contact a school counselor or Program Coordinator Michelle Smith.