Earn One Full Year of College Credit in High School
affordable college credit for high schoolers with curriculum you can trust.
Through a groundbreaking partnership with TEL Education, OKWU PREP provides an innovative learning path for high school students to earn college credit through concurrent enrollment.
Students are challenged with a faith-based curriculum in a growing number of compelling courses. The online learning environment is dynamic and uses rubric-based assignments, live exams, and peer interactions. Our nationally recognized faculty provide a learning experience that will give you a head start in launching a successful college career from right where you are. Gain up to 48 credit hours through OKWU Prep – a full year of college.
High school juniors and seniors who meet the following criteria are eligible for OKWU Prep:
- 3.0 grade point average
- ACT score of 18 or higher or a composite SAT score of 960 or higher
Apply.
- Complete the online FERPA form
Join.
- Receive your OKWU Prep Acceptance Letter via email
Attend.
- Online
- At your high school with a facilitator
- On our Bartlesville OKWU campus
soar.
- Enroll in the full OKWU experience
- Be an Eagle!
High School Concurrent Enrollment
High school students can enroll in up to 12 college hours each semester through OKWU Prep. The combination of high school and college courses cannot exceed the equivalent of 19 semester hours. Three college hours are considered equal to one high school course. A total of 48 college credit hours can be earned through OKWU Prep.
Students may take designated OKWU Prep 1000- or 2000-level courses as long as any prerequisite courses have been successfully completed. Some classes will require a placement test to ensure academic success. Each student’s schedule is subject to the approval of the OKWU Prep academic advisor.
Eligibility Requirements for Juniors & Seniors
Students attending public or private high schools:
- Each student must have the written approval of his/her high school counselor or principal.
- Seniors must be ready to graduate within the current academic year; juniors must be ready to graduate within two academic years.
- Each student must have at least a 3.0 GPA on an approved transcript.
- Students must have a composite ACT score of at least 18 or a composite SAT score of at least 960.
Students who are schooled at home:
- Each student must have the written approval of his/her parent or guardian.
- Each student must be at least 16 years old.
- Each student must have at least a 3.0 GPA on an approved transcript.
- Students must have a minimum composite ACT score of 18 or a minimum composite SAT score of at least 960.
Concurrent Application Process
- Each student must complete the Application for Concurrent Enrollment online.
- Each student must provide a copy of their current High School Transcript through the OKWU Prep portal.
- Each student must submit his/her high school counselor, principal, or parent/guardian approval through the OKWU Prep portal.
- Each student must receive admission status before registering for class(es) through the OKWU Prep portal.
- Each student must submit or mail payment to the OKWU Enrollment Services Office prior to the first day of class(es). There are no refunds after classes begin.