SNHU in the High School Program

SNHU in the High School teachers have the opportunity to challenge students by providing an experience that allows them to earn college credits while still in high school. By participating in the SNHU in the High School program, teachers take an active role in fostering the commitment to excellence in education while enjoying the challenge and professional growth opportunities. Interaction between the high school teachers and sponsoring university fosters strong local networks among secondary and post-secondary educators. Teachers interested in participating in the dual enrollment program must meet minimum SNHU adjunct criteria (see below) and complete the following approval process:

• Complete a Course/Instructor Approval Request Form
• Minimum of a master's degree (preferably in the discipline) and demonstrated teaching experience required
• Include:
  • Required signatures from principal or district administrator
  • Completed course syllabus and pacing guide SNHU template for the intended course
  • Official transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
  • Current resume
• Submit all of the above documents to the director for dual enrollment
• Submit by November 15 to be considered for courses with a spring start date (January)
• Submit by March 15 to be considered for courses with a fall start date (September)

Upon receipt of all of the above documents, an SNHU faculty member/department chair will conduct a review of the course syllabus to verify the fidelity of the high school course to the SNHU course with respect to the breadth and depth of the course content, pedagogy and assessment methods, in addition to the alignment of SNHU course requirements, including goals and learner outcomes.

If approved, the teacher and appropriate school administrator will be notified by an official approval letter from the director for dual enrollment as to the decision. The letter will include the most recent policies and practices, guest user request forms and request to schedule an information meeting with the dual enrollment office. The approval letter will state that the course(s) can be offered in the high school for college credit. A minimum of 6 students must be enrolled in the dual enrollment option for each course offered. When the course(s) is offered, an assigned SNHU faculty partner/liaison will visit the class to evaluate content, pedagogy and assessment methods to ensure quality and comparability with courses taught at SNHU.

Currently approved teachers in the program are qualified to teach SNHU courses in their high schools and are considered SNHU adjunct faculty members and a part of the university community. On-going course/teacher approval process will be sent to approved instructors in April.

Dual enrollment programs like SNHU in the High School are well established and growing in popularity around the country as more administrators realize the numerous benefits to students.

Research from the National Association of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) has shown that dual and concurrent enrollment students, including low-income and first-generation college students, are significantly more likely to enroll in college and complete college degrees than comparable students who do not take college courses while in high school. In addition to improving academic outcomes, dual and concurrent enrollment programs can also save students and their families a significant amount of money.

The benefits include:

• Cost savings for students - only $100 per course; $25 for labs where appropriate
• Reduced high school dropout rates
• Increased student engagement
• Higher GPAs and college enrollment rates
• Opportunity for students to experience the academic workload of a university-level course before going to college

We hope you will encourage your teachers to investigate and participate in the program, provide professional development opportunities for your teachers and collaborate with the university's Dual Enrollment Office to promote the program in your school.

Interested principals and administrators wishing to implement courses should:

• Contact the director for dual enrollment at Southern New Hampshire University to arrange an informational meeting
• Identify prospective teachers having the appropriate credentials and qualifications to be considered
• Raise the awareness level of the benefits of early college credit opportunities in your school and district
• Communicate the benefits of early college credit opportunities to parents and students
• Designate a dual enrollment liaison for the school, and complete a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) when an agreement is reached

SNHU in the High School can help your child get a jump-start on college – starting as early as sophomore year – for just a fraction of the cost of full-time tuition. SNHU in the High School is available in many area schools. Students register for classes at the high school, and credits and grades are recorded on a permanent college transcript, as well as their high school transcript.

The advantages to enrolling in SNHU in the High School include:

• Reduced costs - SNHU in the High School courses require only a $100 fee for a 3-credit course and $25 if a lab is part of the course
• Students experience the academic requirements of a university-level course and are better prepared for college by gaining exposure to college expectations and workload
• High school students applying to college having already earned university credits demonstrate to admission offices that they are capable of meeting the academic demands of university-level coursework
• Credits are generally transferable to other colleges and universities (policies vary by school)
• Credits and grades are earned and recorded on an official SNHU transcript at the conclusion of the course(s)

Enrollment

• Student completes an application form for the designated course(s) they are concurrently enrolled in
• Payment of the required fee ($100 per 3-credit course; $25 per 1-credit lab, where applicable)
• Student electronically signs the application

Payment

• Fees are collected by the high school instructor or dual enrollment liaison at the high school
• Methods of payment include checks (made out to SNHU, unless otherwise directed by the high school), credit card payment or cash

Transcripts

• Only students can request official transcripts by following the process under the Transcript Request tab located on the upper left side of this page
• Students will need their SNHU student ID number in order to facilitate the transcript request process. The SNHU student ID number can be obtained from the instructor

SNHU in the High School provides high school sophomores, juniors and seniors the opportunity to take college courses while still in high school. Students begin the process of accumulating early college credits and save time by taking classes while in high school that can be applied toward a college degree.

While there is no guarantee, the college credits earned may be transferable to other colleges and universities as well. Universities have varying policies for accepting transfer credits, and you will need to consult with any intended college or university to determine transferability.

Application

Complete the SNHU in the High School electronic application by following these steps:

• Select the School-Specific Student Applications tab located on the upper left side of this page
• Locate your high school to begin the application process
• You will register for all classes on 1 application – do not complete separate applications for each class
• All fields with a red asterisk are required fields
  • Middle name is a required field – enter none if you do not have a middle name
  You will receive a class registration email once the application is completed listing the course(s) you registered for
  • This email is sent to the email address provided on the application
  • Please check junk folders if you do not receive a class registration email after completing the application, especially if using a Gmail account
• The class registration email needs to be printed and handed into your instructor.
  • If you registered for multiple classes, each instructor should receive a copy of the class registration email
• Payment information:
  • If paying by check or cash please secure payment to the class registration email and submit to your instructor – checks should be made payable to SNHU
  • If you paid by credit card, you are still REQUIRED to submit the class registration email to your instructors. (A credit card receipt will be emailed separately, this receipt does NOT need to be submitted with the class registration email.)
  • If you registered for multiple classes, attach payment to the class/instructor listed in the first position on the class registration email
  • Course fees are non-refundable
• SNHU in the High School reserves the right to cancel any dual enrollment class due to low enrollments.  You will be notified if a class is cancelled and fees will be refunded

Students may repeat any course. The last grade earned becomes the grade of record, and only the credits for the last grade earned count toward the student's record of completed credits.

Yes, but only with the support of the teacher. Students must submit a written request for withdrawal to the high school teacher prior to November 15 for a 1-semester course or by March 15 for a yearlong course. The teacher will complete a withdrawal form, obtain the student’s signature and forward the official withdrawal form to the director for dual enrollment for processing. Should a student withdraw from an SNHU course, the fee will not be refunded.

An electronic application will be available during the enrollment period at the start of each semester. Sophomores, juniors and seniors attending a high school where courses are offered are eligible to enroll. As part of the registration process, it is the student's responsibility to follow instructions carefully, meet all deadlines and follow up with each instructor with any questions or concerns. Enrollment in any course is not retroactive.

You will be classified as part-time, non-matriculating and non-degree-seeking.

Dual enrollment students earn official college credit upon completion of the course and earn a college grade based on a variety of assessments, whereas other programs award collegiate credits based on 1 exam.

SNHU in the High School dual enrollment program allows high school students the opportunity to earn early college credits while in high school. Dual enrollment is sometimes called “concurrent enrollment” or “dual credit.” The program enables students to take university-level courses for college credit as part of their regular high school schedules. Students experience the academic workload demands and requirements of a university-level course.

Designated courses have been aligned to meet the same content, rigor and learning outcomes as that of the university. The high school teachers instructing these courses meet the university’s adjunct faculty requirement and have been approved by the university.

Students will have the opportunity to take advantage of the dual credit opportunities at the beginning of the courses by completing an application and submitting the course registration fee for each class. Once the registration period closes, students will not be allowed to register for college credit. Since these courses are college courses, grades earned while enrolled in the course are recorded on a SNHU transcript.

The cost is $100 per 3-credit course; 1-credit lab fees (where appropriate) are $25 each.

Students may order their official transcript through National Student Clearinghouse, Southern New Hampshire's third-party transcript vendor. This service provides improved security, automation, product delivery and efficiency. SNHU offers free electronic and paper transcripts (with standard domestic USPS first-class shipping).

Order your official SNHU transcript

Questions regarding transcript request services should be directed to registrar@snhu.edu or the Office of the University Registrar’s Office at 1-800-757-5174.

Dual enrollment courses and grades will appear on an official university transcript. Generally, credits are accepted by all colleges and universities, but there is no guarantee.

Institutions accepting transfer credits determine the minimum grade required for a course to be transferred. Portability and transferability of credits rests solely with individual colleges and universities as they have varying policies on accepting transfer credits; thus, it is the student’s responsibility to consult with higher educational institutions to determine whether the SNHU course(s) can be transferred.

• Financial Accounting (ACC 201)
• Learner Development (DEV 106)
• Children with Exceptionalities (SPED 106)
• Culturally Responsive Citizen (DEV 260)
• Foundations of Education with Lab (EDU 102) 
• Interventions in Early Childhood (SPED 206)
• Beginning Spanish II (LSP 211)
• Intermediate Spanish II (LSP 212)
• Beginning French II (LFR 112)
• Intermediate French I (LFR 211)
• Intermediate French II (LFR 212)

• College Composition I (ENG 120)
• U.S. History I: 1607-1865 (HIS 113)
• U.S. History II: 1865-Present (HIS 114)
• Introduction to Literature (LIT 100)

• General Biology I with Lab (BIO 120)
• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (BIO 210)
• Public Speaking (COM 212)
• Macroeconomics (ECO 202)
• College Composition I (ENG 120)
• U.S. History I: 1607-1865 (HIS 113)
• U.S. History II: 1865-Present (HIS 114)
• World Civilizations: Prehistory-1500 (HIS 117)
• World Civilizations: 1500-Present (HIS 118)
• Introduction to Literature (LIT 100)
• Religions of the World (PHL 230)

• Applied Statistics (MAT 240)
• College Composition I (ENG 120)
• Introduction to Sociology (SOC 112)
• Environmental Science (ENV 101)
• General Biology I with Lab (BIO 120/L)
• Intro to Literature (LIT 100)
• U.S. History II: 1865-Present (HIS 114)

• Financial Accounting (ACC 201)
• Public Speaking (COM 212)
• Macroeconomics (ECO 202)
• Personal Finance (FIN 250)
• Western Civilization Since 1500 (HIS 110)
• U.S. History II: 1865-Present (HIS 114)
• Physics I with Lab (PHY 215)

• Introduction to Literature (LIT 100)

There are currently no course offerings for duel enrollment.

• General Chemistry I with Lab (CHM 120)
• General Chemistry II with Lab (CHM 121)
• Public Speaking (COM 212)
• Introductory Drawing (FAS 110)
• Digital Photography  (FAS 226)
• U.S History I: 1607-1865 (HIS 113)
• U.S History II: 1865-Present (HIS 114)
• Introduction to Literature (LIT 100)
• Intermediate Spanish I (LSP 211)
• Calculus I: Single-Variable Calculus (MAT 225)
• Religions of the World (PHL 230)
• Principles of Physics (PHY 101/L)
• Physics for Life Sciences (PHY 102/L)
• Introduction to Psychology (PSY 108)

• Macroeconomics (ECO 202)
• Microeconomics (ECO 201)
• Introduction to Photography (FAS 225)
• Intermediate Spanish I (LSP 211)

• General Biology I with Lab (BIO 120)
• General Biology II with Lab (BIO 121)
• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (BIO 210)
• General Chemistry I with Lab (CHM 120)
• General Chemistry II with Lab (CHM 121)
• Public Speaking (COM 212)
• Introduction to Creative Writing (ENG 226)
• Digital Photography  (FAS 226)
• U.S. History I: 1607-1865 (HIS 113)
• U.S. History II: 1865-Present (HIS 114)
• Beginning French I (LFR 111)
• Beginning French II (LFR 112)
• Introduction to Literature (LIT 100)
• Beginning Spanish I (LSP 111)
• Beginning Spanish II (LSP 112)
• Intermediate Spanish I (LSP 211)
• Intermediate Spanish II (LSP 212)
• Calculus I: Single-Variable Calculus Enriched (MAT 225)
• Applied Statistics (MAT 240)
• Physics I with Lab (PHY 215)

• College Composition I (ENG 120)
• U.S. History I: 1607-1865 (HIS 113)
• U.S. History II: 1865-Present (HIS 114)
• Music Theory and Aural Skills I (MUS 211)

• Introductory Drawing (FAS 110)
• Applied Statistics (MAT 240)
• Calculus I: Single-Variable Calculus (MAT 225)
• Environmental Science (ENV 101)
• General Biology I with Lab (BIO 120/L)
• General Biology II with Lab (BIO 121/L)
• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (BIO 210/L)

• Digital Photography (FAS 226)
• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (BIO 210)
• Introductory Drawing (FAS 110)

• College Composition I (ENG 120)
• The Victim and Justice System (JUS 215)
• Calculus I: Single-Variable Calculus (MAT 225)
• Calculus I: Single-Variable Calculus Enriched (MAT 225)
• Introduction to Sport Management (SPT 111)

• Environmental Science (ENV 101)

• Calculus I: Single-Variable Calculus (MAT 225)

• Principals of Physics with Lab (PHY 101)
• Calculus I: Single-Variable Calculus (MAT 225)
• Public Speaking (COM 212)
• College Composition I (ENG 120)
• Introduction to Literature (LIT 100)

• College Composition I (ENG 120)
• Calculus I: Single-Variable Calculus (MAT 225)
• Applied Statistics (MAT 240)

• Engineering Ideas into Prototypes (EG 110)

• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (BIO 210)

• College Composition I (ENG 120)
• Introduction to Literature (LIT 100)
• Music Theory and Aural Skills I (MUS 211)

• Public Speaking (COM 212)
• College Composition I (ENG 120)
• Introduction to Creative Writing (ENG 226)
• Introductory Drawing (FAS 110)
• World Geography (GEO 200)
• Beginning Spanish I (LSP 111)
• Beginning Spanish II (LSP 112)
• Intermediate Spanish I (LSP 211)
• Intermediate Spanish II (LSP 212)
• Applied Statistics (MAT 240)
• Music Theory and Aural Skills I (MUS 211)
• Introduction to Sociology (SOC 112)

• General Biology I with Lab (BIO 120)

• U.S. History I: 1607-1865 (HIS 113)
• U.S. History II: 1865-Present (HIS 114)

• Introductory Drawing (FAS 110)
• Introduction to Photography (FAS 225)

• Introduction to Sport Management (SPT 111)

• Introduction to Sport Management (SPT 111)

• Financial Accounting (ACC 201)
• Accounting Information Systems (ACC 315)

• Calculus I: Single-Variable Calculus (MAT 225)

• Financial Accounting (ACC 201)

• Financial Accounting (ACC 201)

• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (BIO 210)
• General Chemistry I with Lab (CHM 120)
• General Chemistry II with Lab (CHM 121)
• Engineering Ideas into Prototypes (EG 110)
• Environmental Science (ENV 101)
• Environmental Science Research Methods (ENV 250)

• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (BIO 210)

• Fundamentals of Chemistry with Lab (CHM 101)
• Introduction to Creative Writing (ENG 226)
• Introductory Drawing (FAS 110)
• U.S. History II: 1865-Present (HIS 114)
• Introduction to Literature (LIT 100)
• Beginning Spanish II (LSP 112)
• Intermediate Spanish I (LSP 211)
• Applied Statistics (MAT 240)

• College Composition I (ENG 120)
• Introduction to Creative Writing (ENG 226)

• Fundamentals of Chemistry with Lab (CHM 101)
• College Composition I (ENG 120)
• Environmental Science (ENV 101)
• Introduction to Literature (LIT 100)
• Applied Statistics (MAT 240)
• Introduction to Psychology (PSY 108)

• General Chemistry I with Lab (CHM 120)
• General Chemistry II with Lab (CHM 121)
• Foundations of Education with Lab (EDU 102)
• College Composition I (ENG 120)
• Introduction to Creative Writing (ENG 226)
• Digital Photography  (FAS 226)
• Beginning Spanish I (LSP 111)
• Beginning Spanish II (LSP 112)
• Intermediate Spanish I (LSP 211)
• Intermediate Spanish II (LSP 212)
• Calculus I: Single-Variable Calculus (MAT 225)
• Calculus II: Integration and Series (MAT 275)
• Principals of Physics with Lab (PHY 101)
• Physics for Life Sciences with Lab (PHY 102)

There are currently no course offerings for duel enrollment.

• CHM 120/L General Chemistry I with Lab
• BIO 120/L General Biology I with Lab
• BIO 121/L General Biology II with Lab
• BIO 210/L Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology with Lab

• General Chemistry II with Lab (CHM 121/L)
• Assess/Accountability/Teaching (EDU 208)
• Learner Development (DEV 106)
• Children with Exceptionalities (SPED 106)
• Culturally Responsive Citizen (DEV 260) 
• Foundations of Education with Lab (EDU 102/L) 
• Interventions in Early Childhood (SPED 206)
• Professional Responsibility and Ethics in Teaching (EDU 203)
• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (BIO 210/L)

• General Biology I with Lab  (BIO 120)
• Personal Finance (FIN 250)
• U.S. History II: 1865-Present (HIS 114)
• Calculus I: Single-Variable Calculus (MAT 225)
• Music Theory and Aural Skills I (MUS 211)

There are currently no course offerings for duel enrollment.

• College Composition I (ENG 120)
• World Civilizations: 1500-Present (HIS 118)
• Introduction to Literature (LIT 100)
• Intermediate Spanish I (LSP 211)
• Intermediate Spanish II (LSP 212)
• Introduction to Philosophy (PHL 210)
• American Politics (POL 210)

• Learner Development (DEV 106)
• Foundations of Education with Lab (EDU 102)
• Access/Accountability/Teaching (EDU 208)

• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (BIO 210)
• General Chemistry I with Lab (CHM 120)
• General Chemistry II with Lab (CHM 121)
• Introduction to Sociology (SOC 112)

• General Biology I with Lab (BIO 120)
• General Biology II with Lab (BIO 121) 
• People; Places; and Plagues (BIO 215)

• College Composition I (ENG 120)
• U.S. History I: 1607-1865 (HIS 113)
• French Civilization and Culture (LFR 311)
• Introduction to Literature (LIT 100)
• Intermediate Spanish I (LSP 211)
• Intermediate Spanish II (LSP 212)

• Financial Accounting (ACC 201) 
• Managing and Leading in Business (BUS 210)
• U.S. History II: 1865-Present (HIS 114)
• Global Dimensions in Business (INT 220)
• Calculus I: Single-Variable Calculus (MAT 225)

• General Biology I with Lab (BIO 120)
• General Biology II with Lab (BIO 121)
• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (BIO 210)
• Fundamentals of Chemistry with Lab (CHM 101)
• College Composition I (ENG 120)
• Introduction to Creative Writing (ENG 226)
• U.S. History II: 1865-Present (HIS 114)
• World Civilizations: 1500-Present (HIS 118)
• Western Civilization Since 1500 (HIS 110)
• Beginning French II (LFR 112)
• Intermediate French I (LFR 211)
• Intermediate French II  (LFR 212)
• Introduction to Literature (LIT 100)
• Beginning Spanish II (LSP 112)
• Intermediate Spanish I (LSP 211)
• Intermediate Spanish II (LSP 212)
• Calculus I: Single-Variable Calculus (MAT 225)
• Applied Statistics (MAT 240)

• Introduction to Literature (LIT 100)
• Calculus I: Single-Variable Calculus (MAT 225)

• Financial Accounting (ACC 201)
• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (BIO 210)
• Introductory Drawing (FAS 110)
• U.S. History I: 1607-1865 (HIS 113)
• U.S. History II: 1865-Present (HIS 114)
• International Relations (POL 211)

• Financial Accounting (ACC 201)
• Discrete Mathematics (MAT 230)
• Introduction to Business (BUS 210)
• Environmental Science (ENV 101)
• Principles of Physics (PHY 101)
• General Chemistry I with Lab (CHM 120/L)
• Foundations of Education with Lab (EDU 102/L)

• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (BIO 210)
• Intermediate French I (LFR 211)
• Intermediate French II  (LFR 212)

• HIS 113 U.S. History I: 1607-1865
• HIS 114 U.S. History II: 1865-Present

• College Composition I (ENG 120)

• Financial Accounting (ACC 201)
• Intermediate Spanish I (LSP 211)
• Intermediate Spanish II (LSP 212)
• Calculus I: Single-Variable Calculus (MAT 225)