College Credit for High School Students: The Early Scholars Program

Students who have completed their sophomore year in high school may be eligible to register for college-level courses at the University. Please note that the intent of this program is to supplement a student’s high school curriculum, not replace it. Furthermore, acceptance into the Early Scholars Program is not full admission to the undergraduate program at Rockford University, and all standard admission criteria must be followed for that type of admission. Students interested in the Early Scholars Program should complete a Rockford University Admission Application, submit high school transcripts and standardized test scores (ACT/SAT), and present two letters of recommendation from their high school principal, guidance counselor or teacher. After review of the application credentials, admission to the program may be authorized by the chief admission officer for undergraduate admission.