High School Student Resources

Programs for High School Students

The Leaders' Early Admission Program (L.E.A.P.) on the Clarion Campus and The Jump Start Program on the Venango Campus (Oil City) are designed to admit selected high school students to Clarion University on a part-time or full-time basis for summer, fall and/or spring.

These programs provide high school students the opportunity to experience college work prior to high school graduation. The course work provides depth and a greater challenge than their high school curiculum.

Admission Criteria
The following criteria determine admission of high school students to L.E.A.P. and Jump Start at Clarion University:

1. Completion of the freshman year in high school.
2. Completion of the L.E.A.P./Jump Start application.
   Priority deadline for Fall is August 1 and for Spring is October 1.
3. Official transcripts that show enrollment in the academic or college preparatory program in high school while achieving the following:
   3.0 cumulative grade point average (85 percent) or top 20 percent of the class.
   SAT of at least 1000 (CR & M) or ACT of 21. Students can also be considered with a PSAT of 100 or PSSA scores of Proficient or Advanced (at least one score must be advanced).
4. Recommendation to the Dean of Enrollment Management by the student's guidance counselor and high school principal by way of a signature on the second page of the application. These signatures serve as support for the applicant's motivation, interest, academic ability, and social maturity.
5. Consent of parent or guardian by signature on the second page of the application.

The Dean of Enrollment Management may arrange for an interview with the applicant and parents. The final decision rests with the Dean of Enrollment Management.

Credits
All students that are accepted and enrolled will receive full course credits and are subject to the same rules, regulations, and benefits as any other student at Clarion University. Students may enroll in traditional on-campus classes or web-based courses.

Cost
Funding exists to reduce the cost of one course (up to 4 credits) for students meeting program requirements. 2011-12 costs: $100 per credit (includes fees). Each student is responsible for the cost of book(s) for their course.