At Clarion University–Venango Campus, students have several ways through which to earn college credits while still in high school and to become acclimated to university life.
The Jump Start Program
High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors accepted into the Jump Start program may take any course offered at the Venango Campus in accordance with the standard enrollment guidelines of Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
Students may take one or more courses each semester. Some students have opted to attend the Venango Campus full-time during their senior year, allowing them to graduate from high school with a full year of college courses under their belt. All students who 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.
To be admitted to the Jump Start Program, students must:
- be going into the 10th, 11th, or 12th grades this coming fall, enrolled in academic courses or the home school equivalent
- have a QPA of 3.25 or higher
- have a standardized test score of at least 1000 SAT (Critical Reading and Math only), or 100 PSAT, or 21 ACT, or one advanced and one proficient score on the PSSA
- submit an official high school transcript
Jump Start Scholarships
Generous support to offset the cost of tuition for Jump Start students is provided by the Samuel L. Justus Charitable Trust and Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program which allows businesses to receive a tax credit for funds contributed to support Jump Start. Based on available funds, Jump Start students may pay as little as $75 per credit hour for classes.
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The Dual Enrollment Program
The Dual Enrollment Program is offered through the Pennsylvania Department of Education and postsecondary partners such as Clarion University to provide high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to experience post-secondary coursework while completing their high school requirements. The goal of the program is to encourage more students to further their education after high school and to better prepare them to do so.
Dual Enrollment is open to students who:
:: have a cumulative 2.8 high school QPA.
:: submit results from the PSAT, SAT or PSSA tests.
:: complete the Dual Enrollment Application.
:: obtain signatures from their principal, guidance counselor and parents.
The college credits earned count toward both high school graduation and the student's college transcript.
The cost of Dual Enrollment classes is dependent on the individual school district. Please contact your guidance counselor for more information.
If you decide not to attend Clarion University following graduation, we can help you transfer to the college or university of your choice. You can also explore transfer options at: PA TRAC www.patrac.org for more information.
