Wisconsin’s Early College Credit Program (ECCP) is available to Wisconsin public and private high school juniors and seniors for fall, spring, and summer terms. Under ECCP, the cost of tuition for approved courses is shared among the school district or private school, the state, and in some cases the students. ECCP eligibility rules, deadlines, and procedural requirements must be met.

Qualified high school juniors and seniors taking ECCP classes at UW–Madison are admitted as University Special students. They are permitted to take up to two online, blended, or in-person courses per term.

If a qualified high school junior or senior does not meet the ECCP requirements, they should contact the program to discuss their options.

How to Get in

Qualified high school juniors and seniors who intend to pursue admission as University Special students must review and complete the required application steps on the ACSSS website.

A minimum high school GPA of 3.000 overall and in the most recent semester is required. Additional requirements include recommendations from high school personnel and academic qualification for the course(s) of interest.

Before applying, interested students should review the details regarding the options for high school students are provided on the ACSSS website and meet with their high school guidance counselor to determine if taking a university course is a sound academic choice.