At SJN, we take pride in providing your student with the best academic experience possible - and not just for their high school years! We are proud partners with Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, and are able to offer dual enrollment classes so your student can earn high school credit and college credit at the same time. 

Unlike an AP course, dual credit college courses do not rely on one test for earning college credit - they are semester courses that allow students to earn both high school credit (0.5 cr./semester) and college credit at the same time. Students who successfully complete the course will receive college credit from our partner university. All college courses are taught by our own SJN faculty, who are also university-certified instructors and hold a Master’s or PhD in their respective fields. All classes take place on our campus, within the comfort and support of their regular high school classrooms.

We offer 14 college courses in various core subject areas (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) and in Business. A complete list of the 2024-2025 College Course offerings are as follows:

SEMESTER ONE
College Communication
US History to 1865
Early Modern Civilizations (1500-1815)
Introduction to Business
General Economics
College Algebra
College Biology (full year)

SEMESTER TWO
College Composition
US History Since 1865
Modern Civilizations (1815 - Present)
Financial Literacy
Essentials of Financial Accounting
College Statistics
College Environmental Science (full year)

Do my students have to take the classes for college credit?

• No - students can either take our classes simply as honor’s high school classes or pursue them for college credit. This choice is given to the family upon enrollment into the class and parental consent is required to take the courses for college credit. Even if they choose not to take the course for college credit, it still exposes them to college-level content and helps prepare them for their freshman year courses at university.

What fees are associated with dual enrollment?

• If they choose to take the course for college credit, they must pay a fee for tuition to each university. This costs approximately $100 per credit hour ($300 for a 3-credit course, $400 for a 4-credit course). This allows for massive savings, as a  traditional 3-credit course in a public university costs $1,067 for an in-state student or $6,250 at a private university.

Are classes on the SJNA campus or does my student need to go off campus for class?

• All of our college classes are taught by our own SJNA teachers in their own classrooms. There is no traveling off campus to attend classes.

Who teaches your courses, and how are they qualified to teach at the university level?

• All college courses are taught by our own SJNA faculty, who are also university-certified adjunct instructors for Marquette University and/or the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Each of our partner universities conducts a thorough review of our faculty’s educational credentials and real-world experience to determine if they are qualified to teach their college courses through dual credit. Each instructor must hold a Master’s or PhD in their respective fields.

Will these credits transfer to other universities?

• Yes, absolutely! The courses we offer are freshman-level classes and will transfer just as if your student were to transfer colleges at any time. They will receive an official university transcript from either Marquette University or UW Oshkosh, and those credits will transfer to where they will enroll full-time. If you have any questions or concerns regarding transferring these credits, our College Counselor would be happy to assist you in contacting your student’s prospective university.

Will my student need to retake these classes in college?

• No, as long as your student is taking these for college credit and passes the course successfully, it counts as if they were taking the class in their regular university setting. It is a wonderful way to get ahead in both high school and college graduation requirements.

What are the benefits of taking college courses now at SJNA?

• Smaller Classroom Sizes: Instead of taking a freshman-level general education requirement in a university classroom of 50, 100, or 200 students, our college classes average 15 students per class for individualized instruction. 

• Cost Effective: A three-credit course at a public university in Wisconsin costs $1,067, and through a private university would cost $6,250. These are the actual tuition costs for full-time students at our partner universities, Marquette and UW Oshkosh. A three-credit course through SJNA’s dual enrollment partnership program only costs approximately $300.

• Familiar Teachers and Classrooms: Your student can take certified university courses approved and transcripted by Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh from the comfort of their high school classroom at SJNA with their regular faculty. These are teachers whom they see every day within the regular timing of our high school courses (45 minutes every day) in the classrooms that they already know. A familiar, comfortable environment can make all the difference in being successful during the first steps into collegiate learning.