College Credit at PSSC

PSSC Dual credit programs/classes give students the opportunity to earn high school and college credit at the same time. At PSSC, these credit opportunities include: 

1. Dual Credit Articulations with specific colleges 
   • A or B is required for PSSC to award credit. Students much complete the process for each of the colleges. Please refer to HPS CTE website for more information on each colleges policies/procedures or ask your PSSC Teacher. 

2. College In the High School (CiHS) - Law & Justice, Sports Medicine, Teaching Academy 

   • Students are automatically enrolled in CWU College in the High School courses when they take the following PSSC programs: Law & Justice, Sports Medicine, Teaching Academy. It is important to note that this begins a student’s college transcript at CWU – their grade can have implications for things such as financial aid. College grading & transcript posting is based upon the college’s academic calendar (such as withdraw deadlines). Prior to the college’s withdraw deadline, any student at risk of not earning credit will have a family meeting with PSSC teacher and PSSC School Counselor. 

 

PSSC Dual Credit & CiHS Partners: 

• Central Washington University – CiHS 

• Green River College 

• Highline College 

• Renton Technical College 

• Seattle Colleges (Seattle Central College; South Seattle College) 

 

2024-2025 College Credits at PSSC

(PSSC College Credit 2025-2026 List TBD)

 

How do I earn this college credit? 

Dual Credit Articulations	College in the High School (CiHS)
Earn a grade of A or B in your PSSC class  Complete the application process as directed on the CTE web page to claim your college credit.	Students are automatically enrolled in Central Washington University (CWU) by taking their CiHS PSSC class. Grades will automatically be posted to CWU’s transcript.  To opt out, students need to communicate in writing to their PSSC teacher by CiHS CWU academic deadline.

 

How much does it cost?  

• Enrollment (application) is free in all Washington public two-year and four-year colleges. CWU application fee is currently $60, but students can request a fee waiver 

• Claimed college credits are free 

Claiming Credits & College Transcripts: 

**College transcripts are maintained by each institution, and HPS cannot change and/or remove college grades. College GPA may impact other things such as financial aid status, so it is important to note each institution’s policy. While we have included information below, please refer to each college for the most up-to-date policy information on dual credit grading policies. 

College	How do I claim my credits?	Will my high school grade transfer to my college transcript?
Central Washington University (CiHS)	TBD	TBD
Green River College	Refer to HPS CTE website	Yes. The high school grade is calculated with the college GPA.
Highline College	Refer to HPS CTE website	No. The course is listed separately on the transcript and does not impact college GPA.
Renton Technical College	Refer to HPS CTE website	No. a “C” indicating C for Credit earned is posted to the transcript and does not impact college GPA
Seattle Colleges	Coming Soon	Coming Soon

 

If I’m not planning on attending the college my PSSC class has credit with, can those credits count at the college I enroll at? 

If a student is interested in transferring the articulated course/s to other colleges or universities, please keep in mind that colleges and universities have the right and authority to determine program requirements and course offerings in accordance with their institutional missions. Please refer to the individual college or university's admission requirements and process for transferable credits and any applicable fees.