High School Students
Earn College Credit in High School
CSU Pueblo offers opportunities for high school students to earn college credit through Concurrent Enrollment and Senior-to-Sophomore programs.
Start Building College Credit Early
High school students may be able to take university-level courses while still completing high school. These opportunities can help students explore college expectations, prepare for future degree programs, and earn college credit before graduating.
High School Program Options
Choose the option that best matches how you plan to earn college credit.
Concurrent Enrollment
Under Colorado's Postsecondary Options Act, high school juniors and seniors may register for classes at CSU Pueblo with approval from their high school counselor.
In some cases, the student's school district may pay for tuition. Course selection, approval, and registration requirements may vary by district and course availability.
View Enrollment RequirementsSenior-to-Sophomore Program
The Senior-to-Sophomore program allows eligible high school students to take university-level courses while remaining in their high school classrooms.
This program is offered through agreements with participating high school districts and schools.
View Participating SchoolsHigh School Program Checklist
Use this checklist to prepare for Concurrent Enrollment or Senior-to-Sophomore participation.
Talk With Your High School Counselor
Start with your high school counselor to confirm eligibility, district approval, course options, and deadlines.
Review Program Requirements
Check the enrollment requirements and make sure you understand placement, course, and district approval expectations.
Choose Approved Courses
Course options may depend on your school district, availability, placement requirements, and whether the course is offered at your high school.
Submit Required Information
Work with your high school counselor to submit required information for review and approval before registration.
Complete Placement Requirements
Some courses may require ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, or other placement information, especially for English, math, or science courses.
Register Through the Program
Registration is based on approval and space availability. Students must register through the appropriate High School Programs contact.
Once You Are Enrolled
After your course is approved and you are enrolled, follow these next steps to stay on track.
Confirm Your Course Schedule
Review your approved course schedule and make sure you understand when and where your course meets.
Understand College Expectations
University-level courses may include different deadlines, grading expectations, assignments, and attendance requirements than high school courses.
Check Placement or Prerequisites
Make sure any required placement scores, prerequisites, or course approvals are completed before the course begins.
Stay Connected With Your Counselor
Continue working with your high school counselor and CSU Pueblo program contacts if questions come up.
Track Your College Credit
After completing the course, keep records of your college credit so you can use it toward future college planning.
Plan Your Next Step
When you are ready to apply for college after high school, review CSU Pueblo first-year student information.
View First-Year Student InformationCourse Selection and Registration
The purpose of the Concurrent Enrollment Program is to supplement educational opportunities by allowing students to choose courses that are not offered at the high school level.
- Course selection may vary based on school district approval.
- Upper-division courses are exempt.
- Students may need ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores for courses such as English, math, and science.
- After required information is submitted to the high school counselor and approved by the school district, it is submitted to CSU Pueblo.
- Registration is based on space availability and must be completed with the appropriate program contact.
High School Programs Contacts
Contact the appropriate High School Programs team member for questions about Concurrent Enrollment or Senior-to-Sophomore opportunities.
Caleb Bergman
Concurrent Enrollment Specialist
Phone: 719.549.2734
Email: caleb.bergman@csupueblo.edu
Eutimio Trujillo
Senior-to-Sophomore Specialist
Phone: 719.549.2627
Email: eutimio.trujillo@csupueblo.edu
Location: Library and Academic Resource Center, Room 184
Ready to Learn More?
Review enrollment requirements, connect with High School Programs, or explore first-year admissions if you are preparing to apply to CSU Pueblo after graduation.