Below is a list of our active high school partners. If your school is not listed below, feel free to email the High School Programs office for additional options.
Download the Concurrent Enrollment Checklist to guide you through this process.
Paying out of pocket? Download the Self-Pay Checklist to guide you through this process.
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Forms you may need:
CE Student Orientation Information
Video resources and general orientation information can be found here.
ASCENT (Accelerating Students through Concurrent ENrollmenT) ASCENT is Concurrent Enrollment extended into the 5th year of high school sponsorship, providing graduating seniors tuition assistance with one extra year of free college-level coursework.
** All ASCENT applicants should also complete their FAFSA and apply to their program/colleges of choice. If students qualify for financial aid from their program/schools of choice that exceeds ASCENT tuition, students should accept financial aid, which might include textbooks, and forfeit their ASCENT slots to students on the ASCENT waitlist.
For more information about ASCENT, visit Colorado Department of Education website.
Student Eligibility:
On track to graduate at end of 12th grade year (meets High School graduation requirements)
Must have 9 transcripted college-level credits (100 level+) by graduation
§ Includes articulated CTE college credits and AP tests scores of 3-5 §
Does not include remedial courses credits, IB, or CLEP
Selected by High School Principal or Counselor
Must have an updated Pathway Plan (ICAP)
Must select a post-secondary degree or certification program
Satisfy minimum college prerequisites for ASCENT courses (no remedial courses)
Must not be in need of college-level remediation coursework for their degree program
Retained 5th year seniors do not qualify
No prior ASCENT participation (1year limit)
§ Includes articulated CTE college credits and AP tests scores of 3-5 §
Does not include remedial courses credits, IB, or CLEP
Does not include remedial courses credits, IB, or CLEP
It starts as a conversation with your high school counselor or a PPSC academic advisor in the High School Programs office. 719-502-3111 or hsp@pikespeak.edu
Concurrent Enrollment classes can be taken on any PPSC campus. Many school districts offer PPSC concurrent enrollment classes at their high schools. Contact your counselor for more information.
Plan to attend orientation.
Please review your detailed student schedule for important dates such as drop and withdraw dates.
If you have questions or concerns, call the High School Programs Office at 719-502-3111.