College in High School
The College in High School program is an Articulation Agreement for Dual Enrollment.
The Office of Catholic Schools has initiated discussions with local Catholic universities and colleges to form articulation agreements between our Catholic high schools and local Catholic universities and colleges.
The purpose of forming these articulation agreements is to provide a means to bring our vision “Forming for Life” to fruition.
As part of this vision, it is our desire to provide a seamless offering of Catholic school education, pre-kindergarten through post-secondary. By forming these articulations with our local Catholic post-secondary institutions, we hope to provide an opportunity to our Catholic youth to experience their formation in the Catholic faith into their adulthood.
In turn, these young adults may be more prone to stay in our local Catholic communities, forming relationships locally and having a positive impact on the Catholic Church through their service, leadership and vocations within our Catholic communities into the future.
College in High School Informational Brochure
Partnering Accredited Institutions
Listed below are the colleges and universities that have agreed to offer College in High School courses through Geibel Catholic. Each institution has its own registration procedures and credit costs. To earn the Weighted CHS QPA at Geibel Catholic, students must enroll in the course through the participating College or University. The Weighted CHS QPA is a 5.000 scale. Students who enroll in the course at Geibel Catholic but do NOT enroll through the coordinating College or University will earn the Standard High School QPA for the course; a 4.000 scale.
Mount Aloysius College
- College Calculus 1
- Honors Chemistry 2
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Honors 3-D Art
Seton Hill University
- World Religions
- Honors Composition & Rhetoric
- Honors Principles of Literature
- Probability & Statistics
- College Calculus 1
- Honors American History
- Honors Survey of French Literature
- Survey of Spanish Literature
St. Vincent College
- College Calculus 1
- College Calculus 2
- Cybersecurity
- Physics
- French IV
- Survey of French Literature
- Spanish IV
- Honors 2-D Art
- Honors 3-D Art
- Music Theory 1 & 2
College In High School FAQs
What is College in High School?
College in High School is a way to obtain college credits while still in high school. Geibel students can earn credits from Seton Hill University, Saint Vincent College, and Mount Aloysius College during the school day. Credits can be transferred to colleges and universities across the nation other than those issuing the credit.
Are College in High School courses at Geibel Catholic real college courses?
Yes, the College in High School courses taught at Geibel are actual courses registered and accepted at each college or university that advance the student toward college graduation. The courses taught at Geibel Catholic are reviewed and approved by each college’s academic departments and registrars. Many Geibel Catholic students who take advantage of the program begin as Sophomores in college immediately after graduation from Geibel Catholic.
Who teaches the college courses?
Our highly qualified and experienced instructors at Geibel Catholic teach the courses. The colleges and university thoroughly review each teacher’s curriculum vitae and syllabi. Only after meeting their higher standards, Geibel Catholic teachers are granted positions as adjunct faculty at these colleges and university.
Registration
Students may register for more than one course and for courses through more than one college. Each of the three participating schools has different registration deadlines, fees, and payments. Payment for the class(es) must be made directly to the enrolling institution at the time of registration. Registration forms and deadlines are available in the Guidance Office and at www.geibelcatholic.org.
College Credit
To earn college credit the student must register and pay for the course(s), earn a C or better in the courses, maintain a 3.0 GPA in the subject area of study, and attend school regularly.
Transferring Credits
College credits can be transferred to any college, not just the three participating colleges. Most colleges will accept all transferred credits. Colleges that have accepted these credits include Penn State, the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, Washington & Jefferson College, PennWest University (formerly California University of PA), West Virginia University, Waynesburg University, and many other colleges both locally and nationally.
Transcripts
Transcripts can be requested from the participating schools through their Registrar’s Office after the student has graduated from Geibel Catholic. Each transcript should be sent to the student’s college of choice for credit transfer.
For more information about the College in High School program please contact Ms. Smith.
