
Up your game with these high school completion and dual credit options from Lower Columbia College.
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Complete your High School Diploma or Earn Dual Credit
Pave the way for your future with one of LCC's high school completion options. Still in high school? Save time and money by earning dual credit.
Dual Credit Options
Earning college credit while you're in high school in the state of Washington is easier than ever. Taking advantage of one or more dual-credit options while you're still in high school is one of the smartest financial decisions today's families can make. Whether you want to prepare for the workforce, transfer to a university, stay on your high school campus, or join a college community before you graduate, there's an option that's right for you.
Choose from Running Start, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College in the High School, and/or Advanced Placement.
Currently Attending High School
High school juniors and seniors can earn both high school and college credit at the same time through a statewide partnership between local high schools and community colleges.
High school students and recent graduates of Washington State high schools planning to attend LCC may be eligible for alternative placement in Math and English classes, resulting in considerable tuition savings.
High school students can earn dual high school and college credit in career and technical education courses that will transfer to any Washington State two-year (and some four-year) colleges.
Kelso High School Trades Programs
Kelso High School juniors and seniors can participate in the following full-year classes on the LCC campus for dual high school and college credit.
The LCC College in the High School program is a cooperative program between local school districts and LCC. The program allows high school students the opportunity to earn LCC college credit while simultaneously earning high school credit for approved advanced high school courses.
High School Completion Options
Open Doors is a re-engagement program that provides education and services to older youth, ages 16-21, who are significantly credit deficient or are more than one year past their original cohort graduation date.
Designed for students 18 and over who want to earn a high school diploma and transition into college-level coursework. Students can start at any time during the year.
Set of tests that when passed certify the test taker has met high school level academic skills. The GED credential is widely recognized by colleges, training programs, and employers as equivalent to a high school diploma.
College and Career Preparation (CCP) and Running Start
CCP General Office
(360) 442-2580 -- Se habla español
(360) 442-2589
collegeandcareerprep@lowercolumbia.edu
Admission Center 151
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.