In addition to Advanced Placement (AP) and dual credit courses, District 214 offers other ways to earn early college credit.  

Independent Concurrent Enrollment

Outside the school day or during the summer, a student can independently enroll at Harper College to complete college-level coursework prior to high school graduation. Additionally, upon completing the course, the student can request that high school credit be granted even if the course is not offered or sponsored by the District.  

To enroll in concurrent enrollment at Harper, students must be at least 16 years old or have junior- or senior-level status in high school and a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Qualified high school students can enroll in one or two courses as a concurrent student with Harper College advisor approval but may not enroll as a full-time student (12 or more credit hours) in any semester. Approval for concurrent enrollment will be contingent on prerequisites for the course(s) being met, including any minimum required score on the college placement exam or ACT/SAT exam.

Harper College’s concurrent enrollment information

Illinois’ Seal of Biliteracy

District 214 students have the opportunity to earn the Seal of Biliteracy, the state of Illinois’ recognition for proficiency in English and one or more foreign languages. The Seal of Biliteracy gives students an opportunity to earn early college credit for a foreign language.

More information on the Seal of Biliteracy