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Youth links Youth Options Program
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Youth Options Programfor Qualified High School StudentsUW-Madison takes part in the Youth Options Program (YOP) created by the State Legislature. This program allows public school students in grades 11 and 12 to enroll in courses at institutions of higher education with fees and tuition for preapproved courses paid by local school boards. To participate in the program, you must apply to both the local school board and a chosen institution of higher education and must meet that institution's admission requirements. Each institution sets its own admission requirements. UW-Madison Program RequirementsThe Adult and Student Services Center, Division of Continuing Studies, serves as the admission and dean's office for students who participate in the Youth Options Program at UW-Madison. Applicants must have at least a 3.000 (B) cumulative grade point average as indicated on the high school transcript. You are limited to one course per term (or semester). Exceptions are considered on a case-by-case basis. For information about this policy, contact adviser Moira G. Kelley. Continuation in the program requires a minimum grade of C (2.000) in university work. School Board ApprovalEach student must submit a completed Department of Public Instruction Youth Options Program Plan and Report Form (obtained from your high school guidance counselor) and submit it to the local school board no later than March 1 for fall term or October 1 for spring term. On the form, indicate the course you want to take at UW-Madison. Any course you request must be identified by the department name and course number as it appears in the UW-Madison Timetable. For example, First Semester Russian is SLAVIC 101 (Slavic Languages Department). You must meet the course prerequisites listed in the Timetable. It is a good idea to include an alternative course(s) on the form in case your first choice is unavailable. The school board determines whether high school credit and/or fee and tuition payment will be granted for the course (and/or alternatives) specified on the Youth Options Program form. If approval is granted, the school board must send the original approved form, signed by your parent or guardian and by the designated school board contact person, to the UW-Madison Adult and Student Services Center. Admission ProceduresStudents must also apply for admission to UW-Madison using the University Special and Guest Student Application, which also can be obtained from the Adult and Student Services Center, 1305 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706; phone 608-263-6960.
Class Enrollment ProcessYou will be notified of admission by e-mail or letter from the assistant dean, Office of University Special and Guest Students. The Registrar's Office will then e-mail an Enrollment Invitation. New students will be required to attend an orientation. Continuing UW-Madison students must pick up Timetables on campus or at a Dane County public library or view it online. UW-Madison Youth Options Program students enroll using Web enrollment. The Registrar's Office will specify the enrollment time. Complete instructions for using the Enrollment System are provided in the Timetable and are included with the admission letter. Be aware that being admitted does not guarantee that you will be able to enroll for a specific approved course since University Special students enroll last on a space-available basis (i.e. are not permitted to enroll until all other degree students have enrolled). Payment of Fees and TuitionThe Adult and Student Services Center will provide the Bursar's Office with a list of students admitted to the Youth Options Program and the names of your school districts. Each school district will be directly invoiced by the Bursar's Office. No payment should be submitted until the invoice is received. Within 30 days of the first class, the Adult and Student Services Center will report to the school board the courses being carried by YOP students.
Only the school district can approve a course for payment under the Youth Options Program. Substitutions or additions to your original list of approved courses must be reported in writing to the Adult and Student Services Center by the School District. It is your responsibility to obtain all clearances for the enrollment from the high school. The Adult and Student Services Center will send grade transcripts to local school boards within 30 days of the end of each term. Rights and Responsibilities of Enrolled StudentsOnce enrolled, you have all the rights of University students as well as the responsibilities including meeting deadlines for enrollment, adding and dropping courses, and withdrawing. The current Timetable has deadline information. University Special student policy is available in the University Special and Guest Student Application brochure or by calling 608-263-6960. Note: Courses taken as a University Special student become part of the permanent University record and may affect subsequent admission to postsecondary institutions. A poor grade could have a negative impact on a future admission decision. Advising is AvailableAdvisers in the Adult and Student Services Center are available to help. Specific questions regarding this program may be directed to Moira G. Kelley, YOP adviser, at 608-263-7136, e-mail mkelley@dcs.wisc.edu Traditional Program for High School StudentsThe Traditional Program allows qualified high school juniors and seniors to apply to take one University course, for which prerequisites are met, each term. For more information, call 608-263-7136 or e-mail: mkelley@dcs.wisc.edu Noncredit Classes for YouthLinks to UW-Madison academic and athletic programs for children and teens.
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Contact us Adult and Student Services Center Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:45 am-4:30 pm, Tues until 7 pm
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