For qualified high school students interested in earning college credits while still in high school, UW Oshkosh offers several program options that challenge and prepare you for your college career.

Cooperative Academic Partnership Program

The Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP) at UW Oshkosh provides academically able high school students the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school. Qualified students may enroll in select college courses taught by University-approved high school instructors.

CAPP students experience the academic rigor of University course work while remaining with high school peers. CAPP helps to set students apart from other college applicants and gives them a jump start on a college career.

Youth Options

UW Oshkosh participates in the Youth Options Program (YOP) created by the State of Wisconsin Legislature. This program allows qualified public school students in grades 11 and 12 to enroll in courses at institutions of higher education with fees and tuition for pre-approved courses paid by local school boards. Youth Options students attend college classes on campus rather than on site at their high schools. 

To participate in the program, a student must apply to both the local school board and a chosen institution of higher education and must meet that institution's admission requirements. Each college or university participating in the Youth Options program sets its own admission requirements. 

For more information about the state policy and regulations, visit the state’s Youth Options at www.dpi.wi.gov/youthoptions/index.html.

High School Special Students

UW Oshkosh offers a third option for qualified high school students who attend private or parochial schools or who are home schooled. Students must meet similar admissions requirements to those met by CAPP and YOP students, and must meet all course prerequisites prior to enrolling in collegiate-level course work. For additional information about the high school specials option at UW Oshkosh, please contact the Admissions Office at (920) at 424-2277 to speak with the Admissions assistant director.