Concurrent Enrollment

Discover the Concurrent Enrollment program at the Matteo Ricci Institute, allowing high school students to earn transferable college credit through courses taught by qualified faculty.

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Earn College Credit in High School

For more than 20 years, Matteo Ricci Institute has been offering college courses in local Catholic high schools through our Consortium Program. College level courses are taught by qualified high school faculty under the supervision of Seattle University faculty. Students who successfully complete the course(s) and pay the associated fees are eligible to earn college credit. The college credit is transferable to most colleges and universities.

The four participating Seattle-area high schools currently include:

For information about the HUMT 1910 Global Citizenship pilot program for select Jesuit high schools, click here. 

Registration

  • Fall:  Registration is open from October 8 – November 1st (registration closes at noon). An email has been sent to the personal or school email address for each registered high school student. Course selection and payment is required to complete the registration process within the registration period.
  • Winter and Spring: Under development. Please check back soon. 

Please note: Late registrations are not accepted. Email matteoricci@seattleu.edu with any questions.

Each course is a 5-quarter credit equivalent and costs $425.

Transcripts can be ordered to show registration at any time after registration has been processed, which will be confirmed with an email. 

However, only after grades have been submitted and processed will a final transcript, including the final grade, be available. Please check back here for the date of final grade posting.

Information on how to order transcript information is available here.

Seattle University offers no refunds for withdrawing from a Matteo Ricci course, unless a student needs to withdraw from the high school. 

Course Offerings

Courses offered in the high school adhere to a Seattle University on-campus course offering expectations. The titles below link to the Seattle University Catalog.

HUMT 1910: Global Citizenship for Select Jesuit High Schools

Humanities 1910: Global Citizenship is an asynchronous online college course for select Jesuit high schools which allows students to participate in a university-level research course grounded in Jesuit values. 

This course has been designed to deepen and expand students’ understanding of global citizenship, inspired by the global Jesuit network, providing them with an intellectual framework in the foundations of International Studies. Students will have the opportunity reflect on their relationship to vulnerable communities in global perspective thinking critically about what it means to accompany others in their struggles for just and dignified lives.

Taught by Seattle University International Studies Professor Serena Cosgrove, PhD, a scholar of women’s rights, Indigenous sovereignty, and postconflict challenges, this course will also strengthen student writing and presentation skills through personal statements and advocacy letters, as well as student research abilities through interviews and database research.

Please note that this is a pilot program for select Jesuit high schools, and is not open enrollment. Contact your school guidance counselor for details about enrollment. 

When is registration? 
There is a short window provided for enrollment in December. Those dates are December 16-20. We will have support at the ready during PST business hours should you have any challenges with the registration process. We encourage you to register early so if you do run into challenges, there is time to address those before the enrollment deadline. 

When does the class start? The course runs January 13 through April 29, 2024.

How much does this course cost? 
You will be required to pay $250 at the time of registration to participate in this opportunity to earn college credit at Seattle University.

Are there scholarships? 
There are no scholarships being offered. The cost of this course is already steeply discounted and is approximately 5% of the cost of undergraduate credits earned by other students. 

Can I decide later to register? 
Unfortunately, no. We follow college guidelines and practices. You must decide before the course begins whether or not you want to be a part of the course.   

What if I have to leave my high school while the course is underway? 
If this unfortunately happens, you will need to notify matteoricci@seattleu.edu of this enrollment change. We will verify your high school departure with the administration at your high school and we will remove the course from your academic record by processing an enrollment drop. This will mean there is no grade and no transcript created. You will not, however, be refunded your tuition. 

How do I know if this class would be a good choice for me? 
If you are self-motivated, can manage your obligations without a lot of reminders, are interested in the subject content and are able to maintain a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average, this is likely a good match for you. A key difference between high school and college is that you have a lot more autonomy and receive fewer proactive reminders. There are plenty of ways to receive academic support, but unlike high school, you will be called upon to manage your needs well and if you need help, to ask for it. 

What are the details about the course content and assignments? 
If you would like a copy of the course syllabus, email matteoricci@seattleu.edu

What technology do I need to take this class? 
You will need a laptop or tablet and internet access to be able to connect with Seattle University’s student learning system, Canvas, and to engage with your instructor and fellow students throughout the term. A camera on your computer is also helpful, but not necessary, should you want to connect with fellow students or your instructor during the course.   

What is the workload for this class? 
While the time commitment each week will vary, to remain current, students will need to commit about 5 hours per week, on average, to manage the expectations set forth in the course.    

What is an asynchronous online class? 
Asynchronous is an adjective that means “not occurring at the same time.” In education, asynchronous indicates that the class and assignments are occurring or able to be completed independently according to a person’s own self-paced schedule within the timeline established by the professor of the class. 

How do I communicate with my professor? 
During your first week in the course, your professor will solicit input on when students anticipate being able to take advantage of office hours in order to set aside time for real time engagement in support of your success. You will also be able to use the student learning management system, Canvas, to collaborate and communicate with fellow students and your professor regularly.   

Why is this something I should consider? 
There are many reasons to earn college credits while in high school. In applying for college, demonstrating that you have been successful in earning college credit while in high school adds strength to your application. Research shows that students who have experience with college credit in high school do better in college than students who do not. Credits that transfer in provide opportunities to accelerate studies or to take additional interesting courses in college.   

How many credits do I earn? 
The course will appear as 5 quarter credits on the Seattle University transcript.

Are these credits transferable? 
Most colleges and universities accept credit on college transcripts that were taken while in high school. Some do not. While there is not a definitive list of institutions that accept the credit, if there is an institution you are likely to attend, a call to their admissions office asking about college credit while in high school is a good idea. However, even if the institution you are hoping to attend does accept the credits, knowing the minimum grade required of you to earn for them to transfer the credit, and then how the credit will apply to your intended program of study will be helpful to give you the fullest possible picture of your specific situation. 

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