IWU-Marion's Wildcat Academy dual enrollment program allows juniors and seniors in high school to earn college credit before high school graduation. These credits satisfy IWU requirements and can be transferred to other universities. The program provides a great experience and exposure to college-level coursework at a reduced cost.
Why Take Dual Enrollment Courses?
- Complete college courses at a reduced cost.
- Get a head start on college and save time on your degree in college.
- Experience the collegiate academic environment alongside other dual enrollment students, as well as current undergraduates.
- Develop skills that will encourage personal and academic success during college, including time management, responsibility, collaboration, and communication.
How it Works
In high school, you can earn college credit through IWU's dual enrollment program, saving you time and money in your path toward a college degree! Eligible high school juniors may take one onsite, three-credit-hour course per term beginning in the fall semester and each summer session between the junior and senior years. Eligible high school seniors may take up to two onsite courses per term, not to exceed a total of six credit hours per term. Total credits earned through the program may not exceed 16 credit hours.
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| APPLICATION OPENS | March 1, 2023 | |
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| DEADLINE TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS | November 10, 2023 |
*Dates listed above are subject to change.
Wildcat Academy Eligibility
First-Time Applicants
- Be a high school junior or senior
- Have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Returning Applicants
- Be a high school junior or senior
- Have achieved a "C" or higher in courses completed with IWU-Marion
Admissions Requirements
First-Time Applicants
- Application with grade release
- Letter of recommendation
- Students enrolled in a high school should request the letter of recommendation from their guidance counselor. Students who are homeschooled should request the letter of recommendation from an academic reference who is a non-relative.
- Official high school transcript
- Transcripts must be emailed directly by the high school to wildcatacademy@indwes.edu, provided through an electronic e-transcript source (i.e. Parchment), by fax to (765) 677-2333, or via mail to the Office of Admissions.
Returning Applicants
- Application with grade release
Costs
Wildcat Academy application fees and tuition fees should be paid online. Each student taking courses will need to submit an application fee with the application, then pay tuition upon acceptance. Tuition must be paid before a student can be enrolled in a course.
Onsite Courses (Marion, Ind.)
- An application fee of $25 is charged at the time of application for each term.
- A tuition fee of $50 per credit hour is due prior to enrollment in a course.
- Some courses may have an associated fee, which is the responsibility of the applicant.
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Satisfactory Academic Progress
Students desiring to continue in the Wildcat Academy program, must earn a grade of "C" or higher for each course completed. If a student enrolls prior to grades being entered for the previous term and the required grade was not achieved, then the student will be dropped from the course(s) for the next term.
Tuition Refund
If a student withdraws from Indiana Wesleyan University, he/she may receive a tuition refund based on when the withdrawal occurred within the semester. There are no refunds if a student withdraws after the fifth week.
| Week | Tuition and Fee Refund |
| 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 75% |
| 4 | 50% |
| 5 | 25% |
Application Refund
The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable (cannot be applied to a future term's application).
Drop a Class
If for some reason a student is unable to complete a course, it is very important they cancel their registration. Courses may be “dropped” by notifying Registration & Academic Services (RAS) at RAS@indwes.edu using the IWU student e-mail account before the second Friday after the start of the class. When a course is dropped, it is not included on the student's permanent record. Wildcat Academy students can “withdraw” from a course up until the tenth week by emailing RAS. Withdrawals are included on a student's permanent record with a grade of "W". Students who do not cancel their registration may receive an “F” grade on their permanent record for failure to attend and complete assignments.
