Wildcat Academy offers high school students the opportunity to experience and prepare for college prior to enrolling as a first-time freshman. Through Wildcat Academy’s various programs and opportunities, high school students can earn college credit through dual credit courses, get hands-on experience in their area of interest and even earn a scholarship to IWU!
This exciting opportunity allows students to jump-start their college career and prepare for a successful college experience!
If you have questions about oportunities offered through the Wildcat Academy, please contact wildcatacademy@indwes.edu.
Online Dual Enrollment Classes
Earn college credit before ever stepping foot on a college campus! These courses are designed specifically for high school juniors and seniors and are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
An application fee of $25 is charged at the time of application for each term.
Learn MoreOnsite Dual Enrollment - Marion, Ind.
High school juniors and seniors earn college credit before graduating high school by taking courses onsite at our Marion, Indiana, campus. These credits satisfy IWU graduation requirements and can be transferred. The program provides a great experience and exposure to college-level coursework at a reduced cost. Students are limited to six credit hours per semester.
An application fee of $25 is charged at the time of application for each term.
Learn MoreWildcat Summer Academy
The Wildcat Summer Academy is a unique enrichment and inspiration opportunity to develop skills to be used for a lifetime. High school students are invited to spend one week on IWU’s campus immersed in a subject of their choice—such as art, business, music or nursing—and explore the Christian faith in the context of their specific area of interest.
Wildcat Consortium
The Wildcat Consortium is a strategic partnership between IWU and select secondary Christian schools. Students who graduate from a partner school are awarded up to a $10,000 scholarship to attend IWU’s Marion campus.