• Must be a high school or homeschool student in good behavioral and academic standing.
• Must meet minimum GPA requirement of 2.5
• Upon successful completion of the WNC course, students must request that a WNC transcript be sent to their high school.
• Dual credit is approved by each high school and subject to change. Students are advised to talk with their high school counselor BEFORE enrolling in a WNC course for dual credit.

1. Fill out the Application for admission to WNC (for new students to WNC only)
   • View important dates and deadlines   
   • Check your email! You will receive 2 separate emails which include the following:
     • 1st email - 10 digit NSHE ID number (WNC student ID)
     • 2nd email - WNC Anywhere activation link and directions to create login (this login gives access to myWNC and Canvas)
2. Review the student handbook to become familiar with programs, policies, procedures and step by step guides to help with the enrollment process and attend any required orientations.

College opportunities for high school students handbook

       3.  Submit a high school authorization form, indicating the class(es) planned for enrollment each academic school year.

• • Student and parent/guardian signature is required on the form

• • A WNC advisor will need written permission from the student’s high school to ensure the student is in good academic standing. If the student is enrolling in the courses on their own and is not associated with an affiliated program, it is up to the student to contact their high school to provide appropriate approval to the college. They may send email approval to counseling@wnc.edu
  • Allow up to five business days for processing once approval from the high school is received.

Register for class(es) via myWNC.

• Log into your myWNC account using your WNC Anywhere credentials. Enter a "w" followed by your NSHE student ID number and use the password you created when you activated your WNCAnywhere login.
  • For assistance contact Admissions and Records at 775-445-3277 or admissions.records@wnc.edu

Verify enrollment:

• Log into your myWNC student center to view your class(es) and verify you are enrolled in the correct course(s).

Fees:

WNC offers online and in-person college courses at a discounted rate to Nevada high school students. Beginning with the fall 2022 semester, Nevada high school students will pay fees determined by the NSHE Board of Regents and will not be charged an application fee.

All NSHE institutions will charge a flat fee for concurrent enrollment courses as determined by the NSHE Board of Regents  These are defined as having a WNC approved high school instructor teach a WNC class in parson at the high school through their regular schedule.  

*Reduced fees are NOT available for the summer semesters.

Payment:

Some high schools offer tuition assistance for dual and/or concurrent courses. you must discuss this with your high school to determine what portion of the tuition is your responsibility.

• Payments can be made through your myWNC student center - finances section.
• Pay close attention to important dates and deadlines which can be found on our Fee Information page

• Conducted online through the WNC Online (Canvas) site
  • View Canvas tutorials
  • View Canvas first time login instructions
• Critical information about online classes:
  • You must take the initiative to go through all the steps to get started with the class!
  • Online classes are not faster or easier that traditional college classes
  • You must be ready to begin the class (signed up through Canvas, etc.) by the first day of the semester
  • Pay attention to deadlines for assignments, quizzes and tests and make sure they are submitted by the due date (otherwise the computer will not accept them)
  • Let the instructor know if you have any question or concerns about the class

If you have questions about or need accommodations or services, please visit our Disability Support Services page for more information.

High School students who have been officially excused from compulsory school attendance on the condition of equivalent instruction outside of the schools (home school students) may be approved on a case-by-case basis for enrollment if the student is a high school junior or senior, or if deemed academically talented if the student is a high school freshman or sophomore.

For more information, visit our Homeschool Opportunities page.

Students below the age of 14 will need to submit an official middle school or high school transcript to verify they are a high school freshman or higher grade level.  Permission from the instructor of each class the student wishes to enroll in must be obtained. Approval by a WNC Counselor and by the Director of Admissions and Records or her/his designee must also be granted. Students must submit an Enrollment Request form to enroll.

Academic Advising & Access: 775-445-3267 or counseling@wnc.edu

Admissions & Records: 775-445-3277 or admissions.records@wnc.edu