About the College in the High School Program
College in the High School (CHS) courses are taught at the high school by teachers who have completed an approval process at Gonzaga. The curriculum is designed to match Gonzaga's on-campus course content, and students earn college credit upon the successful completion of the courses. Tuition for the credits in the CHS program is greatly reduced.
Mission Statement
The Gonzaga University College in the High School program promotes academic excellence and improves access to college while providing an exemplary and supportive learning community to both high school teachers and students.
Vision Statement
Gonzaga's College in the High School program brings Jesuit pedagogy to high school courses emphasizing critical thinking, social justice and academic excellence. Through collaboration, high school and university faculty support one another in effective teaching methods resulting in high school students graduating with college credit and preparation for college-level work.
Difference from Dual Enrollment and Running Start Programs
CHS provides students with college level coursework at their regular high school campus, during their regular high school schedule. While Running Start and Dual Enrollment also offer students the opportunity to earn college credits, students are usually required to take the courses at the college campus. CHS eliminates the need for transportation to and from the college campus.
Difference from Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
CHS credits are granted to participants when students complete the high school course with a passing grade, eliminating the need to take an additional AP test.