High School Programs
Start College Early With Kish
On This Page: Explore Programs | Application Steps | Which Program is Right for me? | Benefits of HS Programs
Kickstart your college journey while you’re still in high school. Kishwaukee College offers flexible programs that let you earn college credit, explore career interests, and save time and money on your degree.
High school students have a few additional application steps — review them here.
Explore Kish’s High School Programs
High school students have several ways to earn college credit with Kishwaukee College. Explore the options below to find the program that fits your goals—dual credit, Early College, career pathways, and more. Select a program to learn what’s required and how to get started.
Dual Credit
Earn high school and college credit at the same time with approved courses offered at your school.
Explore Dual CreditEarly College Program
Get a jump on your degree by taking guided, college-level coursework before you graduate high school.
Discover Early CollegeCareer & Technical Education (CTE) Pathways
Gain hands-on experience in career-focused programs that build real skills and earn college credit early.
Explore CTE PathwaysEMSA (Engineering, Math & Science Academy)
Explore advanced STEM coursework that prepares motivated students for college-level science and engineering.
Explore EMSAHow High School Students Apply
You’ll use the standard Kish application. Just make sure to select the choices below so we know you’re a high school student.
- Status: High School Student
- Degree options: High School Student
- Academic Program: High School General Enrollee
- Load Intent: Part-Time
- High School Attended to: Anticipated graduation date
Which Program Is Right for Me?
| Program | Program Description |
| Dual Credit Program | Earn college credit while taking high school classes |
| Early College Program | Start degree coursework early at Kish |
| Engineering, Math & Science Academy (EMSA) | For students pursuing engineering, nursing, or pre-professional biology STEM majors |
| CTE Program | Hands-on technical programs for career readiness |
Benefits of Starting Early
- Save money on tuition
- Earn college credit early
- Explore career paths
- Ease your transition to college
- Learn in supportive Kish classrooms