Western Nevada College Dual Enrollment / High School Programs

Western Nevada College Dual Enrollment / High School Programs offers WNC Dual Credit Programs / Dual Enrollment for high school students. The program includes Jump Start Program, General Dual Enrollment, Concurrent Enrollment, Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes at high schools, and Homeschool Opportunities.

Programs

• WNC Dual Credit Programs / Dual Enrollment — high school students · High school students can take college classes while still in high school; credits may satisfy high school graduation and college certificate/degree requirements.
• Jump Start Program — high school students · High achieving juniors and seniors can earn up to an associate degree before they graduate high school; 1-2 year program; prescribed courses toward an associate degree or certificate.
• General Dual Enrollment — high school students · High school students can enroll in college classes of their choice independently from their high school.
• Concurrent Enrollment — high school students · College courses taught by high school teachers on the high school campus during the regular schedule.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes at high schools — students · By completing a sequence of CTE classes taught at their high schools, students can receive a certificate of skill attainment in a variety of programs.
• Homeschool Opportunities — students · WNC supports a homeschool community with dual credit opportunities that enable students to align high school curriculum with college courses.
• GEAR UP Nevada — students · Students are identified as GEAR UP during their 7th grade year and exposed to GEAR UP activities that continue through high school.

At a glance

• Ages: 14–18 years old

About the provider

The Jump Start Program lets high achieving juniors and seniors earn up to an associate degree before they graduate high school. It is a 1-2 year program with prescribed courses toward an associate degree or certificate. GEAR UP Nevada begins with students identified during their 7th grade year and continues through high school.

Last updated August 18, 2026.