Collegiate Connection

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Kick-start your college career—and start earning college credit while still attending high school.

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What are you interested in? Once you are admitted, the next step is to register for courses.

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Experience College in High School

Taking college courses on campus during high school saves you time and money, and helps prepare you for life as a freshman.

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College Credit at Your High School

Your high school classroom can double as college, as Purdue Fort Wayne courses can be taught at your school by your teachers.

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3,350

Students Enrolled

Participating High Schools

17,349

Credit Hours Earned

Why Collegiate Connection

Earning college credit as a high school student is one of the best investments you can make in your future. You’ll not only be earning credits to use toward your education, but you’ll also have the chance to experience college life.

Convenience is one of the best features of Collegiate Connection, as you’ll be able to take classes at Purdue Fort Wayne or at your high school. And once you’ve passed a class, your credits can be applied to both your high school diploma and your college transcript.

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Come See Your Future

If you’re planning on—or already are—participating in the Collegiate Connection program, you’re just one step closer to becoming a Purdue Fort Wayne student. You can continue the process by taking a course on campus, which will allow you a taste of college life.

For a more comprehensive Purdue Fort Wayne experience, you can schedule a visit. Interact with our welcoming student body and faculty, explore our wide offering of academic programs, take a campus tour, visit Student Housing. The choice is yours. We’re sure that you’ll find a second home here.

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