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College in the High School (CHS)

These courses give you the chance to experience college-level work, earning college credits while fulfilling your high school requirements.
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High School Programs

High school juniors and seniors throughout the region can take college-level courses in their home districts through College in the High School.

Credits you earn can transfer to 海角社区 (and we'd love to have you back with us!), or to most other colleges and universities. 

Since each participating high school's offerings are different, please talk to your school counselor to find out what classes you can take at your high school.

Apply to CHS

For more info, visit the "Important information" section below.

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Important information

This section provides important information about the application process and links for families, students and school personnel at our CHS districts. Looking for something? You鈥檒l find it here!

The first day of College in the High School classes is Monday, Sept. 21.

STEP 1: Students interested in taking a College in the High School class should file an . Please note: Completing this does not automatically register you for classes. 

STEP 2: To take College in the High School math or English courses, students either need to qualify or take an Accuplacer exam. 

To qualify:

For MAT 123, a high school student needs:

  • An Algebra II Regents score of 85 or higher and a course grade of 65 or higher,

OR

  • To complete high school pre-calculus

For English 101, a high school student must:

  • Score an 85 or higher on the English 11 Regents or had an 85 or higher in the course.

If you don't meet those requirements:

You must take the Accuplacer exam.

IMPORTANT: Students, if you would like to add a course or revise your information after you have submitted an application, contact earlycollege@sunyacc.edu. 

Taking a year-long College in the High School (CHS) course? Complete the application for the Spring semester once it becomes available.

New York residents receive a considerable discount on in-state tuition at New York public colleges and universities. Students enrolled in 海角社区 CHS are eligible to receive this discount provided they have submitted a Certificate of Residence (COR). 

  • Fall 2026 CORs are due by Oct. 12, 2026 
  • Spring 2027 CORs are due by March 1, 2027 

Most Certificate of Residence forms are valid for one year based on semester (not date). Students who submit a COR for a class they're taking in the fall do not have to submit a new one for the spring. If you are taking a yearlong CHS course, you will complete an application in the spring and submit a COR for the spring semester.  

 

Saratoga County residents 

Please visit the Saratoga County website for details about submitting the Saratoga County Certificate of Residence application (in person or online). Before classes start, you can go to your town office. After classes start, you must go to the Saratoga County office at 40 McMaster St., Ballston Spa. Once your student is issued a COR, scan and email it to Student Accounts. That office accepts clear photographs of the document.  

 

Warren and Washington counties residents 

Residents of Warren and Washington counties, 海角社区's official sponsoring counties, are asked to complete and submit this form. You are not required to visit a county office. Once your student has completed this form, scan and email it to Student Accounts. That office accepts clear photographs of the document.  

 

Residents of other New York counties 

Residents outside Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties should complete the SUNY statewide form. This is accepted at all county offices that issue certificates of residency. Please reach out to your county office with any questions. Once your student has been issued a COR, scan and email it to Student Accounts. That office accepts clear photographs of the document.  

CHS is an affordable option for earning college credits at a discounted tuition rate. For more information about the cost of CHS, please visit the "Part-time tuition" section of our Tuition & fees page. Some students may qualify for a reduced tuition rate. To apply for scholarship assistance, please use our scholarship application. Please note: You must submit an application for each semester you participate in CHS. Application deadlines are noted on the form. 

College in the High School (CHS) 2026-2027 dates
Fall 2026

  • Deadline for submitting online application: Sunday, Sept. 20
  • First day of CHS classes: Monday, Sept. 21
  • Certificate of Residence due to Student Accounts: Monday, Oct. 12
  • CHS scholarship due: Monday, Oct. 12
  • Last day of CHS classes: Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2027

*Grades due in Banner on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2027

Spring 2027

Students can complete the Early College application online as early as Dec. 7, 2026. SUNY ADK staff will then register the student, assuming there is not a balance owed of more than $200.

  • Deadline for submitting online application: Sunday, Feb. 27, 2027
  • First day of CHS classes: Monday, Feb. 8, 2027
  • Certificate of Residence due to Student Accounts: Monday, March 1 (only for students who were not registered for a Fall 2026 class)
  • Roster certifications due in Banner: Monday, March 1
  • CHS scholarship due: Monday, March 1
  • Last day of CHS classes: Thursday, June 10, 2027

*Grades due in Banner on Friday, June 18, 2027

This section provides helpful links and information specific to the CHS district counselors and instructors with whom we partner. More in-depth information about Certificates of Residence and the application process can be found in other places on this page. Not finding something you need? Email us.

 

For instructors: CHS Instructor information for accessing 海角社区 systems to access student data and submit grades

Students who want to take college-level English and math classes at 海角社区 must meet certain requirements for entrance into these classes. The requirements based on high school courses are listed below. Students who do not meet these requirements will need to to assess college readiness in math and English.

Requirements for entrance into ENG 101 (Intro to College Writing):

  • English 11: Regents exam score of 85/higher or a final grade of 85/higher in the course

Requirements for entrance into MAT 123 (Precalculus):

  • Algebra II: Regents exam score of 85/higher
    (Can take MAT 123 with a Regents exam score of 65/higher, but must take MAT 023 with it)

Requirements for entrance into MAT 127 (Statistics w/ Probability):

  • Algebra II: Regents exam score of 65/higher

Students who meet the English 11 or Algebra II requirements must submit an up-to-date transcript via the College Academy Secure Portal.

Email chs@sunyacc.edu for more information about how to sign up to take an Accuplacer exam.

 

Study materials and resources for Accuplacer exams: / /

Submit transcripts and College in the High School (CHS) Foundation Scholarship Applications to the College Academy Secure Portal.

* Please do not upload Certificates of Residence to the secure portal. Please email those directly to 海角社区 Student Accounts at studentaccounts@sunyacc.edu. Thank you.

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