College Early
PUC’s College Early program is an exciting opportunity for high school students to take a college course on our campus or online.
Through College Early, you may register for up to 6 credit hours of lower division (100-200 level) courses at a reduced tuition rate each quarter you are eligible for enrollment.
Student Admission Qualifications
- Current enrollment in grade 11 or 12
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 after most recent semester completed
- Endorsement by the high school registrar as a qualified applicant
- Consent of a parent or legal guardian
The cost is $110 per academic unit, plus class fees.
Application Procedure
- Select an online course from the list below, or search a complete list of available in person courses.
- Download and complete the College Early Registration Form
- Once the form is completed—and signed by the student, the student’s parent, and the student’s registrar—email the form to the PUC Admissions office admissions@puc.edu
- First-time enrollees will receive an email with their PUC ID number, which is needed to set up PUC accounts
- Enrolled students will receive a billing statement for tuition.
College Early Registration Form
Online Course Offerings 2025-2026
| Course | Quarter Offered | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM-105 Communication and Public Speaking | Fall | 4 | Async |
| EDUC-101 Introduction to Teaching | Fall & Winter | 3 | Async |
| EDUC-101L Classroom Observations | Fall & Winter | 3 | Async |
| HIST-134 US History | Spring | 4 | Async |
| MATH-113-WEB Trigonometry | Winter & Spring | 2 | |
| MUHL-105 Survey of Music | Fall, Winter, Spring | 3 | Async |
| STAT-222 Introduction to Statistics | Fall & Spring | 4 | Async |
In-Person Course Offerings 2025-2026
| Course | Quarter Offered | Credits | Day/Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM-105 Communication & Public Speaking | Fall, Winter | 4 | MTWTH 09:00AM-09:50AM or 11:00AM-11:50AM |
| COMM-105 Communication & Public Speaking | Spring | 4 | MTWTH 11:00AM-11:50AM |
| GLBH-201 Intro to Global Health | Fall | 1 | M 06:00PM-07:40PM |
| EMER-100 Careers in Emergency Managment | Fall | 1 | W 09:00AM-09:50AM |
| EMER-100 Careers in Emergency Managment | Winter, Spring | 1 | W 06:00PM-06:50PM |
| HLTH-101 Health and Exercise Science Career Pathways | Fall, Winter | 2 | T 04:00PM-05:50PM |
| NURS-110 Introduction to Nursing | Fall, Winter, Spring | 2 | W 06:00PM-07:40PM |
Online Courses
High school students who meet eligibility requirements may enroll in select 100- and 200-level online courses that do not require prerequisites. A full list of available online courses can be found on this webpage.
PUC Prep Students
Students enrolled at PUC Prep may take any 100- or 200-level courses without prerequisites in person or online. These courses are offered as part of the regular college curriculum. For complete details and course descriptions, please see the PUC Catalog.
Registration Deadlines
- Fall: September 22
- Winter: January 5
- Spring: March 30
Additional Information
- All received grades for College Early courses become a permanent part of the student’s PUC transcript. Unofficial transcripts can be downloaded through Flashlight. Official transcripts can be requested from the Records office.
- The College Early reduced tuition rate does not apply to Adventist Colleges Abroad, flight training courses, private music lessons, audited courses, or directed study courses.
- In addition to applicable College Early tuition charges, there are established fees associated with certain courses (e.g. materials fees for Visual Arts courses).
- Because tuition for College Early is already at a reduced rate, PUC employee discounts for children of faculty and staff members do not apply.
- See page 221 in the General Catalog for an overview of the current fee structure and information on fees for withdrawing from a course after the published drop date.
For more information about College Early, please email admissions@puc.edu or call the Admissions office at 707-965- 6677.