Meet Michael Mai of Vietnam
Michael is currently studying at South Seattle College and plans on obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Listen to his podcast to learn more about his experience!
High School Completion Plus
At Seattle Colleges, we have a great opportunity for students who have not finished high school. Through our High School Completion Plus (HSCP) program, you can skip one to three years of high school and begin your university studies right away. While you are completing the first two years of your university degree with us, you'll be earning your high school diploma at the same time. Once you finish HSCP, both high school and college graduation status will be noted on your academic transcript, and your diploma may be used as proof of high school graduation anywhere in the United States. When you transfer to a four-year college or university, you will spend another two years completing your major before earning your bachelor's degree.
Students can join HSCP at 16 years of age, finish at 18, and complete their bachelor's degree by the age of 20 — two years ahead of the normal timeline.
Anyone who has completed at least 9th grade with a "B" average and has not already graduated from high school can participate in HSCP. They must be 16 years old by the first day of classes and meet our English proficiency requirement for placement into college-level classes. If they do not meet our English proficiency requirement, they can still take part in HSCP but must start classes in person at the Seattle Colleges Institute of English (SCIE) located at Seattle Central College. There is no separate location for HSCP students. In fact, HSCP students do not attend a high school at all. HSCP students take college classes with college students at either North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, or South Seattle College. Even though HSCP students are taking college classes at Seattle Colleges and earning college credits, they also receive high school credits for these classes. Seattle Colleges is able to offer HSCP and award a Washington state high school diploma because Washington state law allows it. No, there are no extra classes or tests you must complete to get your Washington State high school diploma. You are granted your high school diploma at the time of graduation from Seattle Colleges. Yes, you are welcome to apply before you are 16 years old as long as you will be 16 years old by the first day of classes. No, you are welcome to enroll in HSCP at any age, as long as you are at least 16. Seattle Colleges requires you to have completed at least 9th grade or the equivalent. If you are applying after finishing 9th grade, you must submit transcripts for 9th grade. If you are applying after completing at least the first semester of 10th grade, you only need to submit grades from 10th grade onwards. In order to be admitted, students who are under 18 years of age must submit transcripts showing at least a "B" average. See our dedicated webpage for more details. At 16 years old, you can live in a homestay or arrange housing on your own. From age 17, you can also live in our on-campus housing. Yes, you can do HSCP online remotely from outside the U.S. And yes, this means you don't ever have to come to the United States to get both your Washington state high school diploma and Associate of Arts Degree. (Note: Your English proficiency must place you into college-level classes directly.) Yes, you can still do HSCP, but you will need to begin your studies at the Seattle Colleges Institute of English (SCIE) located at Seattle Central College. When applying for graduation and your associate degree, you may request your Washington state high school diploma at the same time. Most HSCP students can finish in 6 quarters. So, depending on your birthdate and which quarter you start classes, you might be able to finish when you are 17 ½ years old. You can then transfer to a university and potentially complete your bachelor's degree by age 19. Saves time and money! If you already have a high school diploma, you are not eligible for HSCP. However, you can still apply to our University Transfer program or another one of our great study programs. Yes, you can. No, teachers and classmates are not informed of your age. No, tuition for HSCP and University Transfer is the same. HSCP has been going strong for more than 20 years.Who qualifies for HSCP?
Where is the HSCP high school located?
Seattle Colleges is not a high school. How can a community college offer a high school diploma?
Do I have to take any extra classes or tests to obtain my high school diploma?
Can I apply if I am under 16 years old?
Is there an age limit to enrolling in HSCP?
What does my transcript need to show in order to be admitted to HSCP?
Can I live in on-campus housing when I am in HSCP?
Can I do HSCP remotely?
My English proficiency is not college-level yet. Can I still do HSCP?
When do I get awarded the diploma?
How long will it take me to finish this program?
What if I already have a high school diploma?
I passed the General Educational Development (GED) test and have a high school equivalency. Can I enroll in HSCP if I want a high school diploma instead?
Will teachers and classmates know if I am a minor?
Does HSCP cost more than University Transfer?
How long has Seattle Colleges offered HSCP?
Study two years at Seattle Colleges, earn an associate degree and a Washington state high school diploma, then transfer to a four-year college or university for the last two years of your bachelor's degree. In addition to skipping up to 3 years of high school, save money and receive personal attention from instructors in small classes while enjoying other benefits of attending a community college. While you're guaranteed conditional admission to up to two universities from Seattle Colleges, you can transfer anywhere.
HSCP 2+2 Structure
HSCP 2+2 Benefits
Transfer Pathways
To qualify for admission to our HSCP program, underage applicants (16 and 17-year-olds) must submit transcripts showing completion of at least 9th grade or the equivalent and a minimum B average GPA. With the wide range of classes our colleges offer, HSCP gives you flexibility to take classes remotely from your home country, in person, or a combination of both. Graduates of our HSCP program consistently transfer to well-known, top-ranking colleges and universities.
HSCP Underage Requirements
HSCP Instruction Modes
Transfer Success
Kamya is enrolled at Seattle Central College, lives in our on-campus studios, works on campus part-time, and was a recipient of our Foundation Scholarships. Listen to her podcast to learn more about her experience! Htet Pyae Shin Minn, or Sophia for short, is studying at Seattle Central College and is planning on majoring in Computer and Information Sciences. Listen to her podcast to learn more about her expeirence! At just 16 years old, Raingsey has big plans: He is taking classes at both North Seattle College and Seattle Central College and plans on obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Listen to his podcast to learn more about his experience!
Meet Kamya Malhotra of India
Meet Htet Pyae Shin Minn of Myanmar
Meet Raingsey Tevy of Cambodia