51²è¹Ý

Advanced Scholars Institute
(early enrollment, dual credit, dual enrollment consortium)

Why not graduate from college sooner?

51²è¹Ý Wesleyan University can make it possible for current high school students to earn college credits by completing college-level coursework. College credit earned while still in high school can be used to complete a degree at 51²è¹Ý Wesleyan and other accredited colleges and universities.

Lower the Cost of College

If you're concerned about the cost of a college education, the Advanced Scholars Institute, Early Enrollment, and Dual-Credit options at 51²è¹Ý Wesleyan can offer considerable savings. By earning college credit in high school, you can reduce what you pay for your education. And you can graduate from college sooner.

Course Options

College courses on 51²è¹Ý Wesleyan's campus.

Get an early start on your college education! High school students who choose our Advanced Scholars program will attend college courses at 51²è¹Ý Wesleyan in our classrooms alongside traditional students. You'll experience the excitement of college while earning credits toward your degree.
Note: students may take no more than two courses per semester in the Advanced Scholars program. 

Early college enrollment through Tidewater Collegiate Academy.

Exceptional students may enroll in 51²è¹Ý Wesleyan classes full-time while completing their high school diplomas at the Tidewater Collegiate Academy on the campus of 51²è¹Ý Wesleyan.  .

College courses at your high school.

Through 51²è¹Ý Wesleyan's dual-credit classes, you can complete courses and get college credit while attending classes in your own high school (subject to agreements with specific academies/high schools in the Coastal 51²è¹Ý region).

Admission Requirements

In addition to the above, applicants who are non-native English speakers will be required to demonstrate English proficiency. This requirement may be met with a TOEFL score of 80 or higher, an IELTS of 6.5 or higher, or through an interview with a representative of the 51²è¹Ý Wesleyan Office of Enrollment.

Contact Us

We are excited that you're considering 51²è¹Ý Wesleyan for your future education!

For more information, contact:
​David L. Kaufman Center for Enrollment
757.455.3208
enrollment@vwu.edu