HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
Connecting Your Future
Join the Pronghorn Family!
Unleash your potential and shape your future with us at Gillette College! We take pride in our diverse and dynamic residential learning community. Whether your goal is to earn a certificate, degree, or transfer to a university, Gillette College is perfect for every student’s academic pursuits.
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The Perfect Place to Begin
“I chose Gillette College because I can start my education, but not commit to any career path yet. I can make great friends on a beautiful campus while I work towards deciding my next education step, whether that is a four-year university or a trade program.”
Kiley Strange
Business, AS
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An Investment in You
By considering Gillette College, you’ve taken the first step to a degree that pays off.
- A community of staff and faculty will be with you every step of the way.
- A personalized education that gets you prepared for a career.
- Paid internship opportunities while you complete your schooling.
- A learning environment which features a residential campus in the heart of Wyoming.
Top Three Reasons to Attend Gillette College
01.
Cost.
Gillette College costs a fraction of what you’d pay to attend a four-year college or university. Earn your associate degree, a certificate of completion, or your prerequisites en route to a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an affordable price.
02.
Connections.
03.
Community.
When you attend Gillette College, you become part of the Pronghorn family. Whatever your interests, there is a club, organization, or activity available to help you meet friends and gain valuable experience.
Concurrent Enrollment Program
Gillette College, in partnership with Campbell County High School, Thunder Basin High School, Westwood High School, and Wright High School, have created an opportunity for students in grades 9 -12 to earn college credit while still in enrolled in high school. This program allows students to graduate with a college degree or certificate at the same time they are graduating from high school.
In order to participate in the Concurrent Enrollment Program prospective students need to complete the following:
Meet with your high school counselor to select possible courses.
Complete the application for admission to Gillette College: https://gillettecollege.org/admissions/how-to-apply/
- For English and mathematics classes, students are required to submit their ACT or Accuplacer test results in order to be registered.
- English 1010 – Reading ACT score of 18 or Accuplacer Reading score of 255.
- Pre-Calc Algebra – Math ACT score of 23 or Accuplacer Math score of 240.
- Calculus – Math ACT score of 27 or college credit for successful completion of Pre-Calculus Trigonometry.
Must be submitted at the beginning of the CCSD Academic Year in your high school classroom.
A registration form must be completed for EACH Concurrent Enrollment Program class.
Dual Enrollment Program
Gillette College, in partnership with its local service area high schools, offers junior and seniors the ability to complete courses, either online or in-person, at the college campus. Courses may be transferred back to the high school to fulfill graduation requirements. Participating students are eligible to enroll for 6 credit hours during their first semester. If they earn grades of “C” or higher, students then have the opportunity to enroll for up to 16 credit hours in subsequent years.
The Board of Cooperative Higher Education Services (BOCHES) offers a scholarship which covers the cost of tuition. The cost of books and supplies are the responsibility of the student.
Meet with your high school counselor to select possible courses and principal to obtain necessary signatures.
Complete the application for admission to Gillette College: https://gillettecollege.org/admissions/how-to-apply/
Meet with Jeff Wasserburger, BOCHES Director, to obtain approval for scholarship (307-680-2943).
Meet with Geneva Wickham, Student Outreach and Enrollment Services Specialist, to complete the process. (307) 681-6005 (office), (307) 696-7476, or gwickham@gillettecollege.org
Graduating High School Senior
Join the Pronghorn Family!
With several need- and merit-based scholarship opportunities, Gillette College offers the excellence and community of a residential campus at an accessible price. An investment in Gillette College is an investment in small class sizes, experienced faculty who deliver personal attention, and a robust curriculum that emphasizes career preparation. Gillette College is a diverse and vibrant community you’ll love being a part of.
What to Submit
- Official high school transcripts or school equivalence test results.
- High school transcripts are required for all graduates within the last three years.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended.
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