Start College Now

Get a head start on your college education while still in high school! The Start College Now program allows eligible high school students to take college courses and earn both high school and college credit at the same time.

By participating in Start College Now, you'll gain valuable college experience, explore career interests, and earn credits that may be applied toward a degree at Fox Valley Technical College or transferred to many other Wisconsin colleges and universities.

To participate you must:

Have parent or guardian approval.
Be enrolled in a Wisconsin public high school and have completed 10th grade.
Be in good academic standing and meet the entry requirements for your selected course(s).
Have an acceptable disciplinary record and not meet the statutory definition of a "child at risk."

Get Started

If you meet the qualifications for Start College Now and are ready to get started, here are your next steps:

Complete the Start College Now Interest Form. After we receive your completed interest form, we will send a response with your next steps to the e-mail address provided within two business days.
Review the Start College Now Processes and Deadlines (PDF) to help you through the process. This document includes step-by-step directions, due dates, and FAQ's for Start College Now students.
Meet with your high school counselor to select your courses from the Start College Now Course Guide (PDF).
Print the Start College Now Application. Complete and submit the form to your high school by March 1st for fall classes; October 1st for spring classes. Start College Now Application (PDF) | Formulario de Aplicación
Once you have received the email from FVTC that your application has been approved, enroll in your course(s) and watch this orientation video.

Start College Now Calendar

Aug

Deadline to submit ACT scores and high school transcript for fall semester

Deadline for Fall Semester class takers to submit ACT scores and high school transcript with final grades to FVTC (if applicable).

Aug

Start of fall semester, classes begin

Fall Semester class begin.

Oct

Spring Start College Now applications due

Spring Start College Now applications due to high school counselors.

Nov

Deadline to return school board-approved Spring applications to FVTC

Recommended date for counselors to return school board-approved Spring applications to FVTC.

Nov

Emails sent to students with approved courses (Spring)

November 5 - December 15 | Emails sent to students with approved courses and enrollment instructions for Spring by FVTC staff after applications received from high schools.

Nov

Nursing Assistant, EMT – Basic, Phlebotomy, and Truck Driving application checklist items due (Spring)

Nursing Assistant, EMT – Basic, Phlebotomy, and Truck Driving application checklist items due for Spring Semester. (students must separately apply for admission to these programs)

Nov

Spring class registration begins

Spring class registration begins.

Apr

Textbooks available for Spring semester

Textbooks available for purchase for Spring semester.

Jan

Deadline to submit ACT scores and high school transcript

Deadline for Spring Semester class takers to submit ACT scores and high school transcript with final grades to FVTC (if applicable).

Apr

Emails sent to students with approved courses (Fall)

April 5 - April 27 | Emails sent to students with approved courses and enrollment instructions for Fall by FVTC staff after applications received from high schools.

Apr

Nursing Assistant, EMT – Basic, Phlebotomy, and Truck Driving application checklist items due (Fall)

Nursing Assistant, EMT – Basic, Phlebotomy, and Truck Driving application checklist items due for Fall Semester. (students must separately apply for admission to these programs)

Apr

Fall class registration begins

Fall class registration begins.

Jul

Textbooks available for Fall classes

Textbooks available for purchase for Fall classes.

Information for Current Start College Now Students

FAQ

Have questions about about your account, classes, books, or something else? Check the FAQ for answers.

Checklist

Use this helpful checklist tool to stay on track with Start College Now deadlines and tasks. View the Checklist (PDF):

Class Drop and Refund Policy

Start College Now Class Drop and Refund Policy: Classes must be dropped before the start date to avoid any academic or financial impact.
Classes can be dropped through your MyFVTC account. All Fox Valley Technical College Students, including Start College Now students, follow the approved college refund policy regarding dropped classes.

Contact Us

K-12 Partnerships

Dual Credit
Email: DualCredit@fvtc.edu
Phone: 920-735-5640

For Middle School Career Exploration and all other K-12 related questions:
Email: k12partnerships@fvtc.edu
Phone: 920-735-5640

Start College Now
Email: StartCollegeNow@fvtc.edu
Phone: 920-225-5900