High School & College Prep Resources
Catholic Programs for High School & College Credit
Resources for High School & College Prep
Discerning a Catholic and Catholic-friendly College via
on-campus experiences
High School & College Credit
ONLINE, Live and Asynchronous
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​​The Magnus Fellowship relentlessly promotes the few remaining colleges providing traditional education and serves as a tuition-free alternative for those who need an online resource that is equally rigorous and rooted. Access to nearly 40 recorded courses in addition to live online programming.
The Pursuit of Wisdom
FREE ONLINE, High School Credit
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​​Introducing The Pursuit of Wisdom, a series of short courses presented by the faculty of Ave Maria University. Each professor will provide practical wisdom and insights around important topics and themes to help you lead a more inspired, meaningful, and joyful life.
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Enjoy 12 FREE ONLINE Courses in:
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Theology
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Catholic Bioethics
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Athletics
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Computer Science
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Politics
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Literature
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Motherhood
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and more!
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ONLINE, Dual-Enrollment
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BAC offers about 10 asynchronous courses for Dual Enrollment each semester and about 30 during the summer. Most classes are 8 weeks long, so students must be prepared to focus for a quicker pace of learning. The cost is $180 per credit hour and there is a 30% discount for Catholic high school and for Homeschool students. All students who attend BAC after graduating high school receive their dual enrollment payments back as a grant toward their full time college tuition.
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Rights and Freedoms Course
FREE ONLINE, High School Credit
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With Presidential elections around the corner, and the political divides becoming even deeper and deeper, Belmont Abbey College invites you to enhance your understanding of your rights and freedoms before you head to the polls. As Americans, being informed and active in our communities is crucial.
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Catholic International University
ONLINE, Early College Credit
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High school juniors and seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply for admission and take 100 or 200-level classes after being admitted. Successful applicants who are admitted to our program receive a 50% discount off our regular tuition rates! Choose from an exciting variety of courses including basics such as math and science, theology and philosophy, and liberal arts.
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​CIU is a FULLY ONLINE college for all offering:
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Authentic Catholic teaching
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Flexibility to study where and when you choose
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The lowest undergraduate tuition of any U.S.-based online university offering Catholic theology
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A global Catholic community
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High School Advantage Program
ONLINE, Early College Credit
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Franciscan’s High School Advantage Program offers students the opportunity to earn college credits. Juniors and seniors can earn up to 36 credits while still in high school. These credits can be counted toward completion of an undergraduate degree at Franciscan and may also be transferable to other colleges and universities. Students have access to Franciscan Life Online to help foster a vibrant sense of community amongst learners.
FREE ONLINE, High School Credit & Adult Enrichment
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Welcome to Hillsdale College’s FREE ONLINE Courses. Discover the beauty of the Bible in “The Genesis Story,” the brilliance of Aristotle in “Introduction to Western Philosophy,” and the true meaning of America in “Constitution 101.” Start learning for free today. Over 40 FREE courses for High School Credit in:​
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History
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Philosophy & Religion
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Literature
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Politics
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Economics
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Fine Arts
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Mathematics & Natural Sciences
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Take Credit! Program
ONLINE, Early College Credit
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This dual-enrollment honors program is available to current high school and homeschool juniors and seniors, providing the opportunity to earn college credit before high school graduation. The 100% ONLINE learning environment at Holy Apostles is both flexible and affordable. With no “live” login sessions required, you may complete the materials on your own time in the week-by-week format.
Principles from Christendom College
ONLINE, High School Credit & Adult Enrichment
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The Principles Society makes FREE ONLINE and available to all classes, videos, and essays by faculty of Christendom College and other faithful Catholic experts.
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Classes & monthly lectures taught by Christendom’s outstanding professors
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Videos delivered to your inbox give you access to the greatest thinkers and spiritual insights from our Catholic tradition
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Essays help you know, live, and share the Faith
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Our first two-year/ACS Catholic college!
ONLINE and In-Person
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Two-year liberal arts college in the Catholic tradition offering an Associate of Catholic Studies (ACS) in Integrated Humanities. Our online offerings are a convenient opportunity for homeschool families seeking dual enrollment for Juniors and Seniors taking Rosary College classes to also count as high school credit.
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FULLY ONLINE as well as on campus
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ACS degree is fully transferrable to Thomas More College (NH) and Ave Maria University (FL)
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Dual-Enrollment for College & High School Credit
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Fiat Short Courses $40 and under for HS Credit
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​St. Bernard's School of Theology & Ministry
Discounted Fall 2024 Audit
​ONLINE, College Credit
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St. Bernard's is delighted to offer the opportunity of auditing one of two pre-selected fall 2024 courses for $35! All Catholic theology courses online can be accessed synchronously for those unable to attend in person or not in commuting distance. Choose from:
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1. "Political Engagement as a Catholic: Principles, Sources, and Historical Engagements"
2. "Twentieth-Century Holiness"
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University of St. Thomas, Houston
ONLINE, College Degrees
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The University of St. Thomas brings its liberal arts education ONLINE to empower students with the knowledge, integrity and skills needed to succeed, wherever they may be. Choose from several degree and certificate programs, all 100% online and flexible, to jump-start or advance your career.
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Associates & Undergraduate
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Certificate Programs
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Graduate Programs
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ONLINE, College Degrees
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Walsh offers ONLINE degrees for busy working adults with convenience and cost in mind. We will work with you to tailor a program based on your previous work and educational experience.
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Aviation
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Business
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Communication
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Healthcare
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Computer Science & Information Technology
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Interdisciplinary Studies Social & Behavioral Sciences
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Center for Distance Learning
ONLINE, High School Credit & Adult Enrichment
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Through the Center for Distance Learning, Wyoming Catholic College provides adult learners worldwide with broad understanding of the rich heritage of Western Civilization in the context of Catholic faith and practice.
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Catholic & Catholic-Friendly Summer Programs
Updates coming for Summer 2025!
Check back often!
2025 Summer Leadership Program
June 22-27, 2025
$50 deposit after acceptance, plus
$450 program fee
Rising Juniors & Seniors
During your time at Called Higher, you’ll experience the life of an AMU student firsthand: a liberal arts education rooted in the Truth, enhanced by frequent access to the sacraments, and encouraged by an authentic Catholic community.
Schola Program: Wisdom & Foolishness
July 6-12, 2025 -- $700
Rising Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors
Schola is a week-long summer program for high school students; we will read classic works of philosophy and literature, engage in group discussions with Honors College faculty, and experience the local culture and recreation of the beautiful Charlotte, NC, region.
BCYC - $595 thru Feb 7; $695 after
June 8-13, 2025
June 15-20, 2025
July 6-11, 2025
July 13-18, 2025
A Catholic youth summer camp with over 20 academic tracks for a wide range of interests! Immerse yourself in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Best Week Ever -- $600
5 1-week sessions June 15 - July 26, 2025
Rising High School Seniors
As of 2/5/2025, the website says that all female seats have been filled but additional applicants will be placed on a waiting list..
This highly acclaimed program, designed for rising high school seniors, offers participants a unique educational, cultural, spiritual, and fun-filled experience
Arete: An Introduction to the Classics
June 8-21, 2025 -- $895
Rising Juniors, & Seniors
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Arete: An Introduction to the Classics engages students in the questions of excellence and the noble life by studying selections borrowed from UD’s Core Curriculum. Activities include classroom film screenings, an outing to Shakespeare in the Park, a visit to the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, and so much more. In this intensive two-week program, students experience life as residents on UD’s Irving campus.
Hillsdale offers a plethora of Summer and School-Year activities for students. please visit the website for complete details.
High School Summer Study and Travel Programs offer rising high school juniors and seniors age 15 or older the opportunity to earn three college credits from Hillsdale College while traveling to cultural and historic destinations domestic and abroad. Travel courses begin with study on the Hillsdale campus, after which study continues on site. Thanks to the support of generous donors, scholarships are available to outstanding applicants. Early application is encouraged, with scholarships being awarded as funds are available.
University Day is a Saturday event that JPCatholic hosts several times a year. Each event offers an exciting lineup of presentations from the faculty, a campus tour, and a variety of breakout sessions to give you insight into academics, student life, and financial aid. The event is open to undergraduate prospective students and their families. Students are also invited to arrive early on Thursday or Friday to experience classes and meet with admissions. University Day is free of charge. Pre-registration is required, and please note that registration is on a first-come first-serve basis.
Summer Institute - "Disruptive Innovation"
July 7-11, 2025
$395 before April 15
$450 after April 15
Learn key concepts such as strategy, innovation, market disruption, and the Austrian economic theory of entrepreneurship
High School Great Books Programs
New England*: July 13-26, 2025 $975
California: July 6-19, 2025 $975
July 27-Aug 3, 2025 $600
Rising Seniors
*Catholic students only for NE program.
At each location, students from around the country and abroad delight in spirited conversation, engaging firsthand some of the best works of the past 2,500 years. They read and discuss texts selected from the masters of the Western intellectual tradition, including Plato, Euclid, Sophocles, Pascal, St. Thomas Aquinas. Although the different venues feature attractions and outings particular to their locales, both are centered around the College’s unique program of Catholic liberal education.
Great Books Summer Programs
Great Books I: June 22 - July 5, 2025
Great Books II: July 13 - 26, 2025
$275 each session / Deadline: 3/31/2025
Rising Seniors​
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Great Books Summer Programs seek to provide high school students with a formation in the classics, similar to that received by the saint himself. You will read primary texts from the Western intellectual tradition and be guided in class discussions with our professors. Our Programs foster a desire for wonder, true enlargement of mind, and an appreciation of the natural world.
PEAK 2025 Summer Programs
June 1-15, 2025
June 16-30, 2025
$1,195 each session
$300 Early-Bird Discount, apply by 3/1/25
Rising Juniors & Seniors
The PEAK Summer Program is designed to give high school students an immersive experience of the education offered at Wyoming Catholic College. To this end, the two-week program incorporates elements of every aspect of WCC, giving students an ideal opportunity to discern their future in college.
Find Your Way: Walk the Camino
Pamplona, Spain
June 8-28, 2025
Rising Juniors & Seniors
Cost: check website for conversion rates
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A summer youth program covering a wide range of interests: from the origins of The Camino to Spanish language and culture. Immerse yourself for 3 weeks in the Catholic intellectual tradition of the Way of Saint James and discover the oldest pilgrimage trail in Europe.
Paideia's Living Latin & Greek programs in France, Greece, & Italy
​For high school students & Adults
Visit website for complete details, dates, costs, etc.
Paideia's Living Latin and Living Greek High School travel programs provide immersive experiences into the languages and history of Ancient Rome and Greece, specifically designed for high school students. Applications are open now!
The Ronald Reagan Library & Museum
Student Leadership Programs for
Middle School - July 10-13, 2025 $1950
High School - July 13-17, 2025 $2450
Families - July 18-21, 2025 $4450/family
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Join us this Summer at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum for our distinctive Student Leadership Program (SLP)! SLP is a hands-on learning experience to develop fundamental leadership skills in fun and rewarding ways while forming meaningful friendships. We inspire thousands of students to expand their leadership abilities through the tenets of communication, informed decision making and service before self. Activities are student-driven and include games, immersive and historical simulations, lessons on civil discourse, tours of the museum, service learning and the creation of a leadership action plan. Our programs are designed for both middle school (7-8) and high school (9-12) students. The virtual leadership program is available only to high school students.
Planning Tools
​CHC-High School of Your Dreams
High School Guide and Planning program from Catholic Heritage Curricula. Includes information on courses, testing, and parent support. You work with your student to identify his/her ultimate goals after High School to plan their Course of Study.
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The premier Catholic organization promoting and defending faithful Catholic education in our schools and colleges. Resources include:​
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The Newman Guide to Recommended Catholic Colleges is the only source you need when researching the best, true, faithful Catholic colleges for your student.
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Take RC's Student Interest Survey and download their List of Catholic Scholarships to help you discern your student's best path forward and how to pay for it!
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Classic Learning Test (CLT) exists to reconnect knowledge and virtue by providing meaningful assessments and connections to seekers of truth, goodness, and beauty.
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CLT offers the only standardized tests that are 100% online, emphasize intellectual aptitude and achievement, and are grounded in the liberal arts tradition. Our exams are open to every student, regardless of educational background. The ‘classic’ in Classic Learning Test refers to our use of the greatest and most enduring texts that have informed and shaped society.
The Discernment Process
Helping our children discern their calling and vocation in life must begin with this basic premise, first and foremost:
We, parents, have been called by Our Lord to raise new saints for Heaven.
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Whether our children ultimately decide they have a call to religious life, pursuing a college education, immediately entering the workforce, marrying and raising a family, or taking some time to continue figuring their path in life, we must be there for them - praying, guiding, exposing them to new things.
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I completely agree with what Patrick Reily, founder and president of The Newman Society and Recommended Guide to Catholic Colleges says: An eighteen-year-old may technically be an adult, but to sum-up what a well-known expert in this area has said, these are "new adults" and shouldn't be expected to navigate the overwhelming barrage of anti-Catholic, anti-Christian sentiment and activity they would likely endure at a secular college.
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​Why wouldn't we want them to continue our children's formation in a good, faithful, Catholic college atmosphere, reading original texts, steeping themselves in all the splendor that our Faith and religious traditions offer, while further discerning their path in life and coming into their own as full-fledged adults?
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As Catholic home educators, discerning college must begin with first educating ourselves as to the best, truly Catholic colleges available, and then educating and guiding our children to prayerfully choose one of those colleges for themselves -- and this begins with The Newman Guide to Recommended Catholic Colleges. Equally as important as seeing which colleges are on the list, is seeing which are not and that should lead you to asking, "why not?"​