How do Students Qualify?

Requirements to qualify for college credit:

1. Complete any PLTW course available  for credit at UCM while in high school and, 
2. Earn a final course grade of B, or higher, in the course(s) and,
3. Earn a score at the "Accomplished" or "Distinguished" level on the national EOC exam for PBS and HBS
4. Be recommended for credit by your MI/BI PLTW teachers.

PLTW Checklist

How Do Students Apply for PLTW Credit?

Follow these steps:

1. Meet qualification criteria. 
2. Fill out a PLTW College Credit Application form for Engineering or Biomedical sign all paperwork (if minor parent/guardian must also sign) and include payment made out to UCM. 
3. Send application to your PLTW teacher for signature and to gather supporting documentation.
4. Your PLTW teacher must complete this Cooperative Agreement and W9 form to send with your application.
5. Ask your high school for an official copy of your transcripts.
6. Mail your credit application, your teacher's documents, transcripts, and full payment to UCM for processing. Mailing address is located at the top of this page and on the credit application form.

What's the Application Deadline?

You can apply for PLTW credit once the course is over during your time in high school. The credit opportunity expires one year after high school graduation.

If applying after graduation, the high school you graduated from must provide the necessary paperwork and documents to UCM to be eligible for the credits.