High School+ (HS+)

Welcome to the High School+ program homepage!

The high school+ program Is an ability based program that takes into account your life experiences and your previous high school credits and guides you towards earning your high school diploma! This amazing program takes your skills and knowledge through a prior learning class and helps you find ways to show how you’ve met some of the minimum requirements for your high school diploma. This is a great program for anyone who is turning 18 or older and looking to earn their diploma! Follow below to see if HS+ is the right fit for you!

Program Requirements

  • Be age 18 and older (Additional requirements may apply if student is under 21)
  • Recommended to provide official transcripts from an accredited, (official), high school.  Any high school classes with a grade “D” or higher will contribute to your diploma here at EvCC. Any courses taken at EvCC must be at least a “C” or higher. (Be sure to drop off your transcripts in Rainier 207).
  • Complete the CASAS test at Level 4, 5, or 6 for Reading, Writing, and Math. Sign up for the CASAS test.
  • Register for our prior learning class where we take your life experiences and find ways to apply it to your degree!
  • Have basic reading, writing, and verbal skills in English in order to complete the coursework and the prior learning course.
  • After you have submitted your transcript, be sure to set an appointment with a High School 21+ adviser. 

Be sure to submit your transcripts as soon as possible as it may take 5 to 7 business days for our team to process and evaluate it. As soon as your transcript has been evaluated and any grades “D” or above applied, we can begin to map out what class you'll need for your high school diploma and what courses you could take to get started on your college degree! Remember to set up an appointment with an adviser after you have submitted your transcripts. Our supportive faculty are here to help you!

For most Transitional Studies classes (TS) the costs for the quarter can be $25. Students who decide on and are eligible to start working on their college degree will receive 75% off of the tuition.

Once you are about to enter your final quarter please make an appointment with your high school+ adviser to do a final evaluation and apply for your diploma.

Once you have graduated with your diploma our amazing faculty team can help you to be prepared for your start at college level courses! If you need some additional support or are looking for a helpful guide on what to do to be ready for college level, please visit our Ready for College page!

International Student High School Program - For International students only.