Concurrent Enrollment

National Park College offers high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school.  Through the Concurrent Credit Program, courses are taught on the high school campus by NPC certified high school teachers. Students who successfully complete the class earn credits that count toward high school graduation as well as college credit for the course. These college credits can be applied toward a future NPC degree or transferred to another college or university*.

The NPC Concurrent Credit Program is fully accredited by NACEP – National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships.  Additionally, NPC is accredited by HLC – The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. We are proud to offer our high school partners the quality standards and peace of mind that come with these affiliations.

Why You Should participate

• Concurrent credit gives you a head start on your college education at a reduced rate, saving time and money.
• You are more likely to graduate from high school, enroll in college, earn higher grade point averages and complete college degrees.
• Concurrent credit courses taken in high school may fulfill college degree requirements, serve as electives, or fulfill pre-requisite requirements, allowing for earlier college graduation.
• Concurrent credit courses show colleges you are a motivated student who has pursued challenging opportunities.

How to get started

• Complete the online admissions application.
• Complete the NPC concurrent registration form.
• Submit copy of current ACT or ACCUPLACER test scores. The scores must be within the past three years and before the beginning of the semester.

*While most colleges accept NPC concurrent enrollment course credits when a grade of C or higher is earned, we cannot guarantee all credits will be accepted because every college sets its own policy.  If you are planning to attend another college or university, we recommend you check their transfer policies before enrolling in our courses.

Students must provide an official score sheet from ACT or ACCUPLACER with the qualifying score to be eligible for concurrent credit.  Score sheets must be turned in at the time of registration.  ACT score reports can be sent through ACT when you sign up for the exam.  ACCUPLACER tests taken at your local high school will produce a score report which must be forwarded to the NPC Admissions Office.  

Please note for any class taken for concurrent credit, students will need a qualifying reading score. 

• For Math courses, Reading and Math scores are required.
• For English courses, Reading and English scores are required.

See the chart below for the required scores.  Test scores must be prior to August 1st to be eligible for concurrent credit for the following semester.

ACT/Accuplacer sub-test	ACT minimum score	ACCUPLACER Next Gen minimum score
Reading	19	252
Math/Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, Statistics (QAS)	21	264
English/Writing	19	256

Students must be admitted to NPC to take concurrent credit.  To apply for admission go to the NPC website and complete the online application for admission.  Look under the new students tab for the online application.  Please note, due to additional admission requirements, students who are international students or are not legal residents of the United States or who do not have a valid social security number will need to contact the Admissions Office at NPC at 501-760-4363.