Early College Application

This application is specifically for current high school students interested in taking college coursework. If you are not currently in high school, but seeking to take coursework, please fill out the Guest Student Application. If you are a high school student interested in applying to the college post-graduation, please fill out the full application. Houghton University provides an academically-challenging, Christ-centered education. Students from diverse traditions are welcome and encouraged to enroll in courses.

Early College students are allowed to take a maximum of two courses per semester. However, homeschooled students who have previously taken courses at Houghton University may request permission to take more than two courses at once.

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High school or homeschooled student

Accepted (incoming) Houghton University Student

Current Houghton University Student

Houghton University Online Guest

Post Graduate

Senior Citizen

Other

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First Year (have not attended college except during high school)

Transfer (have attended college after graduating high school)

Biographical Information

First Name (Must use your legal name)

Preferred First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Have you taken an Early College course at Houghton University before?

Yes

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Country of Citizenship

In order to submit your application, you need to provide your Social Security Number. You will not be able to enroll without your SSN.

Social Security Number (needed for identity verification - omit dashes)

Gender

Female

Male

Student Information

Are you a dependent of a staff or faculty member of Houghton University or Houghton Academy?

Yes

Which one are you a dependent of?

Houghton Academy Faculty or Staff

Houghton University Faculty or Staff

Are you a dependent of one of Houghton University's partner organizations?

Yes

Please list the partner organization

Contact Information

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Email Address

Cell Phone Number

Additional Information

High School

Do you attend one of Houghton's partner schools?

Yes

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Anticipated High School Graduation Year

When will you begin your full-time college studies (after high school graduation):

Have you completed your sophomore year of high school (or the equivalent for homeschool students)?

Yes

Students must have completed their sophomore year of high school (or the equivalent for homeschool students) to be able to take Houghton University courses. We look forward to you being able to take courses when you reach this point!

Parent Name

Parent Email

If you would like your guidance counselor to know when you are admitted, please enter their email:

I have been approved by my parent/guardian or Guidance Counselor to enroll in courses at Houghton University

Yes

Please seek approval from your parent or guidance counselor.

Course Information

We are offering selected online courses to high school students.

Please list the semester in which you would like to take the course(s) (Note: if you would like to take courses in multiple different semesters, you will need to fill out this form once for each semester):

Fall 2025 (September 1 start date)

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For Credit

Audit Only

Course 1

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Course Prefix (e.g. PSY):

Course Number (e.g. 101):

Course Name (e.g. Introduction to Psychology):

Course Format:

Course Section Preference (If Known):

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Would you like to take a second course?

Yes

Course 2

Course Prefix (e.g. PSY):

Course Number (e.g. 101):

Course Name (e.g. Introduction to Psychology):

Course Format:

Course Section Preference (If Known):

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Confirmation

After you hit "Submit" below, check your primary email address listed above for confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted.

Please email earlycollege@houghton.edu if you have any questions.

Your submission of this application gives Houghton University permission to mail you an unofficial copy of your transcript as you complete your courses.

Early College Application

Houghton University
1 Willard Avenue
Houghton, NY 14744

+1-800-777-2556
+1-585-567-9200
admission@houghton.edu

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