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Wyoming Dual and Concurrent Enrollment: College Credit Without Leaving Your High School Plan

By Wyoming Calendar Team November 7, 2026 5 min read

Updated November 7, 2026. This guide details Wyoming Community College Commission (WCCC) definitions, BOCES funding models, and spring 2027 collegiate registration calendars.

Wyoming high school students can earn college credits through community colleges and the University of Wyoming: concurrent enrollment places college courses in the high school, while dual enrollment uses college-campus or online sections. Local BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) agreements can cover tuition and textbooks; independent options such as LCCC's Jump Start use family self-payment. Match each course to high school graduation requirements with your counselor before the spring deadlines. WCCC Dual & Concurrent Enrollment

Understanding the Operational Differences: Concurrent vs. Dual Enrollment

Key Factor Concurrent Enrollment Dual Enrollment (Campus or Online)
Instructor Certified high school teacher approved by the college. College professor or university faculty.
Classroom Location Inside your local high school during the regular school day. College campus lecture hall, outreach center, or virtual learning portal.
Credit Articulation Automatically awards high school graduation credit and permanent college transcript. Awards college credit automatically; high school credit requires counselor pre-approval.
Daily Schedule Impact Zero disruption; fits seamlessly into standard high school bell schedules. Requires travel time, campus parking, and independent time management around K–12 hours.

Source: Wyoming Community College Commission Guidelines.

Note on Terminology: The University of Wyoming (UW) admits high school students through its "High School Guest" program, which it refers to as concurrent enrollment despite classes taking place at the university level. When evaluating programs, focus on course location and billing structures rather than program labels alone. UW High School Guest Program

Funding Structures: BOCES Partnerships vs. Independent Self-Pay

The financial cost of dual credit in Wyoming depends heavily on your local school district’s cooperative agreements:

Program / Partnership Tuition & Book Coverage Family Out-of-Pocket Expense
Casper College BOCES ACE Natrona County School District #1 (NCSD #1) partnership funds 100% of tuition and required textbooks. Specialized materials (e.g., medical scrubs, specialized art supplies, welding gear) and campus parking.
LCCC Dual Enrollment Albany and Laramie county agreements cover up to four college courses over a student's high school career. Additional courses beyond the 4-course cap are billed at regular college rates.
LCCC Jump Start Program Independent college enrollment taken without district sponsorship. Student and family self-pay standard resident tuition, campus fees, and textbooks.

Sources: Casper College High School Admissions and LCCC Dual Enrollment.

Always verify with your high school counseling office whether your desired course is an approved BOCES-subsidized section or an independent Jump Start class to prevent unexpected tuition invoices.

Registration Protocol: Three Independent Approval Gates

  1. High School Counselor Pre-Approval: Confirm that the college class satisfies a specific high school graduation requirement or state Hathaway Success Curriculum elective.
  2. Collegiate Admission: Submit an undergraduate application as a high school guest (e.g., UW requires an unweighted 3.0 GPA and a formal counselor recommendation).
  3. Course Section Registration: Admission to the college does not reserve a seat in class; register for the specific course CRN before registration windows close.

Case Study: Casper College Spring 2027 Academic Deadlines

Casper College full-semester dates, with a family target for completing the BOCES application:

Operational Milestone Casper College Spring 2027 Date Action Required by Household
Spring Registration Opens October 30, 2026 Meet with counselor; select approved BOCES sections.
BOCES Family Submission Target Aim for January 12, 2027 (one week before classes) Complete online paperwork early; BOCES normally closes online enrollment about a week before classes, with a paper route afterward.
Spring Semester Classes Begin January 19, 2027 Attend first lecture; log into MyCC learning portals.
100% Refund & Census Drop Deadline February 1, 2027 Drop class with zero mark on permanent college transcript.
Casper College Spring Break March 15–19, 2027 No college classes; attend any scheduled high school classes.
Final Course Withdrawal Deadline ("W") April 15, 2027 Last day to withdraw; grade of "W" recorded on college transcript.
Final Examination Period May 10–13, 2027 College exam schedules override regular high school bell hours.

Source: Casper College Official Academic Calendar.

Managing Calendar Mismatches and Transcript Audits

Collegiate schedules do not stop for high school holidays. If your high school closes for a district teacher in-service day or sports tournament, college lectures and lab assignments proceed on schedule.

Upon course completion, check that the high school has posted the approved credit. When applying to four-year universities, order an official college transcript from each institution where you studied and send it to the receiving college. Work with its adviser to identify the course equivalent and how it counts toward your degree.

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