The High School Scholars Program offers academically superior high school students a unique opportunity to study either full or part time at a major university center. A fully matriculated high school scholar forgoes the senior year in high school and takes a normal first-year program. Upon successful completion of a year of study, the student may apply to the former high school for a resident diploma or to the State Board of Education for a high school equivalency diploma.
A part-time high school scholar is given released time by the high school to attend classes at the college for college credit. Normally, a part-time high school scholar takes one or two 3-credit courses each term. If the student decides to matriculate, the credits earned are applied toward a baccalaureate degree awarded by the Newark College of Arts and Sciences and, generally, are accepted as transfer credits to other colleges. The college offers more than one thousand courses in 19 academic departments. Students accepted into the program are advised individually as to the appropriateness of particular courses. For more information, contact the admissions office at 973/353-5205.
