Youth Options Program

Attend Mount Mary College while you are in high school and earn both high school and college credit.

The Youth Options program is an opportunity for juniors and seniors who attend public high school in Wisconsin to take college level courses and receive high school and college credit.

Youth Options is open to male and female high school students.

Getting started:

• Connect with your high school guidance office
• Check out a Mount Mary's course catalog for the descriptions of classes offered.
• Check your district deadline dates. Plan ahead as deadlines are often early.
• Visit the web site for Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, sponsors of Youth Options for more details and FAQs about the program.
• Complete the Youth Options Program Plan and Report (PI-8700). Consult with the Mount Mary Youth Options Coordinator when filling out this form.
• Complete the Mount Mary College Application for Undergraduate Admission (Application fee is waived for all Youth Options participants.)
• Send official high school transcripts (ACT scores are optional) to Mount Mary's Admission Office. Use Mount Mary's transcript request form to help move the process forward.
• Complete the Mount Mary Youth Options Guidance/Youth Options form.
• Upon receipt and positive evaluation of your Youth Options Program Plan and Report, Mount Mary Youth Options application, and official high school transcripts you will be registered for the course(s) you selected, if available. A confirmation packet will be mailed to you.
• A mandatory orientation will be held prior to the beginning of the semester.
• Once you have successfully completed the course, you will be able to receive official transcripts for $5 each by contacting the Registrar's Office.

The benefits of enrolling in Mount Mary's Youth Options Program include:

• Cyber Cafe
• free student parking permit
• small class sizes
• computer labs
• email service/personal account
• library card
• use of fitness center and pool
• privilege to attend on college events

Contact the Admission Office, (800) 321-6265, ext. 653, for further details.