Post Secondary Options at Tiffin University
Tiffin University offers high school students the opportunity to take college classes while still enrolled in high school. If you qualify, you will be fully integrated into the classroom and online programs with current TU students. Your college education can begin today! Here is what you need to know.
Admission Requirements
- If you are 16 years of age and younger, you will be required to meet with a Tiffin University Dean. The Dean will determine if you will be able to continue with the program.
- You must also have a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 for all coursework attempted at the high school options programs.
- You must have taken some type of standardized test (OGT, PSAT, SAT, ACT, PLAN).
- You must submit the Application for Admission for the Post Secondary Options Program, an official high school transcript, and a course selection sheet.
Enrollment Options
If you meet the above requirements, you may enroll at Tiffin University under one of three options:
Option A: Permits students to enroll in college courses for college credit. The student is responsible for all costs including tuition, books, materials, and fees. The cost of tuition will be at a reduced price.
Option B: Permits students to enroll in college courses for high school and college credit. The student will not be required to pay for tuition, books, materials, and fees.
Option C: If you do not live in Ohio, out-of-state students can take classes at a reduced price. The price per class is $450 dollars. Please note that books are not included with that price.
Why Tiffin University? The Answer Is Simple.
Tiffin University is recognized for offering education for real life. Our faculty has real world, practical experience. Our staff is always ready to assist you with questions or issues. And our students want to make a real impact in the world. If you qualify for the post secondary options program, we hope you will join us!
And if you qualify, you will also have the choice to enroll in classes in two different learning formats:
Format 1: Online. Students from all over the State of Ohio can take college level classes with other students in the post secondary options program and current Tiffin University students through TU Online.
To view the online course offerings for next semester click here.
Format 2: Seated at the Tiffin Campus. Post secondary options students from Tiffin and the surrounding area can take classes at the Tiffin campus, right along side current Tiffin University students.
Deciding to Participate
Before you decide to participate in the program, you and your parents should consider the following:
- Future Plans. If you plan well, this program can assist you in making future education and career decisions and in exploring post secondary education opportunities.
- High School Graduation. Even if you participate in this program, you still must meet your high school graduation requirements in order to earn a high school diploma. Make sure you review your high school requirements with your guidance counselor or principal. You should keep in mind that the grades you earn in post secondary courses might affect your eligibility to graduate and scholarship opportunities.
- Scheduling. Participating in this program on a part-time basis means that you must schedule classes at your high school and at a post secondary institution. Yearly schedules and vacation times usually differ between the two. Scheduling for the fall occurs in June, while scheduling for the spring occurs in December.
- College-Level Work. You may find college-level classes to be accelerated and more academically challenging than high school courses. You need to be able to work without supervision and have self-discipline both academically and socially. Be sure you are ready for these responsibilities.
- Transportation. If you attend classes at both a high school and post secondary institution, you must provide your own transportation. You must be to class on time.
- Extracurricular Activities. If you take part in this program, you will not be in your high school full-time. You may not be able to participate in some high school activities as a result of your enrollment in post secondary courses.
Program Advantages
What is particularly exciting about the program are the benefits you can receive:
- You have the opportunity to take courses that may not be offered by your high school.
- You have a chance to experience college-level work and college life prior to making a final decision about your higher education.
- You can take classes that academically challenge you or that cover areas of particular interest to you.
- You and your parents can use this opportunity to involve your high school counselor or principal in your education and career planning.
- You can take college courses and receive both secondary (high school) and post secondary (college) credits.
- Most important of all is the type and quality of education Tiffin University offers. We have a career-oriented curriculum within a small, caring, student-focused community. We have motivated students who graduate into the real world ready to enjoy real success.
Potential Risks
We also need to consider some potential risks before you participate in the program:
- You will have increased responsibility for learning.
- You could have increased financial obligation for your education if you choose Option A, or if your college course requires special tools or equipment. Participation may decrease the time you have available for part-time employment.
- You may have reduced opportunities or time for participation in high school activities (athletics, music, band, etc.).
- Your grades in your college course(s) could affect your high school grade point average and class standing which could affect scholarship opportunities.
- You will need to plan for increased travel time to and from the post secondary institutions and increased time for study.
- Scope or content of the college course may differ from high school courses as well as the content of the high school proficiency tests.
- There is no guarantee that you will get the courses and times that you want. (High school option students schedule after full-time TU students).
- You may experience some social discomfort when with older students at social functions.
- If you fail to withdraw from a college course because you have stopped attending it may affect the credits you need to graduate from high school.
- If you withdraw from a course your parents may have to pay the costs of the course. (That is up to your high school and school board).
Withdrawal
If you decide to no longer participate in the program before the term has ended, you must file withdrawal forms with TU’s post secondary options program and meet with your high school counselor to develop a new course schedule. Failure to file the necessary forms may result in a failing grade. Withdrawal from the post secondary course will result in a financial obligation for your parents.
How to Apply
Students who wish to apply for admission to the Tiffin University Post Secondary Options program are required to complete an application for admission to the Post Secondary Options Program and a course selection sheet. You can download an application and a course selection sheet on the links below. The signature of your guidance counselor is required on both documents while a parent or guardian signature is required for the application.
Click here to download an application (PDF).
Click here to download a course selection sheet(PDF).
After you have completed the application and the course selection sheet please mail them to:
Andrea Faber, Director of Associate Degree Admissions and PSO Coordinator
Tiffin University
155 Miami Street
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 448-3375
(800) 968-6446 ext 3375