The College Now program gives high school students the opportunity to earn college credit at Western Iowa Tech while still in high school. We partner with 25 school districts and provide dual-credit enrollment to over 2,500 high school students. These students are encouraged to explore various career options and classes to figure out their interests - this is at no cost for Iowa residents and minimal cost for non-Iowa residents. Most, if not all, credits will transfer to 4-year institutions post high school, we do encourage students to look at their intended college for their requirements.
** FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) does not allow Western Iowa Tech to provide information to parents regarding coursework. This is a federal law. Students may choose to waive this right.
How to Register (Canusia)
All students need to register through their high school counselor using our online registration system, Canusia. Canusia will allow students to request the courses they would like to take for the upcoming semester. From there, it must be approved by their high school counselor and Western Iowa Tech. If you are interested, please create your account today at mycollegenow.witcc.edu.
Course Options
- Online courses
- Face-to-face courses on a Western Iowa Tech campus.
- Face-to-face courses at your high school.
See your counselor for a full list of available courses for your school.
Earn a Degree in High School
Students are encouraged to explore their options while utilizing these free credits to complete a degree. We tend to refer students to our General Education AA degree. This degree provides students with a a learning foundation in communications, social and behavioral sciences, and the humanities. Courses leading to the General Education degree are also designed for students interested in preprofessional studies for such fields as law, political science, education, and social science. Please visit the link below for the course requirements to complete this degree.
Request a Degree Audit
If a student believes they are on track to complete a degree, they should request a degree audit. This will allow us to review the courses they have taken and advise what is needed to complete a degree. Second semester juniors and any senior with college credit is encouraged to have a degree audit.
Scholarships, Opportunities, and Services
- Scholarship List
- Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship (Free Tuition)
- Career Services
- Counseling
- Advising
- Tutoring
- Access to Robert E. Dunker Student Center
- Campus Activities
- Travel Opportunities
- Library Services
- ACT Prep
Helpful Information
- College Now Login Help - Welcome Letter
- OKTA Authentication (refer to Welcome Letter)
- Cengage (refer to Welcome Letter)
- Books are available for free to all College Now students. Please review your course syllabus if you need a physical textbook.
- Add/Drop Dates
- Communication
- It is the student's responsibility to communicate with their instructors about any accommodation, issues, or concerns they may have.
- Instructor contact information can be found in the Canvas course.
- The Western Iowa Tech college schedule does not follow your high school schedule. In-person Western Iowa Tech campus students are expected to be in class even if your high school does not have class. If you are not able to attend class, it is your responsibility to contact your instructor.
- Emergency/Weather Alerts for Western Iowa Tech
- Sign up for text alerts regarding school closings due to weather or other unscheduled event (power outage, etc).
- Text Alerts from College Now
- Stay informed with important updates for College Now students.
- You will be automatically enrolled in the College Now texting list.
While you have the option to opt out, doing so may result in missing critical information.
- College Now Student Handbook
Explore your MyWIT dashboard for additional information and resources.
Accreditation
Western Iowa Tech College Now Concurrent Enrollment Program is accredited through the National Alliance for Concurrent Enrollment Programs (NACEP). NACEP is a professional organization for high schools and colleges that fosters and supports rigorous concurrent enrollment. NACEP serves as a national accrediting body and supports all members by providing standards of excellence, research, communication, and advocacy.
Please feel free to contact our team at college.now@witcc.edu.
