Northwest University Concurrent Credit Program

Our Concurrent Credit Program

Concurrent Credit Application Process

1. Pacific Rim Christian University (PRCU) Application
   Students enrolling in PRCU concurrent credit courses must complete the attached “PRCU Concurrent Enrollment Registration Form” paper application. Completed applications are due by October 2, 2026. Students may complete the application in advance and bring it to school on Wednesday during Directed Support.
2. Christian Academy Concurrent Credit Program ApplicationAll students must complete the “Concurrent Credit Program Application 2026-2027 – Christian Academy.”This form may be completed in advance and brought to school on Wednesday during Directed Support.
3. Northwest University (NWU) Registration
   Students enrolling in Northwest University concurrent credit courses must complete the online registration process by September 25, 2026. We will complete this process together in person during Directed Support on Wednesday.

By registering for a concurrent credit course, families acknowledge and understand that the total cost for all courses, at a rate of $80.00 per credit, is payable to Christian Academy. Charges for registered courses will be applied to FACTS Incidenal Billing or received via cash/check payment to the school office by Friday, October 2, 2026.

Participation in the college credit option is voluntary. Students may remain enrolled in these Christian Academy courses without registering for concurrent credit. Families who do not wish to pay the concurrent credit fee may choose not to register for college credit, and the student will still be able to take the high school course and receive Christian Academy high school credit.

FAQs for Students and Parents

What does concurrent credit mean?

Courses offered through the concurrent credit program are actual credit-bearing college courses, meaning the student earns college credit by satisfactorily completing the course taken at their high school.

How is this different from AP courses or Running Start courses?

AP courses prepare the student to take the AP test. The score a student receives on the exam may allow them to earn college credit. The grade in NU’s concurrent credit classes is based on the work the student completes through the year.

How do students apply for Concurrent Credit?

Students register for classes on the Northwest University website and complete this Registration Form and return it to the School Office.

Is there a registration deadline?

Yes, for the current 2024-2025 school year, students must submit their registration form to the school office by September 27, 2024 to receive concurrent credit for courses they are taking this academic school year.

How are Concurrent Credit payments handled?

The school office is responsible for collecting payment. Once students are registered, a charge for $55/credit hour will be added to the student’s incidentals account in FACTS.

How much do Concurrent Credit courses cost?

The cost to students is $55 per semester credit and most classes are three credits. Science courses with labs are four semester credits. The Senior Thesis course is 6 hours.

What classes are currently eligible for concurrent credit?

Currently, all high school students at Christian Academy can receive college credit for the following courses:

• 3 credit hours for English Literature I
• 3 credit hours for American Literature I
• 3 credit hours for Bible 11/12: Understanding the Times
• 3 credit hours for Bible for 9th and 10th grade
• 3 credit hours for Jr. Oration
• 6 credit hours for Sr. Thesis

Will more classes be added to the concurrent credit program?

Currently, Christian Academy offers up to 18 credit hours of concurrent credit.

What if students change their minds and want to drop the program?

Students deciding to withdraw from a concurrent credit program registration must do so officially by e-mailing the Concurrent Credit Coordinator ([email protected]) with their name, instructor, school, and class and request that they be withdrawn by May 1st, 2025 to avoid receiving a failing grade on their transcript. Please note that the high school and collegiate registrations are separate, so course withdrawals must be processed by both institutions. This is separate from the course the student is taking at Christian Academy. These courses are graduation requirements for Christian Academy students.

NOTE: Failure to notify the CC Coordinator will mean the student will remain registered at the university or the course; should they not complete the course, a failing grade may be posted to their transcript.

How are Concurrent Credit courses recorded on student transcripts?

Northwest University records Concurrent Credit courses individually on the student’s transcript. Information includes the course code and title, semester, final grade, and grade point average.

Are Concurrent Credit courses transferrable?

Yes! Northwest University is accredited at the same level as all major universities such as the University of Washington and Washington State. Concurrent Credit courses earned at NU are transferrable to other universities in the same way as all NU courses.
HOWEVER: each university sets its own transfer policies, and some courses may not satisfy other university requirements regardless of how they were delivered. An example would be that some science courses may not transfer into another university’s science program. The issue is not the delivery mode but the course content.

How do I get a transcript from Northwest University showing my hours earned?

Transcripts can be ordered from Northwest University at https://www.northwestu.edu/registrar.

Do students have to attend Northwest University to receive the credits?

No. Students do not have to attend Northwest University to receive the credits. The credits can be transferred to any college or university the student chooses to attend.

Click here to download the registration form.