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NMHS College Credit Opportunities
All North Medford High School students have the opportunity to earn college credit. These credits may be earned free or at a significantly reduced rate.
There are three options available to earn college credit while in high school:
- Take a NMHS course that offers credit in conjunction with Rogue Community College, Lane Community College or Southern Oregon University.
- Take a NMHS Advanced Placement course and pass the AP exam (your score and requirements of the university you choose to attend, will dictate how much credit you may receive).
- Take an RCC or SOU course through the RCC Underage, SOU Early Entry or Oregon Expanded Options programs at RCC or SOU while enrolled in high school.
When may I start earning college credit?
Students and parents should consider college credit opportunities beginning freshman year. A strong four year plan may result in significant savings in terms of time and money.
Where are these classes offered?
The majority of these classes are taught on the NMHS campus. There are additional opportunities for college credit by taking online courses through RCC.
How do I get started?
Begin by reviewing the NMHS Course Handbook. Courses with potential college credit are noted on page 5. Once you have your plan, discuss your selection with your counselor. Once enrolled, you may check with your teacher or counselor for any paperwork needed in order to receive college credit.
2022-2023 Course Selection Guide - English
2021-2022 Course Selection Guide - Spanish (2022-2023 version coming soon!)
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Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Some of our upper level courses at North Medford High School are designated as AP (Advanced Placement) classes. this means that the curriculum parallels the content tested on the Advanced Placement Tests offered each May by the College Board (a national testing agency).
AP courses are offered at NMHS for the following subjects: English 2, English Literature, Statistics, Calculus, Calculus 2, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World History, Human Geography, Economics, Psychology, Government, US History, and Art Studio.
If you take an AP class, it is recorded on your high school transcript and counts as credit towards graduation. To receive college credit, you must take and pass the AP Exam for that subject. If you are interested in taking an AP course, you should talk with your counselor. It is possible to take an AP Test even if you are not enrolled in an AP class. Additionally, while some advanced level classes may not have the AP designation, their content may still provide excellent preparation for the exam.
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Rogue Community College Credits
Rogue Community College (RCC) offers college credits for many courses taken as part of a student's regular schedule at North Medford High School. These courses are designated as RCC College Now credits.
Classes taken at RCC are also an option while enrolled at North. These classes can also be counted towards a student's athletic/activity eligibility.
For more information on how you can receive RCC credits, please talk with your counselor.
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Southern Oregon University Credit
Students may earn college credit at Southern Oregon University (SOU) for some of the advanced courses offered at North Medford High School. This is generally referred to as "Advanced Souther Credit". Usually these courses are identified in the course description, however, since we are continually adding this option to more classes, you should always double check with your teacher or counselor. There is a fee per credit, charged by SOU. Student Services will be able to help you determine the current cost.
SOU credit is also available to high school students through the Early Entry program. Students an take lower division college credits on the SOU campus as a significantly reduced cost for tuition.Classes taken at SOU may be counted towards a student's athletic/activity eligibility if needed.
For more information on how to receive SOU credit, please reach out to your counselor.
