Dual Credit Students
Wesleyan Academy: Start College Early. Start It Right.
Dual Credit at Wesleyan
What is Wesleyan Academy?
Wesleyan Academy is Kentucky Wesleyan College’s on-campus dual credit program for high school students who want to experience college before graduation. Through Wesleyan Academy, students earn transferable college credit while developing the skills, confidence, and habits needed for long-term academic success.
Students are treated as college students, with the expectations and support that come with it. Courses follow the same academic standards as on-campus classes and are fully integrated into Kentucky Wesleyan’s curriculum.
Why choose Wesleyan Academy?
A Real College Experience
Wesleyan Academy students take courses on Kentucky Wesleyan’s campus and learn from the same faculty who teach full-time college students. This is not college credit in a high school classroom. It is an authentic college environment with built-in support.
Academic Preparation That Matters
Courses mirror the rigor and expectations of Kentucky Wesleyan’s on-campus curriculum, helping students transition confidently into college-level work. Students leave better prepared, more self-assured, and ready to succeed in demanding academic settings.
A Head Start With Purpose
Earning college credit early allows students to move ahead academically while staying on track toward a bachelor’s degree. Credits apply directly to Kentucky Wesleyan programs and transfer smoothly to other institutions.
Exceptional Value
Wesleyan Academy courses are offered at a significant discount compared to standard tuition, giving students and families a cost-effective way to begin college without sacrificing quality or experience.
Is Wesleyan Academy right for you?
Wesleyan Academy is designed for students who:
- Are motivated and college-ready
- Plan to pursue a four-year degree
- Want academic challenge, not just early credit
- Are ready for college-level expectations with guidance and support
- Want to build confidence before transitioning fully into college
Students who want the minimum requirement may find other options. Students who want meaningful preparation will find Wesleyan Academy a strong fit.
Benefits of Wesleyan Academy
Transferability
Wesleyan Academy courses follow full college academic standards, allowing credits to apply directly to Kentucky Wesleyan degree programs and transfer smoothly to many other colleges and universities. Students move forward with confidence, knowing their early coursework supports long-term degree plans rather than creating complications later.
Rigor
Courses in Wesleyan Academy mirror the expectations of on-campus Kentucky Wesleyan classes, challenging students academically while building confidence and independence. Students learn how college classrooms truly operate, preparing them for future success through meaningful academic engagement rather than watered-down coursework.
Flexibility
Wesleyan Academy allows students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously without extending their school day or delaying graduation. With on-campus courses and a structured schedule, students gain an academic head start while maintaining balance, support, and access to extracurricular and personal commitments.
Academic Pathways
Wesleyan Academy offers structured one- and two-year pathways that allow students to earn significant college credit while exploring academic interests and preparing for future majors.
Available pathways include:
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Chemistry
- Fine Arts
- Teacher Education
Individualized course options are also available in areas such as calculus, criminal justice, legal studies, and physics. Additional offerings may be available based on student goals and interests.
Tuition and Financial Support
For the 2025–2026 academic year, tuition is $97 per credit hour, representing a 95 percent discount from standard first-year tuition rates.
Eligible students may also qualify for the Kentucky Dual Credit Scholarship through KHEAA. This scholarship covers the cost of up to two general education dual credit courses taken through Kentucky Wesleyan College.
