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Questions? Contact:

High School Programs Office
hsp@bc3.edu
724.284.8250

 

Take college classes at BC3 or online while you're in high school.

Want to learn on a college campus or from your own home? College Now lets you enroll in BC3 classes outside your high school schedule.

Program Highlights

  • Available to sophomores, juniors, and seniors
  • Choose classes from BC3's credit schedule
  • Attend classes online or at any BC3 location
  • Transferable credits

2025–26 Tuition Rates

The College Now program follows BC3's standard tuition and fee rates.

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Sophomores: 3.25 cumulative, unweighted GPA
  • Juniors: 3.00 cumulative, unweighted GPA
  • Seniors: 2.75 cumulative, unweighted GPA
  • Unofficial high school transcript required
  • May require placement testing (math/English)

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to earn BC3 credits while you’re still in high school:

Start by submitting the BC3 High School Programming Application online.

Download and complete the College Now Agreement Form with a parent or guardian. This outlines your responsibilities and expectations as a dual-enrolled student.

Work with your school counselor to fill out the College Now Registration Form. Include your course selections and student information.

Ask your high school counselor or principal to send an unofficial transcript. It must be:

Mailed in a sealed envelope, or emailed to: hsp@bc3.edu. 

Note: Transcripts must come directly from your school.

Submit your completed application, agreement, registration form, and transcript to:

Butler County Community College
ATTN: High School Programs
P.O. Box 1203
Butler, PA 16003

Or email to: hsp@bc3.edu. 

Once BC3 receives your complete application packet, our team will contact you about course registration and next steps.

Placement Testing

If you’re registering for a math or English course, you may be required to take a placement test. If needed, BC3 will email you instructions.