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College in the High School (CHS)

These courses give you the chance to experience college-level work, earning college credits while fulfilling your high school requirements.
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High School Programs

High school juniors and seniors throughout the region can take college-level courses in their home districts through College in the High School.

Credits you earn can transfer to SUNY Adirondack (and we'd love to have you back with us!), or to most other colleges and universities. 

Since each participating high school's offerings are different, please talk to your school counselor to find out what classes you can take at your high school.

Fall 2025 applications are due by Sept. 16. 
Spring 2026 applications are due by Feb. 9.

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For more info, visit the "Important information" section below.

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Important information

This section provides important information about the application process and links for families, students and school personnel at our CHS districts. Looking for something? You’ll find it here!

To apply for CHS, students must complete the College Academy Application for all the classes they would like to take; they must apply for each semester separately.

 

Students should select “College in the High School (CHS)” from the list of programs.

 

Guardians/caregivers will receive an email with a link to approve their students’ participation in CHS; the classes(es) their students selected will be listed.

 

Without guardian/caregiver approval, the College Academy team cannot register students for the class(es).

 

If students are applying for ENG 101 or a math class, they should review the “Requirements for English and Math Classes” section of the College in the High School (CHS) webpage.

 

They might have to pass a placement exam before they can be registered.

 

IMPORTANT!

 

Students, if you would like to add a course or revise your information after you have submitted an application, contact chs@sunyacc.edu.

 

Taking a year-long College in the High School (CHS) course? Complete the application for the Spring semester once it becomes available.

New York residents receive a considerable discount on in-state tuition at New York public colleges and universities. Students enrolled in SUNY Adirondack CHS are eligible to receive this discount provided they have submitted a Certificate of Residence (COR).
 

  • Fall 2025 CORs are due by Oct. 8, 2025.
  • Spring 2026 CORs are due by March 3, 2026.
     

Most Certificate of Residence forms are valid for one year based on semester (not date). Students who submit a COR for a class they're taking in the fall do not have to submit a new one for the spring. If you are taking a yearlong CHS course, you will complete an application in the spring and submit a COR for the spring semester. 
 

Saratoga County residents

Please visit the Saratoga County website for details about submitting the Saratoga County Certificate of Residence application (in person or online). After classes start, you must go to the Saratoga County office at 40 McMaster St., Ballston Spa. Once your student is issued a COR, scan and email it to Student Accounts. That office accepts clear photographs of the document. 
 

Complete the Saratoga County Application for Certificate of Residence

 

Warren and Washington counties residents

Residents of Warren and Washington counties, SUNY Adirondack's official sponsoring counties, are asked to complete and submit this form. You are not required to visit a county office. Once your student has completed this form, scan and email it to Student Accounts. That office accepts clear photographs of the document. 

Banner ID Number is optional for new students and requested for returning students. The number can be found at the top of your billing statement. 
 

Complete the SUNY Adirondack sponsor counties form

 

Residents of other New York counties

Residents outside Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties should complete the SUNY statewide form. This is accepted at all county offices that issue certificates of residency. Please read the form carefully or reach out to your county office with any questions. Once your student has been issues a COR, scan and email it to Student Accounts. That office accepts clear photographs of the document. 
 

Complete the SUNY statewide COR application form

CHS is an affordable option for earning college credits at a discounted tuition rate. For more information about the cost of CHS, please visit the "Part-time tuition" section of our Tuition & fees page. Some students may qualify for a reduced tuition rate. To apply for scholarship assistance, please use the scholarship application. Please note: You must submit an application for each semester you participate in CHS. Application deadline are noted on the form. 
 

The following are helpful documents highlighting important dates, processes and scholarship information:
 

This section provides helpful links and information specific to the CHS district counselors and instructors with whom we partner. More in-depth information about Certificates of Residence and the application process can be found in other places on this page. Not finding something you need? Email us.

 

For instructors: CHS Instructor information for accessing SUNY Adirondack systems to access student data and submit grades

 

Toolbox: Handouts and quick reference links for CHS School Counselors & Instructors to provide directly to students and families about the application process and CORs

 

Students who want to take college-level English and math classes at SUNY Adirondack must meet certain requirements for entrance into these classes.

 

Requirements for entrance into English 101:

• English 11: Regents final exam score of 85 percent or higher or a final grade in the class of 85 percent or higher

 

Requirements for entrance into MAT 121 (Precalc - Algebra), MAT 125 (Precalc - Trigonometry), or MAT 127 (Statistics w/Probability):

• Algebra II: Regents final exam score of 75 percent or higher

 

Students who meet the English 11 or Algebra II requirements must submit an up-to-date transcript via the College Academy Secure Portal.

 

Students who do not meet the English 11 or Algebra II requirements can still apply; however, registration will not be finalized until they have passed the applicable placement exam.

 

SUNY Adirondack uses the Accuplacer placement tests to assess student readiness for ENG 101, MAT 121, MAT 125, or MAT 127.

 

Email chs@sunyacc.edu for more information about how to sign up to take an Accuplacer exam.

 

Study materials and resources for Accuplacer exams: Study Guide / Sample Questions / Accuplacer Homepage and Access to Practice Tests

Submit transcripts and College in the High School (CHS) Foundation Scholarship Applications to the College Academy Secure Portal.

* Please do not upload Certificates of Residence to the secure portal. Please email those directly to SUNY Adirondack Student Accounts at studentaccounts@sunyacc.edu. Thank you.

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