Extended Studies administers programs in partnership with high schools throughout Colorado in accordance with Colorado Concurrent Enrollment legislation. Students must submit a specialized registration form or application, transcript from their high school, and ACT/SAT or other placement scores as needed to meet course requirements. Students enrolled in High School Programs are not eligible for Financial Aid; however, some students may receive financial assistance from their home high school or other external funding sources. Students who are in their senior year are given consideration for admission as regular first-time students for the fall semester following their high school graduation and after completing an admissions application.

The Dual Enrollment Senior-to-Sophomore (STS) program enrolls eligible high school students in dual credit courses which are delivered by highly qualified teachers on their high school campus.

The Concurrent Enrollment program enrolls eligible Colorado high school students in college credit courses on or off campus taught by university faculty. CSU Pueblo Online and residential instruction courses match the Community College Concurrent Enrollment tuition rate. Students are responsible for authorizing use of their College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend during their first semester with CSU Pueblo. Students who do not authorize use of their COF stipend will be responsible for the portion of their student bill otherwise covered by COF.

Concurrent Enrollment students can enroll in up to 18 credit hours per semester. Homeschool students may be required to submit documentation in the form of a nationally standardized achievement test to determine 9^th grade academic level to be eligible. Students under the age of 15 must be accompanied to and from any in-person classes held on campus by a parent or guardian, though parents and guardians may not attend classes with students.

Students can participate in both STS and Concurrent Enrollment simultaneously where eligible. All credits in STS and Concurrent Enrollment count toward both high school graduation requirements and college degree attainment.

Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation (TREP) is a fifth-and-sixth-year senior program students may participate in after their 12th grade year. Previous enrollment in STS or Concurrent Enrollment courses is required to be eligible. There is no tuition cost to the student in this program, and some schools may also cover the cost of fees and books.  

Concurrent Enrollment and TREP students are assessed reduced campus fees and may access campus services such as the Student Recreation Center, athletic and Student Activities events, tutoring, and Student Wellness services. Some services may have age restrictions or have limited access commensurate with the amount of fees paid.

Students interested in any of these programs are encouraged to seek information and approval from their high school guidance counselor and from High School Programs staff.