Youth

Academy

A residential week-long experience for talented and highly motivated students to explore a broad range of classes, lectures, cultural events, and recreational activities, on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland. Students must apply and be selected; they will interact with peers of similar abilities while being challenged by creative, imaginative instructors and activities.
www.sou.edu/youth/academy

College Credit

SOU’s Early Entry program offers reduced tuition to current high school students who are ready for college. Take credit classes at SOU’s Ashland or Medford campuses and fulfill requirements for high school graduation at the same time.
www.sou.edu/youth/early_entry

RCC’s 2+2 Early College Credit program provides the opportunity to earn college credits for classes taught at your own high school. www.roguecc.edu/HSOutreach/2+2

SOU's Advanced Southern Credit program gives you the chance to earn college credits for advanced classes in your high school. Instructors are approved as SOU adjunct faculty, and curriculum meets all SOU standards.
www.sou.edu/youth/asc.

Driver's Education

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)-approved Traffic Safety Education course consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction and 12 hours in the car (six hours behind-the-wheel instruction and six hours of observation). Student must be under 18 years of age. Multiple course locations are offered each term. www.roguecc.edu/ContinuingEducation/classes.asp

4-H

SOREC has youth programs and activities for all ages, whether you live on a farm or in the city. For information on how youth can participate in our K-12 club program, school enrichment programs, after school programs, as well as camps and other special programs, see the above website. extension.oregonstate.edu/sorec/4h/

General Interest Classes

Open the door to college with fun, fascinating classes right on the University campus. Individual instructor attention in a safe, small group setting lets kids see their potential and make friends with similar interests.
www.sou.edu/youth/current_classes.html