Open Doors

Open Doors is a free, competency-based high school completion program for eligible individuals who are 16-21 years of age and who need to increase their high school credits in order to graduate. High school competency requirements may be met through high school and college coursework and/or prior learning gained from work and life experience. Unmet requirements may be achieved through additional coursework at SVC.

Eligibility

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You can apply for the Open Doors program if you meet the following criteria:

• Are at least 16 and under 21 years of age as of September 1st.
• Have not met high school graduation requirements.
• Currently not attending or enrolled in high school OR you have been recommended for enrollment by case managers from DSHS, juvenile justice, school district, or community agencies.
• Live within one of the SVC Open Doors school districts: Anacortes, Burlington-Edison, La Conner, Mount Vernon, Stanwood-Camano, or Sedro-Woolley or be accepted through Choice Transfer with a school district within Skagit County.

What We Offer

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• Earn a valid Washington state high school diploma.
• Earn college credit while completing your high school diploma.
• Teachers who care about your success!
• Support to help you overcome barriers to successful completion.
• Information and planning for further education or career training.

How to Enroll

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• Complete the Open Doors Program Application and then email it to open.doors@skagit.edu.
  • Our team will then reach out to your school district for transcripts and additional information.
  • If you are a district, please complete this approval and eligibility form.
• Apply to Skagit Valley College
  • When asked Student Type HSC program options are listed under “Transitional Studies”

Contact Information

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For more information, please email: open.doors@skagit.edu or call 360.416.7654.