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Our accreditation enables us to offer eligible student-athletes the opportunity to earn high school or college credit upon completion of their program.
Through our Discovery for Credit Program, student-athletes have access to courses that will allow them to reflect upon many of the themes and topics explored during their travel program. Those in grades 6–12 at the time of travel can earn free elective high school credit upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Through our university partner, George Mason University, eligible student-athletes in grades 9-12 at the time of travel can also earn up to three college credits upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course.
Students have six months to complete their courses after travel. Our Curriculum and Academics team will evaluate student work, communicate directly with the student-athletes, and support their learning goals. Upon successful completion and processing of credits, a transcript may be ordered directly from George Mason University or WorldStrides. Student-athletes who earn credit with WorldStrides Sports will find this distinguishes them as online learners and gives them a jump-start on their path to a successful higher education experience.
Course Information
The Leadership & Character coursework has been designed to encourage students to identify with the qualities related to leadership and character and to appreciate the related benefits.
The course content has students examine the difference between good performance and great performance; the degree to which people put the interests of others ahead of their own; willingness to do things for others without regard for what’s in it for them; ability to coach and mentor; and the ability to make decisions and recommendations that benefit the good of everyone and reflect various perspectives.
Academic Credit Eligibility
Our accreditation enables us to offer eligible student-athletes the opportunity to earn high school or college credit.
- Student-athletes in grades 6-12 at the time of travel can earn free elective high school credit.
- Student-athletes in grades 9-12 at the time of travel can earn up to three college credits through our Discovery for Credit program.
Students can register for coursework before, during, or after the travel portion of the program and have six months to complete their coursework after returning home from their trip.
Receiving Your Transcripts
Once you’ve completed both the travel program and the online coursework successfully, you’ll receive an official transcript. High school credit is issued through WorldStrides and college transcripts may be ordered directly from our university partner, George Mason University.
Your official transcript will be sent directly to your home address and you can choose how you’ll use it.
- Your transcript may be submitted alongside your traditional high school transcript as a form of distinction in your academic profile during the college/university application processes.
- You may present your transcript to your school registrar for consideration toward inclusion on your high school or college transcript. Acceptance is determined at the discretion of the receiving institution. Contact WorldStrides’ Curriculum and Academics Team for supporting documentation at discovery@worldstrides.org.