Earn Academic Credit
The Honors Performance Series is presented by WorldStrides, a leader in educational travel and experiences with over 50 years of expertise. As an accredited organization, WorldStrides gives students participating in the Honors Performance Series the opportunity to earn high school credit by completing an online course after the program.
We're also proud to partner with nationally ranked George Mason University to offer Finalists the opportunity to receive college credit upon their successful completion of select programs. George Mason University, located just outside of Washington, D.C., attracts the world's top professors and faculty and provides access to an extensive network of internships in our nation’s capital for students as well as one of the hottest job markets in the nation for graduates. The university is ranked among the highest research institutions in the country by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. By earning the highest classification, George Mason University—the largest public research university in Virginia—joins an elite group of institutions, including Harvard University, Stanford University, and the University of California at Berkeley, who engage in research at this level.
High School Credit
High School and Middle School Honors Performance Series Participants
- Course Options: Musical Performance (0.5 high school elective credit)
- Eligibility: Students in grades 6-12 at the time of the program are eligible to earn high school credit.
- Coursework: Successful completion of the Honors Performance Series and post-program online coursework (see below) is required.
- Cost: Course participation is free!
- Registration Timeframe: Registration and all associated coursework must be completed no later than six months after the program.
You can work at your own pace to complete the online coursework within the six-month completion period after you return from the program. Your instructors will provide feedback on your work as you go. You'll engage in activities that offer options for video responses, opportunities to use photos from your experience, and invite you to participate in discussions with your peers.
Please contact the WorldStrides Curriculum & Academics Team with questions at education@worldstrides.com.
College Credit
High School Honors Performance Series Participants Only
- Course Options: Honors Performance Series College Credit (one elective college credit)
- Eligibility: Students in grades 9-12 at the time of their acceptance
- Coursework: Finalists must successfully complete the Honors Performance Series and complete the George Mason University College Credit Registration form no later than one week post-program.
- Cost: Included in program tuition
- Registration Timeframe: Finalists can complete the required form online at my.honorsperformance.org starting at the time of their acceptance. The George Mason University College Credit Registration form must be completed no later than one week post-program.
Acceptance of this credit by your current or prospective college or university is dependent upon the policy and discretion of the institution. You will have access to official George Mason University transcripts after successful completion of the program. Transcripts can be sent to other universities upon written request of the student to George Mason University.
Enrollment in this program for credit does not constitute admission to George Mason University for any future terms or courses. Program participants are welcome to apply to undergraduate programs at George Mason University. A new application is required for any future terms and should be submitted online at George Mason University's website.
For more information, visit George Mason University’s website.
Enrollment instructions are provided to accepted performers via my.honorsperformance.org.
Please contact the WorldStrides Curriculum & Academics team with questions at education@worldstrides.com.