What is the Early College Program?

Early College is a program comprised of a cohort of qualified high school juniors and seniors who are enrolled in a two-year associate degree Dual Enrollment program with Greensville County Public Schools.

Students in the Early College Program

• Complete transferrable general education courses including:
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • History
  • Biology and/or Chemistry
  • Humanities and Fine Arts
  • Social Sciences
• Satisfy associate degree and high school diploma requirements through dual enrollment
• Graduate with their associate degree prior to graduation from high school

• Transfer to four-year colleges and universities to complete a bachelor’s degree

   

• Complete Non-Transfer courses including*:
  • Cosmetology
  • Electrical / HVAC
  • Welding

* All non-transfer programs have certification and/or licensure options.

Why consider the Early College Program?

The Early College Program

• Allows students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously.
• Eliminates the duplication of courses taken in high school and college.
• Affords students the opportunity to explore different fields of study prior to declaring a major.
• Engages students in challenging and rigorous course work alongside a cohort of like-minded students.
• Enables students to earn up to 62 transferrable credits toward their four-year degree
• Lowers the cost of a postsecondary education   
• Helps students gain important college and professional success skills while still in high school.

Who is eligible for the Early College Program?

Students must meet the basic criteria listed below to apply for the program. 

Basic requirements and expectations

• Rising high school Junior
• Minimum high school GPA required
• Completion of Algebra II or higher for transfer program
• High school recommendation
• Excellent attendance record
• Strong work ethic
• Parental permission

How to enroll in the Early College Program?

• Explore you school district’s information and program of study prior to entering their sophomore year
• Contact your high school guidance counselor
• Complete the online college application