Early College
Early College at Southern provides academically qualified high school students with the opportunity to earn college credit by taking courses at their high school or at Southern on a seat available basis. To be eligible, students must be in their junior or senior year of high school, have a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or B average, and/or be recommended by their high school counselor. Students accepted to the Early College program may earn dual credit for approved courses; grades are issued on both their high school transcript and college transcript at Southern.
Students enrolled in the Early College program are considered part-time non-matriculated students (i.e. not enrolled in a degree-seeking program). However, students have access to many of the same services on campus as matriculated students but are not eligible for on-campus housing or financial aid. Early College students may enroll in up to two courses each fall/spring or one course during a summer intersession. Prior to attempting 30 credits, a non-matriculated student must apply and be accepted to a degree or certificate program (i.e. matriculate) to continue their studies at Southern on either a part-time or full-time basis.
Early College students may apply through the Office of First Year Admissions. Contact the Early College Office (https://www.southernct.edu/early-college) for further information about our Early College program.