Early College Lowell Overview and Benefits
Experience the unique educational opportunity of Early College Lowell, a program that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school. With a focus on career exploration and academic pathways, Early College Lowell provides robust support and deep partnerships for student success. Discover eligibility requirements, cost savings, current course offerings, and student support services to make an informed decision about this transformative program.
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Early College Lowell Middlesex Community College Lowell High School
What is Early College Lowell? Early College is concurrent/dual enrollment, with deep and intentional career exploration beginning as early as 9thgrade, and completion of at least 12 college credits prior to high school graduation. Specific to Massachusetts, early college designation ensures: Equitable Access Academic Pathways Robust Student Supports Connections to Career High Quality Deep Partnerships
Early College Lowell Design Seniors- 12+ Credits & spring semester on MCC Campus to earn 3-15 additional credits Sophomores- 1 Credit First Year Experience Juniors- Informed Decision- 12 Credit Commitment Freshmen- 1 Credit Career Exploration
Current Early College Courses Subj Crse Course Title Credits ART 151 Graphic Design I 3 BIO 131 General Biology I 4 COM 106 Intro to Film Study and Analysis 3 EGR 101 Intro to Engineering 4 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 ENV 115 Environmental Studies 3 IDS 106 Gen Ed Seminar: Career Exploration 1 IDS 101 Gen Ed Seminar: First-Year Experience 1 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
Eligibility Requirements PSAT score of 480 or higher GPA of 2.5 or higher Eligible for ENG101 completed Multiple Measures form by English teacher LHS requirement teacher recommendation for specific subjects *Freshman and Sophomores do not need to meet any requirements to register for 1-credit IDS courses
Cost Savings Analysis MCC State University 12 credit cost per student: $4,080 Private College 12 credit cost per student: Approx. $17,580 Early College 12 credit cost per student: $3,024 Cost per credit for student: $252 Cost per credit for student: $340 Cost per credit for student: Approx. $1,465 FREE! Cost per 3 credit course: $756 Cost per 3 credit course: $1,020 Cost per 3 credit course: Approx. $4,395 *Not including fees* *Not including fees* *Not including fees* Savings = $3,024 Savings = $4,080 Savings = $17,580
Student Support Services Lowell High School Early College Specialist and Coach Guidance TRIO & Gear Up Programs College and Career Prep Translation After-School Tutoring Middlesex Community College Advising Disability Support Personal Counseling Financial Literacy Tutoring Library
Contact Information At Middlesex Melissa Chandonnet Director of Concurrent and Dual Enrollment chandonnetm@middlesex.mass.edu 978-656-3178 Sothy Gaipo K-12 Perkins Coordinator gaipos@middlesex.mass.edu At Lowell High School Mark Tibbetts Early College Specialist mtibbetts@lowell.k12.ma.us 978-9378923
