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Early College Programs
Jumpstart Your Education
Through early college programs at the University of Central Missouri, high school students, like you, can gain valuable skills and experiences and build a solid foundation for success in college. Jumpstart your college career with one or multiple options listed below.
High School Dual Credit
Are you in high school but ready for the challenge of college courses? By taking dual credit classes, you can earn high school credit and college credit at the same time for the coursework you complete at your high school. Learn more here.
Dual Enrollment
Our Dual Enrollment program provides course options outside the high school environment by opening seats to high schoolers in online and UCM campus classes. A guided pathway to experiencing college while in high school and saving on tuition costs.
International Early College
Earn university credit in the USA while attending a high school abroad. See programs available.
MIC
Through the Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) you can complete an Associate's degree while in high school, enjoy paid internship opportunities, and earn a bachelor’s degree in two years. This option is available to LSR7 students in partnership with Metropolitan Community College.
Other Early College Opportunities
Earn college credit by taking Project Lead the Way® courses while in high school.
testimonial
"Dual credit has been a true blessing! I am thankful that I was able to get my feet wet with college credit before I jumped head first into my freshman year. This past May, I graduated high school with 49 college credit hours, so now I get to finish college a year early and keep my student loans to a minimum!"
KAYLA TAYLOR, Leeton High School and Dual Credit Alumna
Contact
Sandy Cruz
Director
Tel: 660-543-8718
