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Early College

Early College is a five-year high school program that allows students to earn a high school diploma and college credit leading up to an associate degree from Lake Superior State University (LSSU) at the same time - tuition free! 

LSSU describes the process for Early College Program which is summarized below.

9th Grade

Students have a traditional high school schedule and start to learn more about the requirements and mindset needed to be successful in the Early College program.

10th Grade

  • Students who have an interest in the Early College program will have the opportunity to take a one credit university seminar course in the spring. 
  • If students successfully complete this course, they can be eligible for the program.

11th Grade

  • Accepted students must complete the application process and declare their intent to participate in the Early College before the start of their 11th grade year.
  • Students take a combination of college and high school classes.

12th Grade

  • Students take a combination of college and high school classes.
  • Students work to determine their course of study.

13th Year

  • Students maintain a full-time college schedule including one course that meets the Michigan Merit Curriculum and completes the graduation requirements. 
  • Students have the choice of living on-campus at LSSU or commuting from home.  (Housing costs are the responsibility of the student/family.)
  • Depending on course/credit completion, students finish their 13th year with a high school diploma and either an associate degree or a MEMCA Certificate.