Early College Progam
If you are a high school student interested in earning college credits before full-time entrance or wish to accelerate your future program of study, this program may serve your needs! The Early College Program enables students to register for any of current course offerings by enrolling as a non-matriculated student.
Students must meet the following requirements to participate:
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Must be in 11th or 12th grade
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Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 (C) or higher at his or her high school
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Must demonstrate appropriate preparation and ability to benefit from enrolling in the course(s) sought
To request to enroll the Early College Program, please submit the following:
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A Non-Matriculated application to the college
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Official high school transcript
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For home school students, please submit an equivalent record documenting academic progress
- Written recommendation from the principal or guidance counselor at the high school he or she is attending
- For home school students, the recommendation should be provided by the district's superintendent, home instruction coordinator, or the parent/instructor
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Written consent to enroll and release of liability for the college from the student’s parents or legal guardians
Please submit all documents to registrar@herkimer.edu or drop them off in the Registrar's Office (RMCC 216).
Letters must address the student’s psycho/social and cognitive skills as they relate to the student’s ability to be successful in the requested course. The documentation will be reviewed and if approved, the student will be permitted to register for the course with the following stipulations:
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The parent or guardian cannot attend class with the student, but, they may audit the course at full cost.
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The student will pay full tuition.
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FERPA will apply to the student’s academic account as the student will be classified as non-matriculated (a waiver is available to be signed).
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The student will abide by all campus policies and protocols.
Need assistance? Please contact the Registrar's Office at registrar@herkimer.edu or 315-574-4037.