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Early College at RCC

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What is early college at RCC?

Roxbury Community College has partnered with the Boston Public Schools district to provide college awareness and access to students within the district that experience obstacles to attending college.

Early college students earn 12 or more college credits while enrolled in high school. The college credits earned will also apply to high school graduation requirements.

Who is eligible for Early College with BPS and RCC?

Primarily students in Grade 11 with some exceptions for 10th and 12th graders.
Students at English Language Development (ELD) Levels, 3, 4, and 5.
Students have to meet with their high school counselors in order to sign up for the course(s).
Students have to complete the RCC application and attend a mandatory orientation January 17th at 3:30pm.

Benefits of Participating in Early College at RCC.

The course(s) are free.
Students are introduced to college-level work and a college community experience.
Student can earn course credit that is transferable to many public state colleges in MA.
Earning college course credit means students may reduce the cost of an overall college education.
Students can enter college with a better understanding of the college experience.
Students will have access to all the services granted native RCC students.

Roxbury Community College-Boston Public Schools OR (BPS) Early College Consortium Schools

Orientation Date: Wednesday, January 17th, 2024

Time: 3:30pm-6:30pm, SNOW DATE: Thursday, January 18th, 2024 3:30–6:30pm

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Location: Roxbury Community College, 1234 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02120

Program Start Date: Monday, January 22nd, 2024

Important dates for enrollment in Spring 2024 at RCC

Contact for Early College

Application for Early College