The Early College Program is a partnership between Newport News Public Schools and Virginia Peninsula Community College. The program is offered to qualified high school seniors in Newport News Public Schools who are prepared and interested in accelerating their coursework toward a college degree after they graduate from high school. The courses offered within this program are all part of the Commonwealth College Course Collaborative, whereby Virginia public colleges and universities have agreed to accept transfer credit for these courses as part of their college's general educational requirements.
Who is eligible?
- Students who are able to complete all high school Advanced Diploma requirements by the end of the first semester of their senior year.
- Students who successfully place into VPCC's English 111 (College Composition I) and English 112 (College Composition II) and successfully complete both courses with a grade of "C" or better during the first semester of their senior year.
- 3.0 minimum grade point average
What are the benefits?
- Provides students the opportunity to earn up to 19 transferable college credits at a reduced tuition rate
- Reduces the amount of time needed to earn a college or university degree
- Textbooks and transportation are provided by NNPS
- Academic support is available to each student by NNPS and VPCC
- Students may participate in their high school's extra-curricular activities while attending VPCC
For additional information visit the Early College website.
