{"id":3050,"date":"2021-05-18T17:00:40","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T17:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=3050"},"modified":"2026-01-26T09:30:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T14:30:05","slug":"high-school-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/admissions\/early-college-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Early College Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5529 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/MU-DE-Logo-300x292.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/MU-DE-Logo-300x292.png 300w, https:\/\/marymount.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/MU-DE-Logo-1024x996.png 1024w, https:\/\/marymount.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/MU-DE-Logo-768x747.png 768w, https:\/\/marymount.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/MU-DE-Logo.png 1190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At Marymount, high school students have the potential to achieve great things. Through our specially designed programs, you can accelerate your college career, reduce tuition costs, and reach your academic goals. We support you every step of the way, helping you unlock your full potential and succeed beyond high school.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1901 alignnone aligncenter\" style=\"text-align: center\" src=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/learnwithpurpose_logo-300x130.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"222\" height=\"96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/learnwithpurpose_logo-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/marymount.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/learnwithpurpose_logo.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/dewhite.pdf\"><b>Join the Marymount community today by enrolling in one of our Early College Programs! <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>S<\/strong><strong>tudent Eligibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The eligibility requirements are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">High school juniors and seniors in good standing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Students who have a cumulative 3.0 or better GPA.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Obtain approval from a high school counselor and parent\/guardian.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Current Early College Program Offerings<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">High school students can earn college credit through various options at Marymount University. Each course is taught at a college-level standard.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Dual Credit: <\/strong><\/span><\/span>Through our partnership with high schools, we provide college-level courses in high school classrooms, allowing students to earn dual college and high school credit.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Contact your school counselor to see if a partnership is in place so that they can guide your application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Email <a href=\"mailto:denrollm@marymount.edu\">denrollm@marymount.edu<\/a> for assistance with your application.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Early College Continuing Credit Program: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Through this program, you will earn college credits while attending Marymount University. Marymount offers online or on-campus classes.\u00a0 This experience would be for students who want to take an extra course on top of their current high school schedule. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/admissions\/high-school-programs\/pre-college-programs\/\">here<\/a> for more information.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">\u00a0Get permission in writing from your high school to take a college course in addition to your high school courses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Discuss your options with your parents<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Email <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><a href=\"mailto:denrollm@marymount.edu\">denrollm@marymount.edu<\/a> <\/span> for assistance with your application.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Participating in a program provides many advantages. Here are a few to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Academic Advancement<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Accelerated Learning<\/strong>: Students can advance through their education quicker, potentially allowing for early college graduation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Preparedness<\/strong>: Exposure to college-level coursework prepares students for the rigors of higher education, facilitating a smoother transition to college.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2. Financial Savings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Cost-Efficient<\/strong>: Early college programs often come at a reduced cost or even free of charge, helping families save on tuition fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Shorter Time to Degree<\/strong>: By earning college credits in high school, students can potentially graduate college sooner, reducing the overall cost of their higher education.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>3. Career and Educational Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Exploration of Career Interests<\/strong>: These programs allow students to explore potential career paths and academic interests early on, helping to ensure they choose the right major or career path later.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Competitive Edge<\/strong>: College credits can give students a competitive edge in college admissions and, later, the job market.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>4. Personal Growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Maturity<\/strong>: Engaging with more complex materials and being responsible for college-level work can foster personal growth and maturity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Confidence<\/strong>: Completing college courses while still in high school can boost students\u2019 confidence in their abilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>5. Enhanced Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Critical Thinking<\/strong>: Early college programs often emphasize critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, preparing students for higher education and the workforce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Improved Writing Skills<\/strong>: College courses tend to have a rigorous focus on writing, which can help students develop more vital writing skills that will benefit them in college and their future careers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>6. College Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Network Building<\/strong>: Students can build networks with college professors and fellow students, which can be beneficial in the future.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Familiarity with College Life<\/strong>: Experiencing the college environment early on can reduce anxiety and make students more comfortable transitioning to college full-time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>7. School Engagement and Graduation Rates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Increased Engagement<\/strong>: Research has shown that students in early college programs are more engaged in school.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Higher Graduation Rates<\/strong>: These programs are associated with higher high school and college graduation rates than traditional high school programs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Benefits of attending Marymount University\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">As a Marymount Early College Program student, you receive the following benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Access to library resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Access to support and learning services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Request an official Marymount transcript verifying the college credits and courses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Marymount University ID for campus and event access<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Students have the option to attend an orientation\/tour at Marymount University<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Early college, Dual Enrollment, and Pre-College programs offer many benefits, from academic advancement and financial savings to personal growth and enhanced skills. By giving high school students a taste of the college experience, these programs can help set students up for success in both their academic and professional futures, fostering a smoother transition to college and encouraging a deeper engagement with learning. Participation in such programs can be a strategic move for students, aiding them in building a solid foundation for their impending college years and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Marymount, high school students have the potential to achieve great things. Through our specially designed programs, you can accelerate your college career, reduce tuition costs, and reach your academic goals. We support you every step of the way, helping you unlock your full potential and succeed beyond high school. 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