Accelerate Through Excellence The Early College Program Dr

Accelerate Through Excellence The Early College Program Dr. Paul Beaudin Associate V. P. for Academic Affairs Professor Deborah Wolfson College Asst. Dean for Academic Affairs Raymond Martinez, Grant Campus Counselor 631 -851 -6282, martinr@sunysuffolk. edu #

Early College Program • • • Rationale & Objectives Program Design Courses and Options Post Graduation Alternatives Reasons to Choose Suffolk County Community College • Application Requirements/Process • Questions & Answers #

Early College Program Rationale & Objectives • Local Program – Concept developed at Simons Rock College (1964). • Reasonable Cost. • Allows Student to Finish High School While Enrolled at the College. • Real College Experience - Students attend classes with on-campus college students. • In most cases, credits earned (C and above) transfer easily to other two/four year colleges. #

Early College Program Design • Small Classes – most sections capped at 35. • Classes will be scheduled during school hours. • Students choose which courses to take with guidance from the ECP campus counselor. • Transportation – Deer Park HS transports students to and from the HS & college for all 8 – 9: 15 AM classes. • Communication with designated high school counselors and parents/guardians is maintained (a signed FERPA waiver is submitted). #

Early College Program Design • Supportive College Faculty. • Available Resources – students are able to avail themselves of select college resources. • Learning Resource Center Library. • Centers for Academic Excellence (for academic support). • Captree Commons – campus bookstore, dining hall. • Special Events – students can attend late afternoon/evening/weekend campus activities. #

Early College Program Post Graduation Options • Apply to the college of choice with a college track record. • College faculty letters of recommendation may be requested. • Transfer with college credit. • Knowledge of college policies/procedures. • Finish College Earlier – In two years students can earn a maximum of 33 college credits (inclusive of summers). • Be More Active – Take less credits each semester upon entry to college as a full-time student. • Stay at Suffolk to earn an Associate’s Degree. #

Reasons to Choose Suffolk • Quality education with small classes. • Accessible Faculty – Excellent teachers with many experts in their field. • Choices - Wide range of programs including career programs and programs designed to transition as the first two years of a four-year degree program. • Affordability. • Convenience -Three convenient campuses with flexible scheduling. #

Early College Program Application Requirements • • Students Entering 11 th or 12 th Grade. 85+ High School Average. At Least One Regents with 85+ Score. Record of Good Attendance and Citizenship. • Recommendation from High School Counselor and Principal. #

Early College Program Application Process Families Complete a ‘Paper’ Application ü ü Admissions application for new non-degree students Program agreement Health history/meningitis acknowledgment form Student approval form from the student’s HS guidance counselor and principal ü Essay: Students compose a one-page typed statement, “Why I Want to Be in the Early College Program” ü Application checklist - #

Early College Program Application Process • High School – provides copy of the student’s grades/test scores and immunization records if needed. • Applications due by __2/13/18_ in the HS Guidance Office. • Approved applicants take three-part college placement test at the college campus. • Results are reviewed and the school is notified of acceptance results. #