The Early College Worcester Program is a partnership of Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester Public Schools, and Worcester State University.
with Early College
with Early College
✓ Save time - Earn High School and College Credit
✓ Earn 12 free college credits and Transfer credits to college
✓ College Prep Workshops and Bootcamp
✓ All WPS high school students are eligible to apply
✓ Save money - It’s free
✓ Your student can Take free college classes at WSU and QCC
✓ Help your student succeed in college and career
✓ Your child is more likely to enroll and persist in college
Early College Courses are offered during the Fall, Spring, and Summer sessions at Quinsigamond Community College and at Worcester State University. Early College courses are also offered at the Worcester High Schools during periods 6 and 7.
Step 1
Introduce - Attend a Parent/Student Information Session to gather information on activities, course pathways, fees, and opportunities
Step 2
Decide - What readiness activities, credit courses, course pathways are you interested in participating in
Step 3
Apply - Talk or meet with High School staff or QCC staff to get and complete an Early College Application
The Early College provides a wonderful opportunity for high school students to take college courses for free, earn college credits while in high school and accelerate college degree completion, fulfill requirements for high school while completing college credits and earn credit for courses that most often transfer to 2 and 4 year institutions through MassTransfer.
