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Early College

Get a head-start on your college career through Commonwealth University’s Early College program.

Students may take up to 12 credits per semester. Students may take up to 6 credits for the summer and winter sessions. Courses may be taken on campus, online, or through Commonwealth’s approved districts as concurrent enrollment in a secondary environment.

Ready to join? Complete the following steps

  1. Apply
  2. Talk to your parent/guardian - they will receive an electronic form via email authorizing you to participate in our program.
  3. Download and complete your Authorization to Participate form. This form can be completed electronically and will need to be reviewed by your school counselor. The counselor will submit the form to CU along with your high school transcript. Please note, the school will release the high school transcript following their policy and procedure.
  4. Once your requirements are met, check your personal email for your acceptance letter.

Course Catalog
 

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Helpful Information

An opportunity to earn college credits that may apply toward a bachelor's degree, as well as have the potential to be used as dual enrollment credits for high school graduation requirements. Most of our general education courses and some introductory level major courses are available. You will work closely with your high school guidance counselor and the Early College staff to determine the courses that will fit your schedule. 

Early College is offered at all of our Commonwealth University campuses. Upon successfully completing coursework you will earn college credits that will be applied to your Commonwealth University transcript, providing you with a pathway to a bachelor’s degree.

The cost of tuition for an early college student is $115 per credit, or $345 for a 3-credit course.

Early college at Commonwealth University...

  • Allows a student to expand their education in areas where their high school does not have advanced placement classes.
  • Provides an opportunity to explore potential college majors.
  • Improves a student’s college readiness and makes their college application more competitive.
  • Allows students to receive a reduced cost for tuition as well as minimizing the time to degree completion.
  • You must be a motivated student, enrolled in academic or college prep coursework and considering a post-secondary education. Authorization from a parent/guardian, as well as your school district, is also required.
  • Early College students are not eligible for federal or state financial aid.
  • Students will be scheduled after current Commonwealth University students had the opportunity to schedule. Enrollment is based on space availability.

Start your degree with us – Finish your degree with us. Across five colleges and more than 80 undergraduate and dozens of graduate programs, you’ll always have options with Commonwealth University.

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Commonwealth University is committed to offering financially responsible, world-class education. Our scholarship plans continue to grow annually to work in support of our students and their success.

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The Early College program has been a great experience for me so far. I’ve been exposed to diverse learning opportunities and professors that have better prepared me to enter my Freshman year of college next year. Also, I’m thankful to be earning college credits at a discounted rate to lessen the financial burden for me and my parents.

Madelyn Evert
Early College Student
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The Early College Program has allowed me to become familiar with the expectations of being a college student. I feel that it has taught me how to study and prepare so that I can be a successful student.

Ashton Bennett
Early College Student
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It has been a wonderful time and experience to be a part of the Early College program at Bloomsburg. Not only has it helped me in my studies, but has also given me the motivation and drive to continue my studies here at Bloomsburg. It Is a place where I can explore more about my passions and make friends easily. Being in the program has not only taught me to be resilient, but also to be adaptable.

Calianne Murray
Early College Student
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My time at Bloomsburg has been such a rewarding experience! The campus is beautiful, and the teachers are so kind and helpful. It is a wonderful glimpse into the college life.

Lily Campbell
Early College Student
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One thing I have learned from being an early college student is the art of studying. I know you always hear that you must study more in college, but I always thought the way I studied was sufficient. Turns out being a straight A student in high school doesn’t mean that much in college. I’ve learned that you must manage your time and really put an effort in studying or else you’re not going to get the results you want.

Sidney Spickler
Early College Student
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