Early College
For High School Students
Get ahead and save on tuition
For Orangeburg and Calhoun County high school students, Early College is a great opportunity to earn college credits and complete a certificate, diploma or degree before you graduate high school.
Students in Early College gain confidence in their abilities and get exposure to possible career paths and future plans.
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It's also a great way for both parents and students to save a lot of money on future college tuition.
Four types of Early College:
Dual enrollment students take college credit courses that also count toward high school graduation requirements.
Concurrent enrollment students take college credit courses to enhance transfer opportunities and career interests. Concurrent credits do not reflect on high school transcripts.
Both options require a school counselor’s or principal’s permission to take courses at OCtech.
- Orangeburg Advanced College
- Calhoun Academy Honors Academy
- HSHP Warriors Academy
These are competitive cohort programs designed for degree-seeking students. Beginning in the ninth grade, students participate in a cohesive and intensive honors academy that leads to both high school diploma and associate degree completion.
The academies are structured to maximize university transfer with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree.
Students participate in OCtech Welding certificate programs that result in industry-recognized credentials required for the workforce.
- Engineering Technology
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Healthcare
Students who successfully complete this program will graduate high school with an Associate Degree in hand.
Career Pathways give you plenty of choices
We offer 18 Early College Pathways
Pathways help students select courses relevant to their chosen field or interests. Our career pathways allow students in Early College to take coursework as soon as they meet college entrance requirements and the high school’s criteria to participate.
How to apply
Both the dual credit and concurrent enrollment options for enrolling in Early College require a school counselor’s or principal’s permission.
Interested students should complete the Early College application packet in the link below, have it approved by their school counselor or principal, and then submit their application and any required placement test scores.
Applications:
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