High school students can get a head start on earning college credits thanks to an expanded partnership Post University is offering five area high schools.
Post University recently entered memorandums of understanding with Great Oaks Charter School and The Bridge Academy, both in Bridgeport, along with Seymour High School in Seymour, Christian Academy in Torrington and Marvelwood in Kent.
Post’s High School Academy (HSA) allows students to earn college credits in undergraduate programs while still in high school. Students in the HSA can jump start their college careers with both eight-week accelerated online classes and 16-week classes available at their high school or Post’s Waterbury campus.
Students enrolled in the HSA also get to experience a full range of happenings at Post, with access to all student resources and events, including 24/7 tutoring services, tech support and academic advising. Students also get a break on earning college credits, with a 90 percent tuition reduction.
According to Chad McGuire, Post University’s director of High School Academy and continuing education program, Post saw a significant growth in its program over the last four years, despite the pandemic’s impact on schools across the country. The program has grown from 10 students in 2019 to more than 325 students in grades 9-12 enrolled this fall.
“Unlike dual enrollment programs in other universities, we bring a tailored approach to learning, working with each high school to build and customize a learning model that works best for the school and its students,” said McGuire.
Both Great Oaks Charter School and The Bridge Academy have made early college a priority for students. Those enrolled in the High School Academy have the ability to take courses to earn an associate’s degree concurrent with their high school diploma.
“We are thrilled to expand our High School Academy program,” McGuire added. “We want to empower youth to embark on their higher education journey and explore career paths in a program that offers a valuable steppingstone to their future.”
For more information, visit www.post.edu/hsacademy.
