CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT

Concurrent Enrollment is where a student is attending college while enrolled in high school. At Emily Griffith, we are a program and certificate-based post-secondary option for participating in Concurrent Enrollment. High school students, if enrolled in a program, will understand the commitment and expectations of attending our institution.

We serve high school students 15 years or older (age restrictions on select programs), students who have met the qualified criteria, and show college readiness with required documentation. The school or district must have an active partnership with us. Check with your high school counselor to find out if you are eligible and to receive guidance.

Learn more about statewide eligibility here.

It starts with your interest in an Emily Griffith program. You begin the conversation with your parent(s) or guardian(s) and high school counselor to see if our program is right for you! 

The programs we offer are available in a cohort structure. Start dates and times vary by program. To learn more, please explore our programs.

Your high school counselor will help advise you if your high school schedule will align with your desired program. They will also support you with the admissions and registration process along with the support from Emily Griffith’s Concurrent Enrollment Outreach Coordinator.

There are two types of Concurrent Enrollment opportunities:

• College Select: Students will attend Emily Griffith Technical College to earn a certificate in their desired program with other adult learners at one of our locations. We only offer programs, not standalone courses. When applying and registering, students must understand there is a strong level of commitment and expectation that they will complete the program to earn a certificate.
• High School Select: There are a select number of high schools that offer courses within a specific Emily Griffith program curriculum. Contact the Concurrent Enrollment Outreach Coordinator to find out which high schools and programs are participating in the program. Learn more about admissions and registration by reaching out to the high school. Space and courses at these schools are limited and are subject to change.

This opportunity gives the student a head start on their college education, along with gaining experience and rigor of college courses. Other benefits include:

• Lower costs to earning a college education
• Increase their academic opportunities and earn college credit
• Prepare them for a career path in today’s industries
• Access to college coursework

Emily Griffith Technical College is one of the partners with institutions to allow for transfer credits. Check out this Transferable Credits Reference Chart.

ASCENT (Accelerating Students Through Concurrent Enrollment program) is a fifth-year high school program that allows students to enroll at a community college as a full-time student for one academic year following their 12th grade year. Students will enroll in college courses at no tuition cost to the student (or their families). Additional costs, such as textbooks and student fees may or may not be covered by the school district. Talk with your high school counselor or school district’s ASCENT coordinator. Learn to see if ASCENT is an option for you.

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