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Early College Programs are opportunities for high school students to complete free college coursework and earn college credit before high school graduation.

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Early College Milestone Program

Meet Our Early College Milestone Graduates!

View the full event program for the Early College Milestone Celebration taking place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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Programs

CPS and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) work in partnership to offer high school juniors and seniors free college coursework through three programs.

  • Dual Credit

    Dual Credit courses enable students to receive high school and college credit for the same courses offered on-campus at schools throughout the city.

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  • Dual Enrollment

    Qualified juniors and seniors can enroll in one course per semester at one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago campuses to earn college credit.

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  • Jumpstart Pathways

    Jumpstart Pathways allows rising juniors and seniors to focus on building a foundation for a future career as they prepare for their postsecondary journey.

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    Runway 606

    Runway 606 offers an accelerated pathway for CPS high school students, allowing them to transition faster from high school to a master's degree, potentially reducing the time by two or more years.

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